Summer 2015 Sewing Project Update

We are still making progress on the Sani-Panti Project for the Little Dresses for Africa organization.  Last weekend, we began to sew some neat zippered pouches.  (Thanks to WhitneySews for her wonderful You Tube Tutorial!)

Zippered Bag Tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRPBoSQ7z4U

Whitney's Twitter handle:  @WhitneySews

Great Resources for Getting Started with Cloth Pads:
1.   Sani-Panti Sewing Instructions on the Little Dresses for Africa Web site

2.  DonatePads.org  At this site, click on the "Sewing Pads" section to view sewing patterns and a hand drawn instruction sheet for cloth pad use and care.

3. EcoMenses

4.  ClothPadShop.com: Understanding Fabrics


You Tube Videos for Sewing Cloth Pads:  
Amanda Webster:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR4CfO-cUWU
Bucket-O-Sunshine:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjUndNUnDfA

Smiling,

~3D Twinz

Twitter handle:  @3DTwinz

Hats, Dresses, & Baby Shoes Projects Completed!

On Monday, we were able to get our latest projects in the mail.  The crocheted caps went to Knit for Kids.  The baby shoes and pillow case dresses went to Love a Child, and the small dresses went to Little Dresses for Africa.

Calling all crafters!  If you'd like to get involved and learn more about these special organizations, visit:

Knit for kids

Little Dresses for Africa

Love a Child

~3D Twinz

2015 Clothing Drive

We wrapped last week with 3 clothing donations going to the local children's shelter, the Love a Child organization, and to Tender Loving Care Ministries.

~3D Twinz

Library 2.015 Spring Summit April 30

Register for this upcoming online summit: http://www.library20.com/spring2015





 

Cloth Pads Project Update

What an adventure it has been learning about the various fabrics and sewing techniques!  Our cloth pad kits will include undergarments and personal care supplies.
 

Great Resources for Getting Started:
1.   Sani-Panti Sewing Instructions on the Little Dresses for Africa Web site

2.  DonatePads.org  At this site, click on the "Sewing Pads" section to view sewing patterns and a hand drawn instruction sheet for cloth pad use and care.

3. EcoMenses

4.  ClothPadShop.com: Understanding Fabrics
 
You Tube Videos for Sewing Cloth Pads:  
Amanda Webster:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR4CfO-cUWU
Bucket-O-Sunshine:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjUndNUnDfA


Smiling,

~3D Twinz

Update for Baby Shoes Project 2015

A quick update:  Our Baby Shoes Project is coming along nicely.  So far, 20+ pairs have been sewn.  We will most likely start shipping donations in May.

Smiling,

~3DTwinz

Mission Possible Project

Sandra's Sew in Peace blog mentioned the Mission Possible cloth pad project, and we had to help!  Our first donation of 10 sewn cloth pads was mailed off last week. 

If you would like to participate, you can view more information at:  http://sewinpeace.blogspot.com/2013/08/feminine-cloth-pad-tutorial.html

Smiling,

~3DTwinz