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SEWING KITS (FOR LOCAL CHURCH DISTRIBUTION ONLY)
1. Kit bags
Zippered are preferred
2. 1 tape measure
Metric
3. 1 pkg. needles
approx. 25
4. 1 medium sized thimble
5. 1 pkg. straight pins
approx. 100
6. 1 dressmaker scissors
7. 2 spools dual use white thread
300 yd each
8. 2 spools dual use black thread
300 yd each
9. misc. snaps
approx. 20-25
10. Hooks and eyes
approx. 12
11. Assorted safety pins
approx. 10
12. Buttons
approx. 12-24
HOSPITAL LUMIERE INFANT LAYETTES
Send to Bluffton Distribution Center
Put all into a large (i.e. Rubbermaid) tub. Items may be purchased.
NO nylon fabric.
Breathable cotton is best.
1. 1 receiving blanket
Can use to wrap contents as a small bundle
2. 4 diaper pins
to pin blanket closed
3. 2 light weight gowns
Alternative: Sleepers but gowns are preferred
4. 4 onsies
5. 1 bar baby soap
6. 1 toy (optional)
HOSPITAL LUMIERE DIAPER KIT
Send to Bluffton Distribution Center
Put all into a large (i.e. Rubbermaid) tub.
Either wrap in each one in a blanket or put in drawstring bag
1. 12 prefolded cloth diapers (purchased or
sewn )
2. 6 diaper pins
3. 4 plastic/rubber pants
4. 1 tube diaper rash cream
Start Here
1.
Contact
gdccoord@harvestcall.org to determine which kits are currently needed.
2. Read detailed instructions for your kit type so you can prepare:
- Bag to pack items in (some are purchased and some are sewn)
- Items for in the kit
- Labels for each box of kits
3. Bags for the kits can be made or inexpensive bags can be purchased at
www.tansclub.com . Instructions for making drawstring bags or zippered sewing bags can be found at:
4. Purchase items for the kits. (Note: School supplies can often be purchased for a good price during the back-to-school sales.)
5. Labels are required to each box of kits to ensure that it gets routed to the correct distribution center. To obtain labels you may:
- Order 3”x 4” labels with the HarvestCall logo and print required information on them ( see example ). Call 765-250-4295 or email info@harvestcall.org to order labels.
- Order 3”x 4” labels already printed with your type of kit, kit contents, etc. by calling 765-250-4295 or emailing info@harvestcall.org . Allow 2-3 weeks for shipping.
- Print your own labels on your own 3”x 4” blank labels (or print on plain paper and cut and tape them to the box.) Be sure your labels have all the required information on them.
6. Organize a work night and create an assembly line to pack the kits.
7.
If using drawstring bags, after filling the kit, tie the strings in a bow so the contents don’t spill out. If it is in a knot and needs to be cut, they can’t reuse the tie string bag
8. Deliver the kits to any Distribution Center and they will be routed to the Distribution Center listed on your kit labels.
(To know which Distribution Center to put on your label, look at the kit title right above where it lists the kit contents.)
9. For questions concerning Haiti kits, contact Brett/Cindy Shorb
cindys@adamswells.com
Feel free to contact
gdccoord@harvestcall.org with any additional questions.
Please follow these instructions to ensure all items are properly labeled to eliminate confusion and wasted time at Distribution Centers.