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Charity Kits & Patterns

Volunteers in Florence AL

Join our Team of Volunteers

  • Our Volunteers make a variety of handmade items which are delivered to local charities.

  • We connect with agencies in need of all the handmade items that are given to Sew4Service.

  • You can make items at home or attend one of our Charity Sewing / Crocheting / Knitting Events.

Charity Kits make Sewing From Home Easy

  • Sew4Service Volunteers precut fabric for a selection of the items most requested by agencies, and package them into Charity Kits.

  • A Charity Kit is free an it includes all the supplies needed to make items like pillowcases, market bags, placements, baby bibs, and more.

  • We have Charity Kits for sewing, crocheting, knitting and quilting.

  • Check with your local chapter to see what Charity Kits are available at that location.

Volunteers Delivering Tote Bags
Delivering Quilts

Quilt Sizes and Their Uses

  • Below are the size guides we use when sorting donated quilts.

  • If you want to make a quilt for a specific purpose, use this list as a guide when choosing a size for your quilt.

  • We will take any size quilts and we will deliver it to an agency in need of each size of quilts.

  • If you are able to launder your quilts before donating them to Sew4Service, please use unscented detergent.

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Baby Quilt: 30”-45”, rectangle or square

Small Lap Quilts with Adult prints/colors: 30”-45”, rectangle or square

NICU quilts: 36” X 40”-50”

Lap Quilt: 40”-60”, rectangle or square

Throw Size: 50”-55” X 55”-65”

Veterans/Twin Quilt: 56”-60” X 90” & 60” x 96”

Quilted Shawls: 60”-68” X 30”-34”

 

Quilt Patterns

​​​​​​​Use These Patterns to Make Items at Home

  • Below are the Pattern Files we use when making our Charity Kits.

  • You can pick up a Charity Kit at your local Chapter for Free or use your own fabric to make these handmade items.​

  • You can also use other patterns or ideas when making handmade items for others.​​​

The following items are most needed and requested by our agencies:

  • Baby Bibs

  • Baby Burp Cloths

  • Crinkle and Ribbon Toys

  • Bonding Hearts for NICU

  • Isolette Covers for NICU

  • Crocheted Octopus for NICU

  • Baby Swaddlers

  • Receiving Blankets

  • Knit Hats of All Sizes

Note: We are no longer collecting Super Hero Capes. Instead, please consider making Clothing Protectors.

Patterns for Baby and Child Items

Patterns for Household and Adult Items

Patterns for Pet Items

Project Tutorials

Project Tutorials

FREE Beginner Friendly Sewing Pattern for Baby Sleep Sack - Great Baby Shower Gift!

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FREE Beginner Friendly Sewing Pattern for Baby Sleep Sack - Great Baby Shower Gift!
FREE Beginner Friendly Sewing Pattern for Baby Sleep Sack - Great Baby Shower Gift!

FREE Beginner Friendly Sewing Pattern for Baby Sleep Sack - Great Baby Shower Gift!

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Slow Stitch Needle book kit

Slow Stitch Needle book kit

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EASIEST Pillowcase - Only Three Seams | How to - Whitney Sews

EASIEST Pillowcase - Only Three Seams | How to - Whitney Sews

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Pattern Database

Check out Crochet, Knit, Sew, Donate Facebook Group for a list of patterns and places across the United States that accept handmade donations. This is a wonderful resource with patterns and ideas for many different types of charities as well as a variety of skill levels.

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