Let’s Sew for Babies! – Intensive Learning @ MFS

Let’s Sew for Babies, Day 6: Final Stitches

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017Blog Editor

This morning when we arrived at the Greenleaf some of us put the final stitches on our projects and some made simple projects to add to the collection. Alden, Josh, and Alex had finished all their projects and cooked us breakfast. They made eggs, bacon, and hot chocolate. Once we wrapped up all of our projects...

Let’s Sew for Babies, Day 5: The Final Push!

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017Blog Editor

On our last full day, we all worked hard and tried to finish our big projects before Friday. Some people started smaller projects. We have plenty of burp cloths, bibs, and toys, so we have been focusing on making clothes, such as dresses, pants, and onesies. The people who have never sewed before have...

Let’s Sew for Babies: Day 4: Visiting Philadelphia NFP

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017Blog Editor

We started off our day by gathering in the Greenleaf building and sewed until our departure for Philly at 9:00. We headed to the Nurse Family Partnership headquarters to learn about why we are sewing for babies. First, we took a tour of the office. Then, we learned about the every day schedules of...

Let’s Sew for Babies, Day 3: Work Day

March 28, 2017March 28, 2017Blog Editor

Today we continued working on our projects. Almost all of us are at the stage of working on bigger projects such as rompers and dresses. We went to Passariello’s for lunch and came back and kept working!...

Let’s Sew for Babies, Day 2: Rain Drop, Drop Top, We Cooked Tomato Soup in a Crock Pot!

March 27, 2017March 30, 2017Blog Editor

Today was our second day of sewing for babies. We kicked the day off with watching a video about the organization to which we are donating the clothes. After this inspirational video, we returned to the Greenleaf to continue our projects. After a couple of hours, we enjoyed a delicious snack which consisted of...

Let’s Sew for Babies, Day 1: Starter Stitch

March 24, 2017April 2, 2017Blog Editor

In this Intensive Learning, a group of Freshmen, a Sophomore, and a Senior, all came together for the week as one. This group of unfamiliar faces will make new friendships, bonds, and express their inner creativity in a positive way to help very small children in need. The group is creating clothes for newborn...