Sew Zipper Pouches Small

Get Connected Icon Oct 4, 2025 through Oct 12, 2025

Description

Sew five zipper pouches that will be used to benefit relief efforts of United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) for disaster survivors. This project requires a sewing machine and moderate-level sewing skills. 

Each kit will provide all materials, written instructions, and a link to video instructions to sew five pouches. If you would like to complete multiple kits, please indicate so by answering the supplemental question on the registration page. You will be notified by email if your request can't be fulfilled.

You can preview instructions here: 

  • These are the written instructions:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGuSS1JkbJjQDKPQhFOQjy3QgvUDVZk3/view?usp=drive_link 

  • Zipper Pouch Video instructions

Tools needed: Sewing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JmkTRvmPmtne4noKg6UflcJsTczSbuKy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102679516071080905600&rtpof=true&sd=trueMachine, polyester thread, scissors, iron and ironing board

Pick Up and Drop Off Details

Pick Up kits in the Distribution Center at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Alto

  • Saturday, October 4, - 10 AM - 3 PM
  • Sunday, October 5, - 11 - 3 PM
Consultation at Pick up You can ask questions and look at samples at the same time or sew in-person on October 5th & 6th at LAUMC.  Register for Sewing for the World.
 
Drop Off of completed projects to Los Altos United Methodist Church Creekside Center in the back parking lot, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA


  • Saturday, October 11, - 10 AM - 3 PM
  • Sunday, October 12, - 11 AM - 3 PM
Completed items can be returned after October 12th by arranged drop off locations. Instructions for returning completed items after will be provided with sewing instructions.

Details

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Location

Get Connected Icon Los Altos United Methodist Church
655 Magdalena Ave
Los Altos, CA  94024