Would any of our "craft ladies" like to help?

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Hi everyone,

I know we have some amazing knitting and sewing wizards here, so I just wanted to post this info in case anyone wants to get involved.

An organisation called Bosom Buddies in South Africa puts together a "care package" for empoverished new moms. Without donations such as these, newborn babies would literally be leaving the hospital in a nappy - with nothing else.

These are what the bags look like:


And this is what goes into them:


I know it looks like almost NOTHING - but for some of these mums, it's all they have for their newborn. The clothes and towelling diapers are not always new - many are "gently used" - but still much appreciated.

(I will be collecting preemie and newborn baby clothes from everyone I know in an effort to help).

What they REALLY need is a couple of kind sewing ladies to make the bags. It's a VERY simple design, and they have a collection point in California, from where the bags are transported to SA)...

If you would like to read Mel's (the founders) Blog, click here.


You can contact Mel directly via her blog, or PM me for her email address.

(They also have a Paypal button for donations).

[DrKym]

Is there a pattern on the blog? or did I miss it?

I have plenty of "scrap'' fabric that can be used for such a cause.

[cyber-sibes]

I don't sew, but I want to say what a fine thing this is, I know those new moms will be thrilled! When my oldest was born premature, he received a little (and I mean little!) knit cap that was provided by a volunteer group of ladies that knitted caps for all the preemies. That was 24 years ago & I still remember their kindness.

[sparks19]

I wish I could Sew. I would love to help... but I am useless as far as sewing and knitting go

[Daisy and Delilah]

I was looking for the pattern as well. What type of fabric is used in the bag? I have more fabric than I know what to do with.

[DrKym]

I was looking for the pattern as well. What type of fabric is used in the bag? I have more fabric than I know what to do with.

I couldn't find it, but I do have an older pattern by McCalls that is similar....I wonder if that would work?

[Daisy and Delilah]

Kym, It probably would work. I was hoping Ally Cats Mommy will log on tomorrow morning. I'm not sure what hours she's on where she is. After reading the blog, I'm so impressed with this project. I don't even have time to sew right now but I think this cause is worth me trying to make time, even if I only do a few for them

[DrKym]

I agree.
The bags don't look too labor intensive, so a few hours a week I am certain I can carve out.
What a wonderful way to help out! I have knit several of the blankets and the bootie and hat sets for the charity drives at local centers here.
I am so impressed with this cause though.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Thanks for the responses everyone!

You can email Mel directly at [email protected] for a pattern and explanation on how to make the bags.

(I am sure she won't mind me posting her email addy here, as it is on her blog, which is public).

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thanks! I emailed her with my inquiry

[DrKym]

Me Too!

Thanks Allys Mommy for a great cause to help with!