Hospital gown for my niece in ICU



My niece got in a tragic car accident last week. We were inches away from losing her. She'll be in the hospital for months for rehabilitation and what not. I made her this hospital gown because she would hate to be seen in those hospital-issued ones. I couldn't find any patterns online that I liked, so I reconstructed this from a man's dress shirt. I cut the sleeves to a desired length, cut off the button hole and button band, and used the back for the front by cutting a V for the v neck. I made some bias tape and concealed the sleeve and collar edges. I lengthened it by cutting straight across the bottom and adding panels of cool fabric, and made some lamé bias tape for the bottom. I widened it by adding panels to the back and adding ribbon for tying, and also, between the two panels are 6 velcro tabs to keep her little behind well-hidden.

Please pray for the speedy recovery of my niece. She's a beautiful soul with such a promising future, and the road ahead of her will be full of obstacles.

** If anyone would like to use my pattern for a gift or charity, please feel free. I only ask that this pattern not be used for profit**

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4 comments:

Martina said...

Hi Deedra - oh, i'm so sorry to hear about your niece, it's just horrible if these kind of things happen to kids - or anybody. The dress you made will bring some joy though - so important to be supported in hospital, and have some beauty and fun around, not just sickness. I send a lot of good energy and healing vibes your and her way!

Nicola said...

What a lovely thought and great idea, I think this is wonderful way to lift her spirits some. I'm thinking of you and your family and wishing your niece a fast recovery. Take care xoxo

Deedra said...

Thank you ladies. You know this love you're sending is being received. I truly appreciate it!! I spent the day at the hospital with her and it was great. She's still not 'awake', but she looked at me, and I think registered that I was there, for around 5 minutes. I think this was a record. I just know deep down that she'll be well in the end. She has way too many important things to do on this earth...

Nancy McCarroll said...

Great idea! Hope your niece is doing well.

My daughter is in the hospital very often with shunt malfunctions, so I will make a shirt for her using your directions. Thanks! (I am following you!)