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

Let’s Sew for Babies, Day Five: Wrapping Up

March 30, 2018March 30, 2018Blog Editor

Today we sewed during the morning to put the final touches on our final projects. We scurried up to Starbucks to get a lil’ snack after the drill and to take a short break. After that we had another snack with spring-themed treats. We had some colorful cookies, some yummy chocolate eggs, and we even had...

Let’s Sew for Babies, Day 4: Displaying Projects

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018Blog Editor

Today was a productive day in Let’s Sew for Babies. Many students wrapped up more projects. We had so many completed projects we decided to hang some up — hats, blankets, bibs, bags, dresses, onesies, capes, burp rags, and pillows! After a rewarding morning of hard work and sewing, we headed over to Hartman...

Let’s Sew for Babies, Day Three: Sewing with Greta

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018Blog Editor

Today was a great day in Sewing For Babies! We started out the day with finishing our projects from the previous day and a surprise fire drill. Then Mrs. Van Meter’s good ole pupper, Greta, joined us for a some more fun sewing. Snack time was good as well. We had Quaker Granola Bars...

Sewing For Babies Day 2: Nurse-Family Partnership Visit

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018Blog Editor

Today, we visited the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) in Philadelphia. The organization helps first time mothers living in low income households who need support, not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well. Their organization guides them through pregnancy and the first two years of their child’s life. When we arrived, we were greeted by...

Let’s Sew for Babies: Day 1: Learning Skills

March 23, 2018March 27, 2018Blog Editor

For the first day of IL, we started by making zipper bags that mothers can put toiletries in. We used a lot of different fancy fabrics to make these small bags. After finishing this project, everyone seemed to be familiar with their sewing skills and started their independent projects for babies: jumpers, blankets, bibs,...