About 1 in 4 women will face infant loss through miscarriage or stillbirth. Angel Gowns give parents the opportunity to dress their babies in a one of a kind gown to provide comfort and love as they say goodbye.
Our volunteer seamstresses take each wedding dress apart and plan the cuts, maximizing how many unique tiny gowns and wraps can be made from a single dress. They sew (ouch) and trim and add lace, ribbon, bobby pins and buttons. Depending on the style of dress, they can often make up to 18 different, beautiful one of a kind angel gowns and wraps.
Known as Angel dresses, Angel suits, angel pockets and Angel wraps, these special garments are a way for parents to give their baby a dignified burial. The garments are especially needed for babies who have very small bodies, such as micro preemies.
If you have a wedding dress, or other formal wear, you would like to donate, please contact an Angel Gown group near you. The groups also need supplies to create these garments, including sewing machines, ribbon, lace, fabric scissors and glue. Men’s ties can be used to make little bow ties for the boys’ gowns and wraps.