I have had many good intentions of photographing every donation this year and posting the photos. Instead I have done 46 angel photosessions so far this year in addition to 30 other sessions (regular client sessions and around a dozen rainbow baby sessions), on top of daily life and the demands of my real job as a nurse. I have had to just be content with keeping the donation room in some semblance of order. I am SO GRATEFUL for all of the wonderful people that have taken this project and just run with it! There is literally no way I could manage all of this without the amazing army of helpers behind me. The families that receive these lovingly handmade items treasure them so much.
These outfits were designed by a local woman who makes doll clothing. The boy's pants have velcro on the insides to make them completely open for ease of dressing. The dress opens completely down the back. I love the tiny booties and hat that match the blanket. These are appropriate for about a 20 week gestation baby.
These were also donated, along with several other similar sets in different colors. The kimono pattern was shortened into a shirt with an accompanying diaper and 10" square blanket. The shirt can either be closed by tying a ribbon belt all the way around, or with velcro attachments on the inside of the flap. This set is also appropriate for about a 20 week gestation baby.
A friend of mine modified the original kimono pattern that SHARE had posted. The small size pattern had too wide and deep of a neck opening.
This new and improved version is much better! I did find that using this microfleece and rolling very tiny seams, it came out a little wider than anticipated. I plan on sewing a little bit wider side seams next time. Chris has also posted a
simple flannel bunting pattern that doesn't have a hood. I really like it. I find that often, the hood is bulky and gets in the way a bit - I prefer to just use a hat.
The two larger size gowns are the large baby pattern posted on my main
Angel Babies page under the "Patterns" tab. The small size boy gown is the 1-3 pound size. The pink kimono is the new pattern posted above. This is just to give you a bit of a size comparison. The two larger gowns were sewn by an 11 year old as a church service project. I love hearing who made all of the items donated, and I love to be able to pass that on to the families I serve!
This gorgeous knit dress was knit by Chris from Sew Much to Share. She has promised a pattern some time in the near future.
These items came from a church women's group in Utah County. The boy outfits open down the back nearly to where the legs come together, and the pink gown opens entirely down the back. I do not have patterns for these, but I would love one, so if you see a pattern, please contact me so I can post a link.
Last but not least, gorgeously crocheted gowns from one of my very favorite angel grandmas. I have requested a pattern link from her as well.
In the meantime, visit
Stacy's crocheting blog for some new and updated patterns on her diaper shirt design.
