Little Dresses for Africa-Citrus County, FL.

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We do what we do because no child should go without. Would you like to do it to? There is always room for one more sewing machine around the table.

I want to make you aware of a wonderful opportunity to serve others. “Little Dresses for Africa. The primary idea behind this ministry is to make simple clothing and send it to those most in need. Little Dresses for Africa is a non profit Christian organization based in Michigan www.littledressesforafrica.org., which provides relief to the children of Africa. Simple dresses are made out of pillow cases, and distributed through the orphanages, churches and schools in Africa to plant in the hearts of little girls that they are worthy! Founder, Rachel O'Neil began making simple dresses from pillowcases and sending them to missions in Africa. A pattern for a little girl’s sundress is provided on the above website or you may use your own pattern. These dresses can be made from pillowcases or a yard of durable fabric. Britches for Boys began with a simple question “What about the boys?” and a pattern to utilize T-shirts to make shorts for boys has been made. All sizes are welcomed. How can you participate? If you are a person who sews: You can use the patterns on the above website (or your own) and make as many dresses as wish. Remember that these dresses and any embellishments you might choose to add to them need to be durable and stand up to use. Please no buttons or zippers, as they have no way to repair them. If you want to learn to do some simple sewing: This is a great place to start. Help is available to lead you through the process. If you don’t have the time/desire to make a dress but you have fabric or pillowcases: You can donate new or lightly used pillowcases or fabric (requires about one yard per dress). Someone will turn your donation into dresses for needy little girls. If you don’t have pillowcases or fabric, but would like to help: You may purchase fabric or notions to be used for this project. Thread, ¼ inch elastic, double wide, binding tape and fabric (one yard) are all that are required to make a basic dress using one of the patterns provided. To help with the cost of shipping, I have made Holiday dresses including Christmas, Fall, Halloween, Easter, etc.. Theses $12 or 2 for $20 dresses are for sale to help offset the cost of shipping. ALL proceeds go to LDFA, there is no overhead. From time to time I will be posting pictures of the journey we take here in Citrus County, Fl and pictures from our friends around the world and from pictures of dresses to those of us involved to local fairs and road trips, it is my hope that you will become inspired
For more information contact me at this FB page
Thank you and God Bless,
Julie Kesterson

10/28/2026

Just a note.No sewing
The East Citrus Community center is closed this Friday for their annual company picnic.

10/16/2026

Sewday today from 9:30-1. A shortened day as I am participating in the Art on the Avenue in Crystal River today. Over 25 vendors set up for your shopping enjoyment. Tomorrow I will be in Lecanto participating in the Junk n Treat from 9-2.

10/09/2026

Good Morning fellow sewers! Today LDFA is HERE sewing dresses for girls in need. From 10-2 join us for a special time helping others. Basic sewing knowledge is all you need to get started.

10/02/2026

Friday Sew Day at the East Citrus Community center where we sew pillowcases style dresses for girls. All are welcome to drop by and learn about this wonderful non profit.
Basic sewing knowledge is all that's needed to complete a dress. It's all straight stitching,the fabric's already been pre-cut into the form of a dress. We have pockets and ruffles and some trim, match your favorite colors. And with a little bit of tutoring, you to can make a dress.
From 10-2.

09/25/2026

Good morning, my fellow Citrus County sewers! It has been a busy 2 weeks getting back into the routine since coming back from up North. The trip to Little Dresses For Africa- Main Headquarters in Michigan was awesome as ever! We dropped off over 1,100 dresses for Africa and a check for over $6K. That check represents all of you who stop by our little van and purchase one of our glittery, beaded, embordered or tuled out dresses. the work continues though as we can not sit on our laurels. So its Sew Day today at the East Citrus County Center on 44E here in Inverness. From 10-2 we will be sewing dresses, all your needs are met. Dress bodies, ruffles, and pockets! We even have 2 extra sewing machines! Stop by to sew, chat or inquire about LDFA. Blessings

09/19/2026

We are back! Little Dresses for Africa-Citrus County, FL. is back in Florida.
Setting up shop at the Depot here in Inverness and boy is Joy glad to be back, look at her arms raised up high, happy our Halloween dresses are out!
Your little girls can be also our holiday dresses. Halloween, Fall, Christmas, Patriotic along with our Disney and Cartoon characters. Our white dresses are perfect for Christmas and /or a Christmas pageant, who doesn't want to be a little angel? Ages 1-7
Adult, pre-teen and baby sizes too, limited quanity and styles.
All dresses are $12 or 2/$20. We also have LDFA shirts for $15 and hand dyed silk/ polyester scarfs for $5.

Update: sold 12 dresses! The rains came just a closing time, will dry out the wet Tomorrow

09/08/2026

The journey begins! Massachusetts to Michigan!

06/06/2026

Please.read

Victoria Wallins revels in the loving act of dressmaking

Address

7712 Pocono Drive
Inverness, FL
34450

Website

http://littledressesforafrica.org/

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