Dresses, Skirts & Shorts
Learn about the garments we make, our guidelines, and the patterns we use to bring smiles & dignity to girls and boys around the world.
Dress Guidelines
All garments follow the official Dress A Girl Around the World guidelines to ensure quality and consistency. From Dress a Girl Around the World “We dream of a world in which every girl has at least one new dress. We want girls to know that they are worthy of respect, and that they are loved by God.”
Key Requirements
- Use 100% cotton fabric.
- If you can see your hand through the fabric, it’s too thin. We are trying to give the girls dignity, and their skin would show through.
- No White, Character, Patriotic, Holiday or Language Print fabric please.
- Make sure bias tape is 1/2” Extra Wide, Double Fold and sewn on evenly. NO Ribbon.
- It should be long enough to tie a bow. We cut ours 36”-42”.
- Finish all seams with a zig zag stitch or by serger.
- Backstitch to reinforce all stitches.
- Feel free to embellish with Ric-rack, lace, and buttons. Please sew it on - No glue.
What We Make
We make several different styles of dresses, skirts and shorts. Each garment has pockets for the child to put their treasures in.
- A-Line dress with ties at the shoulders.
- Peasant dress with cap sleeves.
- Men's Shirt dress.
- Reversible dress.
- Teen skirt for the older girls.
- Short with deep pocket for the boys.
Patterns & Styles
Pillowcase Dresses
The classic Dress A Girl design. Simple to make, beautiful to wear. Uses a pillowcase-style construction with bias tape straps and elastic casing.
Matching Shorts
Every dress is accompanied by a matching pair of shorts for modesty and comfort. Simple elastic-waist design in coordinating fabric.
A-Line Skirts
For older girls, we also create simple A-line skirts with elastic waistbands. These are paired with a coordinating top or blouse when available.