My Preemie

Sewing patterns for the premature baby.

Miracles occur naturally as expressions of love. The real miracle is the love that inspires them.

In this sense, everything that comes from love is a miracle.  

Marriane Williamson

Click on the "add to cart" buttons to add patterns to your shopping cart.  To order by mail see below.

Multi-size fits:X-small, small, and medium (1 -3 1/2 pounds) Pattern #528-knit cap, diaper cover, pants, sleeveless shirt, sleeveless gown, blanket, and instructions for a snuggler. This pattern is especially designed for the very small preemie. The shirt and gown have generous arm openings to allow for the splint that is on the arm of a preemie with an IV line. The snuggler is a stuffed fabric tube that is cuddled around the baby to simulate the womb environment. $9.00	More Patterns Coming Soon!
Large fits: (3-6 pounds) Pattern #120-knit cap, pants, short and long-sleeved shirt,bib, and diaper cover. Also includes instructions for a blanket/isolette cover. $9.00	Multi-size fits:Small and Medium (1 1/2- 3 1/2 pounds) Pattern #120-knit cap, pants, short and long-sleeved shirt,bib, and diaper cover. Also includes instructions for a blanket/isolette cover. $9.00

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO MAKE CLOTHING AND OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE DONATED TO NEEDY PREEMIES.

2 Ways to order

On the web:

1. Click on the "add to cart" button to add items to your shopping cart.  When you are done, click on "view cart".  You can view all the items in your cart, check out, and pay safely and securely with your credit card.

By mail:

2. Print out the order form and mail to: Mychele Walters, P.O. Box 65037, University Place, WA. 98465 and send check or money order for U.S currency made payable to: Mychele Walters.

Shipping:

FREE  postage to addresses in the United States.  Expect delivery approximately 7 business days from the date your order is processed by us. Yes, we will ship internationally.  For Canadian delivery, please add $2.00 for the additional postage. Contact me at: mypreemiepattern@aol.com for shipping costs.

Any suggestions or comments?  Contact me at: mypreemiepattern@aol.com

 Preemie Size Chart

Sizes are based on the average preemie size.  When in doubt, order the next larger size.  All patterns are full-sized and illustrated. The patterns are easy to use and the clothes are easy to make (a simple diaper shirt takes less than an hour to complete).  Suggested fabrics: For sleepwear use the soft, flame retardant sleepwear flannel that is used to make pajamas, or a soft knit.   For playwear use cotton,cotton blends, sweat shirt material, or fleece.

At 3 pounds                               At 3 years

The precious preemie above is my own. When he was born in 1997, he weighed just one pound five ounces and was only 11 1/2 inches long (the same length as a Barbie doll!).  Today he is a healthy, happy 5 year-old.  He loves to read and has a smile that will melt your heart.

I have been sewing since I was a child, and when my son was born, I looked for patterns to make his clothing myself. Of course I found none that were appropriate. They were too big, or didn't meet the needs of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). I made a pattern for my son's very first clothes (a small diaper shirt and a knit cap). The clothes were comfortable, and allowed easy access for NICU staff.

After a parent gets over the initial shock of having a preemie and the immediate crises are over, one of the first things a parent wants to do is dress their baby.  Why dress a preemie? Their skin is sensitive to touch and wearing soft clothing can help make them more comfortable. It also helps parents begin bonding with the baby.  Even before parents can hold their baby, they may be able to dress them in matching booties and a hat.

 I continue to make and donate clothing and quilts to the NICU that cared for my son. The proceeds from sales are used to make clothes for needy preemies. Many NICUs are in need of clothing , so if you are making clothes for your preemie, consider making an extra blanket or hat for another one. Newborns in Need accepts donations and Carewear has a list of hospitals on their website that need donations. May the preemie in your life beat the odds. Thank you for visiting our site.

Some of the Items I make for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Quilts	Double-sided blankets	Shirt, diaper cover and gown from pattern #528	Reversible diaper shirts

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.

Albert Einstein, born prematurely (1879-1955)

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Copyright 2000-Mychele Walters