Sewing Ideas for Community Service Projects

The closer I get to my Haiti mission the more obsessed I get. It seems like all I think about. I've been collecting supplies from everywhere I go. It's also hard to stay focused to get other things done. Good thing the hubby likes to cook.
Still, the idea of going on a mission leads me to community service projects. With the approach of the holiday it also helps remind us there are folks who are in need...and a sewing talent can help them a bit. I found a few ideas, things to sew that would be appreciated.

Days For Girls

Ever wonder what happens to girls in places where feminine hygiene (read that as tampons and sanitary pads) aren't readily available?  They can't go to school. They stay home and lose days. Days for Girls provides washable hygiene kits for girls. The organization supplies patterns for the pads and the bags. 

Project Linus

Like Linus in the Peanuts comic strip, Project Linus is about blankets (OK, Linus was into the Great Pumpkin, too, but he had his blanket with him). Crocheted, knitted, sewn, or quilted. Even baby doll blankets. The site has patterns to make a sorts of blankets to warm up a little sweetie. 

Sewing.Org

Live near a nursing home or rehab facility? Some things that are appreciated are adult bibs, walker caddies, and wheelchair totes. How about checking with a chemo clinic about chemo turbans? Or a lap robe for someone in a wheelchair.  Go to Sewing.org for patterns and ideas.   

P.S. All the patterns are free.

The Painted Turtle

Paul Newman was a gifted actor (with gorgeous blue eyes, I might add) who created the Hole in the Wall camps for seriously ill children. One of those camps is called the Painted Turtle. Sew up an adorable turtle pillow to donate to the children of this amazing camp. Click HERE for instructions and pattern.

Ronald McDonald House and Fisher House Charities

Like to make pillowcases? I do, and I love to make them with cutest kid-friendly fabric. Perfect for a Ronald McDonald House donation. Click HERE for a link to ideas to help. The Fisher House is for the families of veterans to stay at VA and military hospitals. Think grown-up and patriotic fabrics for this one. 

OK, that's a few ideas to start with. Join a group or start one. Either way, make a difference in the lives of others and, in doing so, you'll make a difference in yours.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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11 Great Patterns: New Listings at GoofingOff Sewing

After several days of no internet my Wi-Fi is finally up and running. Talk about withdrawals. I kept staring at it waiting for it to work. Pathetic.  Seems a small rodent-type animal ate through my wires. Double Ugh! Nothing like no wi-fi to amp up my anxiety just before the big Costume Sewing Pattern Sale. 

Well, I managed to get a few patterns listed. Cute dresses and Costume patterns ....of course. 

If clowning around is your nature, here's Simplicity 2525 Misses' Clown Costume Pattern.

Simplicity 2525 Misses' Clown Costumes in size 6-12, bust 30-34 inches UNCUT

This next pattern might be from 1997 but it doesn't look dated. It's by Designer Lauren Sara. Vogue 2006.

Vogue 2006 American Designer Lauren Sara. Dress, tunic, pants, and skirt in size 8-10-12 UNCUT

How about a little 1940's vintage look? Simplicity 1460 Misses' button down blouse with peplum.

Simplicity 1460 Misses' 40's Style Button Front Blouses with Peplum Bust 30-36 inches UNCUT

Incredible Hulk! Incredible! McCall's 4163 in boys' size 3-8.

McCall's 4163 Boys' Incredible Hulk Costume Size 3-8 UNCUT

This is so handy. It's good for a walker or wheelchair but can also be made for an easy chair. Good community service project, too.

Simplicity 2103 Bag for Walker, Wheelchair, or Lounge Chair UNCUT

Salty would wear this.....a cute little dog coat in 3 different sizes. He needs the little guy size. This pattern goes up to medium.

Simplicity 1271 Dog Coat Pattern in 3 sizes UNCUT

Love this dress, New Look 6094. 

New Look 6094 Misses' Dress in 5 Variations, Size 8-18, bust 30-40 inches UNCUT

McCall's 4167 in size 6 from 1977. 

McCall's 4167 Girls' Dress or Top and Pants from 1977 in size 6 UNCUT

OK, so not a pattern and it's not in GoofingOff....but it's a needlepoint kit and it's in my sister shop, PatternHaus. An Old St.Nick Needlepoint ornament kit to make. And no, it's not $13. Much less. 

Old St.Nick Ornament Needlepoint Kit Complete and unopened. 
Contains full color design on #14 100% cotton canvas, 100% wool tapestry yarn, needle, instruction sheet, and stitch chart.

More 1940's fashion. It seems I'm not the only one who likes the look. 

Simplicity 1590 40's Style Misses' Blouses Size 6-14, bust 30-36 UNCUT

Easy-to-wear separates from New Look, 6217.

New Look 6217 Misses' Separates: pullover top, cardigan, pants, and skirt Size 10-22, bust 32-44 inches UNCUT

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