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Sewing kits

Sewing kits are used to make and mend clothing and create craft items. People in such countries as Haiti, Kenya and Ukraine have received MCC sewing kits.
 
Contents (NEW items only)
  • 3 spools white thread
  • 3 spools black thread (each spool 250 yards minimum; all-purpose; cotton/polyester or 100% polyester)
  • 1 metric fabric tape measure
  • 1 thimble(medium size)
  • 1 dressmaker’s scissors(good quality)
  • 1 pkg needles (approx 25)
  • 1 pkg straight pins (approx 100)
  • 12 matching, shirt-style, black or white buttons (approx size ½–1 in; place loose buttons in resealable plastic bag)
  • 1 pkg sew-on snaps (approx 20–25)
  • 10 assorted safety pins
 
Sewing kits are distributed in a useful double drawstring cloth bag (11in x 16in). You may sew the bag yourself (instructions), request bags from an MCC collection center, or donate contents that we will place in a bag.
Drop off completed sewing kits at one of the drop-off locations in Canada or the U.S.