Little Dresses for Africa
with
Amy Santee
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35 Have Dabbled
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Arts & DIY
Event Overview
In June we celebrate Father's Day! But there are little girls around the world who are orphans. Come celebrate Father's Day a new way by joining us in making a little dress for a little girl who has no father to care for her.
"Little Dresses for Africa" sends pillowcase dresses to orphans around the world! You can make a simple dress out of a cotton pillowcase and we will ship it to "Little Dresses for Africa."
Come join us for a fun morning of sewing, meeting new people, and making a difference in the world, one dress at a time!
This will be an on-going event held the second Saturday of the month. Please sign up thru Dabble each time you plan to attend.
Please use the North door entrance to Forge--see map on link:
https://sgcco.sharefile.com/d-s2a363f0843847399
For more information about the Little Dresses For Africa organization visit:
www.LittleDressesForAfrica.org
For more information about our group please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/LDFA.Aurora
or see links under teacher photo below
What to Bring
Sewing machine. For each dress you will need 1 gently used COTTON pillowcase, thread and 1 package of .5 inch double fold bias tape (embellishments if desired!) Cash donations are accepted (and greatly appreciated) to help defer the cost of shipping.
Minimum age
All ages welcome
Prerequisites
VERY basic sewing skills needed. We can even help you thread your machine! There will be a teacher to help you each step of the way if you need it.
If you are interested in making embellishments for the dress you make, we have buttons, ribbon, etc. that you can add to the dress to make it even more special!
What's Provided
Coffee and tea. Embellishment materials provided, extra pillowcases available if you have time to make more than one dress!
Cancellation PolicyLocation
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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
Amy Santee
TOP RATED
Hi! I'm Amy Santee and I am the organizer of the Little Dresses for Africa Program. We will have a rotating schedule of teachers who will lead this sewing class. You will meet Taryn, Laura or Emily, depending on when you attend. They are great teachers who are eager to help you make these simple pillowcase dresses that will be worn and appreciated by a little girl somewhere in the world!
EXPERIENCE REVIEWS
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Miry D.Reviewed on 05/16/16What an incredible experience! These ladies all have such a passion for making cute dresses out of basically scraps. They were an inspiration, and attending the class gave me a fresh outlook on life.
The instructions were clear and extremely easy. Taryn did a great job teaching at my pace. This class is great for both novice sewers and experienced seamstress looking for a way to give back. It's not just about sewing; it's about getting excited about something bigger than yourself. And this class nailed it! I live in Wheat Ridge, and the drive to Aurora was absolutely worth it. Had a great time, will definitely be back!
I went by myself (and gabbed with the gals like I'd known them for years), but this would be a fun activity for a BFF get-together or mother/daughter time, too.
What an incredible experience! These ladies all have such a passion for making cute dresses out of basically scraps. They were an inspiration, and attending the class gave me a fresh outlook on life.
The instructions were clear and extremely easy. Taryn did a great job teaching at my pace. This class is great for both novice sewers and experienced seamstress looking for a way to give back. It's not just about sewing; it's about getting excited about something bigger than yourself. And this class nailed it! I live in Wheat Ridge, and the drive to Aurora was absolutely worth it. Had a great time, will definitely be back!
I went by myself (and gabbed with the gals like I'd known them for years), but this would be a fun activity for a BFF get-together or mother/daughter time, too.
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Toni W.Reviewed on 03/13/16
The Little Dresses For Africa class was great. It was well organized. The location was well marked. The hostesses and attendees were friendly and it was an overall lovely experience!
The Little Dresses For Africa class was great. It was well organized. The location was well marked. The hostesses and attendees were friendly and it was an overall lovely experience!
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Peggy S.Reviewed on 02/14/16
Great Class. Nice to be able to complete a project for a good cause.
Great Class. Nice to be able to complete a project for a good cause.
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