Dresses, Skirts & Shorts
Learn about the garments we make, our guidelines, and the patterns we use to bring smiles to girls around the world.
Dress Guidelines
All garments follow the official Dress A Girl Around the World guidelines to ensure quality and consistency.
Key Requirements
- Use quilting-quality 100% cotton fabric
- Bright, cheerful colors and prints are preferred
- No camouflage, military, or dark/dreary patterns
- All seams must be finished (serged or French seams)
- Each dress includes a matching pair of shorts or panties
- Sizes range from 2T to size 12
What We Make
We primarily make pillowcase-style dresses — a simple, beautiful design that uses a pillowcase-style construction with bias tape straps and elastic casing. We also make A-line skirts and matching shorts.
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.