How do I package up the items once completed?. Through the process of disassembling them and sending fabric pieces off to seamstresses, it is almost impossible to keep track of materials from a specific dress. We receive hundreds of dresses each year. Can I ask that the outfits made from my dress be donated to a specific hospital or location?. However, the tule used in veils is usually very light weight and we sometimes will use it. Tule, netting and similar materials found in undergarments are not used – they are just simply not soft enough. 
hats (These are also used by hospital newborn intensive care units as our tube knit hats fit so nicely on the tiniest of babies). wraps (envelope like items to use for the tiniest of babies that are difficult to dress – see image below). Generally speaking sewn items are preferred by hospitals over knitted or crocheted with the exception of blankets. Snaps or ties in the back are sufficient. The main thing to keep in mind is to leave the back of the garment open to facilitate dressing the baby. Each one becomes a special gift of love by all who have contributed to it in any way. 
We encourage you to use your creativity to create these items.
Patterns are available on our website – however, they are very basic in various sizes. They are great to use as accent pieces (see vest in image below) or sometimes we use them for the entire garment. As you can see below, the colored fabrics are used too. I have a bridesmaid dress that is dark burgundy – is that ok?. They will also sometimes donate notions (thread, bias tape, buttons, snaps and other fasteners, etc) If you need a letter from us to take to the stores with our tax ID for donation purposes just let us know. Also – try going to fabric stores and looking in their remnant bins – some stores will donate remnant fabrics if they know what you are going to do with it. We have found them to be very generous just by asking! All sewing enthusiasts have a ‘stash’ of fabric that they intended to use or that is left over from a project. Church sewing groups and through friends and family. Social media sites, online garage sales. We have had tremendous luck putting out the word that we are looking for these fabrics in baby appropriate prints. How do I obtain fabrics other than wedding dresses?. The preferred fabrics for little hats are the cotton interlock knit and tube knit fabrics And in addition to that we always need other soft fabrics to use as well such as cotton, interlock knit, fleece, flannel, minky and tube knit. No! We take all types of gowns – wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses, etc. Usually we can get those pieces clean enough to use. No, once the gown has been taken apart we hand launder and pieces that are soiled. 
My gown hasn’t been cleaned – do I need to do that before donating?.If you would like to make a cash donation to help offset shipping costs please click here. If you are a hospital, clinic or obstetrical provider and would like to obtain some of these items for your patients please give us a call at 95! If you would like to make a donation, help take apart the dresses or sew, knit or crochet items, please contact us! We have a collection of patterns for knitted, crocheted and sewn items or you are welcome to use something of your own. In addition we are grateful for the donation of fabrics such as cotton, fleece, flannel, minky, etc. We always have requests for gowns and outfits, blankets, hats and diapers.
Seamstresses from all across the country then generously donate their time to turn the fabric pieces into precious clothing. Every piece of lace and every bead and button is reused in the construction of precious items for babies. A team of volunteers takes the gowns apart. Our Sewn With Love Project receives donations of wedding, prom and bridesmaid types of dresses. Many of these babies are just too tiny to even purchase anything at all in the store that will work. There are no words to describe what it means to a bereaved family to have something very special to dress their baby in.
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Our storage is completely full and we need to give our seamstresses a chance to catch up! If you know a seamstress, please ask them to contact us!ĬURRENT NEEDS: We always need blankets (knitted, crocheted or sewn) in various sizes – 6″圆″ and up to full-term sizes. PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to accept wedding dress donations at this time. Caring for patients who experience stillbirth: Dos and don’ts.Stillbirth Prevention: Parenting in Pregnancy.COVID-19 and Pregnancy: What Obstetricians Need To Know.Childbirth Classes for Pregnancy After Loss.
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