 For those who are interested, there are patterns to sew infant nightgowns and knit, crochet or sew an infant sweater at www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies. Layette Kit 6 cloth diapers (prefolded or plain diapers only; no disposable diapers) 2 shirts (undershirts or onsies) 2 wash cloths (infant size only; no adult wash cloths) 2 gowns or sleepers 2 diaper pins (must have protective plastic closures; no regular safety pins) 1 sweater or jacket (must open from the front; may be hand knitted, crocheted or sewn; hooded sweatshirts are acceptable) 2 receiving blankets (30” x 30” or 30” x 32” sizes only; no crib blankets please) ‐ All items must be new. ‐ Do not wash any of the items as they will be considered used. ********************************************************************* Sewing Kit 3 continuous yards of fabric ( cotton or cotton blend only; no heavy duty, corduroy, knit etc. please; no patriotic, religious, holiday, camouflage, or military patterned fabric please) 1 pair scissors ( fabric scissors only) 1 package needles ( hand needles in original packaging only) 1 spool thread ( medium to large spool; no travel kit thread please) 5‐8 buttons ( no loose buttons; leave buttons in original packaging or fasten all together) 1 plastic bag one gallon size sealable bags only ‐ All items must be new. ‐ Do not wash the fabric as it will then be considered used. |
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