Uniforms 4 Kids Victoria.

 Uniforms 4 Kids consists of groups of volunteers based in many areas of Queensland, with the purpose of upcycling obsolete uniforms from organisations such as police, ambulance, fire brigade, Australia Zoo etc, and turning them into clothing for disadvantaged children. To date they have produced 28,500 garments since 2007 and the garments have been distributed to remote indigenous communities and throughout the Pacific Islands, including Tonga after their recent disaster.

I've been asked to establish the program in Victoria and, as it relates to the work we do with Oz Comfort Quilts, I agreed to make garments and also establish and support individuals and groups of sewists who are also interested in upcycling to benefit disadvantaged children. The garments are basically for children aged 4 to 12 years and they are basically simple dresses, skirts, shorts, bucket hats, pencil cases etc.

The uniforms are supplied and costs of postage etc will be covered by the organisation if you live too far way to drop off or pick up donations.

In Victoria we're starting with uniforms supplied by Ambulance Victoria and I have made a few dresses, skirts and a pair of shorts so far. The last photo shows one of the shirts supplied.

Please let me know if you're interested in sewing some simple clothing and there is no pressure or expectation to produce a certain amount.

I will also be setting up a separate FB group called Uniforms 4 Kids Victoria so we can share our ideas. Ambulance Victoria are very excited to be able to upcycle their obsolete uniforms and prevent huge amounts of useful clothing being dumped in land fill.

Her's some of the garments I've made so far.

The pale blue shirt is one of the shirts we're upcycling.

I've started a FB group so please join us if you're interested in sewing some basic outfits.

Hugs, Jan Mac