A MINISTRY OF COMPASSION
Holy Sews, inc. was organized to respond to a call to serve as God’s hands in the world; to show compassion to families experiencing miscarriage or stillbirth; to provide handmade burial clothing to treasure these infants who are too small for even preemie clothing; and to educate communities in caring for families experiencing infant loss.
A PATTERN FOR COMPASSION
Holy Sews Extends Comfort to Grieving Families
Regina Binz’s devastating loss in 2007 during her 17th week of pregnancy sparked a life-changing mission. Discovering her unborn son, Ryan, no longer had a heartbeat shattered her world. Holding Ryan’s delicate body, wrapped in a hospital blanket, etched a poignant memory in her heart and planted a seed. From this tragedy, Holy Sews was born.
Since 2008, Regina has dedicated herself to providing appropriate burial clothing to parents who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth. What began as a local Arkansas ministry has now grown nationwide. Regina recognized early on that this was her calling and believes, “This is what I’m supposed to do.”
Regina acknowledges that she created the pattern out of compassion but credits the individuals who have joined hands and hearts to shape the ministry into what it is today.
15
YEARS IN SERVICE
300+ VOLUNTEERS
45,000+ LAYETTES
1005+ HOSPITALS SERVED
50 STATES
Layettes of Love
A layette includes a fleece or knitted blanket, a tunic and wrap, a knitted hat, a teddy bear and a remembrance card. It gives parents the beautiful experience of dressing their baby in honor and dignity.
Creating Layettes
The layettes are made at home by the loving hands of our many volunteers. We have workdays each month (see our Events Section for dates and locations) in Little Rock and Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; Oneonta, New York; Mount Vernon, Illinois; and Springfield, Missouri. Volunteers are needed to cut fabric and ribbon, sew trim on blankets and buttons on tunics and to match sets together to prepare them for delivery.
Distributing Layettes
We currently serve over 1005 hospitals, funeral homes, and organizations in all 50 states. We provide the layettes at no charge. Our plans are to continue extending our services into more hospitals, funeral homes, OB-GYN Clinics, and perinatal bereavement programs throughout the United States.
MENDING HEARTS TESTIMONIALS
“Your organization’s contributions go above and beyond, as these intricate little bundles of handiwork are very moving. It is definitely much more than just cotton and yarn, stitches and ribbons . . . it is love.”
READ FULL STORY
Amy & John B., Parents
“We have been receiving your layette sets for a few months now, and I wanted to let you know how appreciative the staff is to have them. They are really beautiful, easy to use for dressing and photographing the babies.”
READ FULL STORY
Susan C. MS RN, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
“God brought Holy Sews into my life as a way for me to keep the memory of my children alive, to give their life a purpose on this Earth…”
READ FULL STORY
Jennifer, Parent
Get Involved
There are many ways to help Holy Sews, including tasks that don’t require sewing. We also need volunteers to cut fabric and ribbon and to help package the finished product. Contact us to find out how you can get involved.
Made with Love
Sewing with Compassion
Sharing Time
and Talent
