Sewing Sisters of The University Medical Center at Brackenridge

The Sewing Room at UMC Brackenridge has been in existence for over 50 years. We have a dedicated group of about 10 volunteers that come to the Sewing Room at the hospital every Wednesday. It is fully equipped with sewing machines, cutting tables & all notions and supplies. Our items include comfort pillows (12″ by 16″), camisoles with inside pockets for drains for breast cancer patients, stuffed gingerbread men for children waiting in the Emergency Room, quilts for the families of organ donors, throws, baby blankets and shirts, color coded hospital gowns, knit and crocheted hats, take home bags, walker caddies, aprons for Alzheimer’s patients, wheelchair covers and Christmas stockings for newborns. The patients of the hospital or their families receive everything that we make. In 2015, we handed out over 2400 items for direct patient use. We make these items because we love to sew and enjoy bringing joy to the people that come to our hospital. All items are made with love. – Katherine Bennett