We all know a new dress makes us feel good, so imagine never having had one!  We’ll be making dresses that will be distributed throughout the world. Some will go to the poorest-of-the-poor, and the poor deserve nice things with good workmanship, not just leftovers or hand-me-downs.

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You can, of course, make a dress at home and donate it to the Clifton Clippers for this worthy cause. Dress a Girl recommends Simplicity patterns 8102, 2377, 2241 or any pattern that is simple to slip over a girl’s' head without the use of zipper, button or velcro closures. (Note: pillowcase dresses are not accepted,) Cotton/poly blend fabric is preferred. The dresses may be washed in rivers, creeks, watering holes and maybe scrubbed with rocks. Only a cotton/poly will stand up to this.