HUNDREDS of beautifully crafted baby gowns have been given to grieving mums by members of the Smocking Arts Guild of NSW.
The We Care program also provides hospital gowns for premature babies.
It’s a labour of love according to the guild’s president Bev McPherson, of Kellyville.
“Last year we provided 561 little smocked dresses, 187 hospital gowns and 189 cuddle rugs,” she said.
She said making the items for the We Care program was a lovely thing for members to do and was therapeutic for some.
“It is a traumatic time for parents, when a baby dies, the last thing they need to have to worry about is finding a pretty garment to dress their wee baby in.”
The group supplies garmets to 20 pubic and private hospitals including Norwest Private and hospitals call them when their stock is low.
The outfits come in sets and in five sizes so parents can choose.
* The Smocking Guild of NSW is holding a Learn to Smock open day on Sunday between 10am and 2pm at the guild’s rooms at Dence Park, Stanley Rd, Epping.
Cost is $5 which includes a pleated sampler to work on, needle, thread and a morning tea. Inquiries: Bev McPherson on 9634 7070.
Source: whereilive
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