Crafters Unite: Patterns Needed For Australia Animal Rescue (Complete Guide)

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Jan 7, 2020 9:00 AM EST

Spread the word -- we all can help in more ways than one! 

With the Australian fires claiming nearly half a million animal lives, there are thousands (if not millions) more that are injured and in need of certain suppliers from those who sew!

Pouches, koala mittens, bat wraps and carry bags -- the provided patterns listed below are the items that Australia is in dire need of!  

If you were looking to help the animals in need and didn't know how -- this is your chance! 

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    Text - WHAT WE NEED THE MOST ARCCG Animal Rescue Collective Craft Guild VERY HIGH NEED HIGH NEED MODERATE NEED NO NEED JOEY POUCHES XXS-M CARRY BAG POUCHES JOEY POUCHES M-XXL 3D HANGING POUCHES BIRD/RODENT NESTS BLANKETS KOALA MITTENS KITTEN ONESIES ANIMAL SWEATERS BAT WRAPS POSSUM/BIRD BOXES FLAT BAT WRAPS DONATIONS for supplies & postage CHECK FILES SECTION FOR APPROVED PATTERNS Last Updated: 4 January 2020
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    Nose - Wildlife Pouches Sewing instructions for rescue joey pouches ARF Animal Rescue Freecycle Craft Guild Prepared by Joni Freeman | November 2019 | Version 1.0 Animal Rescue Freecyde- Craft Guild Felix, an eastern grey joey. enjoying a snuggle - Western QLD Wildlife Rehabilitation Bindi the wombat says thank you for her warm pouch! Brushtail possum joeys - Tasmanian Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation, & Education Services Finished Sizes Liner Height Species Size Width Height 10 20 Sugar glider, un
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    Text - Use the softest fabrics possible for liners. Flannelette, light cotton, or stretchy t-shirt jersey are recommended. Each outer pouch needs 2-3 liners for easier washing. Outer pouches can be anything from light fabrics for summer to warmer fleeces and wool for winter. This includes but is not limited to: cotton, flannelette, polar fleece, wool, jersey, sweatshirt material, etc. Both synthetic and natural fibers, or blends, are OK for outer pouches. Some rescuers prefer fabric outer pouche
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    Text - Outer Pouch Instructions The outer is constructed much the same way as the inner pouch but does not require a French seam. Only iron if using fabric that needs it. Right side and wrong side follow convention here: the pretty side that you want outside is the "right" side. 1. Cut each outer pouch with an additional 0.75-1" (1.5-2cm) seam allowance on each side and a 2-3" (3-5cm) seam allowance for creating the rolled top. 2. You can cut two pieces, one long piece folded on a short side (bo
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    Material property - Wraps in 5 Easy Steps Bat Animal Rescue Craft Guild Approved Pattern With thanks to the Shoalhaven Bat Clinic and Sanctuary Prepared by Naomi Huntsman of facebook.com/thesewloist ARF Notes: Use 100% cotton flannelette and polyfill stuffing. Stuffing can be used from old (clean) pillows. Animal Rescue Freecycle 25cm Bat Wrap Bat Wrap Step 3 Step 2 Pull the fabric through the opening so it's now Right side out BAT WRAPS Fold fabric in half Right sides together Step 1 Stitch acr
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    Text - ARF Animal Rescue Freecycle - Craft Guild Bat Wraps - Sewing Instructions Animal Rescue Freecycle Craft Guild November 2019 - Revision 1 THIS IS A BAT WRAP. NO JOKE AMAL RESeut CRAT sULD Bat wraps simulate mothers' wings and are used by carers to wrap injured and orphaned bats so they feel safe. You will need: 100% flannelette fabric- new fabric, sheets or recycled (clean) sheets, but please make sure the flannelette is 100% cotton. Bat wraps can be made in any colour and print. There are
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    Text - Pull the fabric through the opening so that the right side is now showing. Sew a line of stitching down the width of the wrap to create the pillow section. Stitching line 10cm in from fold Fold Fill the pillow with stuffing it should be firm but still squishy - and sew the opening to close the pillow. Sew 0.5cm from the edge around the three sides to make the wrap more stable. Make sure all loose threads are trimmed so the bat cannot get tangled in them. Bats will thank you for their snug
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    Text - Bird and Wildlife Rescue Nests Crochet At wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centers all over the world, dedicated staff and volunteers care for injured and orphaned birds and wildlife, with the goal of eventually releasing them back into the wild. Many of these centers appreciate hand-crafted "nests," ranging from tiny nests for a single baby hummingbird to larger nests that can hold a litter of orphaned baby rabbits, as well as all sizes in between. Since knitting creates a more flexibl
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    Text - BIRD & WILDLIFE RESCUE NESTS CROCHET - Page 2 chart below.) The approximate weight of each finished nest is also included on the chart, so you can estimate how many nests you will be able to make with your yarn. Injured and/or orphaned babies don't care what color their nests are, so feel free to use your leftover yarn. Just be sure it's 100% acrylic and not fuzzy. For example, I used Caron Simply Soft, 100% acrylic (208 yds/190 m, 4 oz/113.4 g) for the nest in the above photo, because th
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    Text - BIRD & WILDLIFE RESCUE NESTS CROCHET - Page 3 claws from getting caught in holes in the fabric, which can cause serious, even life- threatening, injury to fragile little legs and feet. • find it saves a lot of time and frustration if I use a running stitch marker and count my stitches after every row of the base and every few rows on the sides. • Caregivers often line nests with Kleenex or paper towels, to catch droppings. This takes up a bit of room, so if the nest sides seem a bit tall
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    Text - BIRD & WILDLIFE RESCUE NESTS CROCHET - Page 4 Round 3: (sc in next sc, then inc in next sc) six times (18 stitches), pm Round 4: sc in next sc, then (inc, sc 2) five times, inc, sc 1 (24 stitches), pm Round 5: (sc 3, inc) six times (30), pm Round 6: sc 2 (inc, sc 4) five times, inc, sc 2 (36), pm Round 7: (sc 5, inc) six times (42), pm Round 8: sc 3 (inc, sc 6) five times, inc, sc 3 (48), pm Round 9: (sc 7, inc) six times (54), pm Round 10: sc 4 (inc, sc 8) five times, inc, sc 4 (60), pm
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    Text - BIRD & WILDLIFE RESCUE NESTS CROCHET - Page 5 Finishing: Fasten off. (Tip: I like to slip stitch the final stitch of my last row, to minimize the jog created by spiral crochet. Then I proceed to the "invisible finish": http://www.planetjune.com/blog/ amigurumi-help/fastening-off Scroll down to section "Finishing an open piece that will be visible (Invisible Finish)".) Weave in ends. Tighten your magic ring again, to be sure it's as tight as possible and has no center hole, before weaving
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    Product - HANGING DAYTIME WALLABY BAG TUTORIAL FRONT BACK The hanging bag is made from four layers of fabric, two pieces to form the inner pocket, and two pieces for the outer pocket. This tutorial uses upcycled pillowcases. OUTER INNER YOU WILL NEED: 2 standard double/queen pillowcases (100% cotton for the liner), or equivalent fabric Wallaby Daytime Bag pattern (available from www.longgrassnaturerefuge.com.au/joeybags) Sewing machine, thread, scissors, pins, marker pen, iron OPTIONAL: A corres
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    Pattern - HANGING DAYTIME WALLABY BAG TUTORIAL STEP 1: Start with 2 standard pillowcases. A standard double/queen pillowcase will fit the wallaby pattern. NOTE: If your pillowcase is slightly narrower, or wider, adjust the pattern accordingly a. Turn pillowcase inside out. Press. Trace pattern. b. Pin the layers together flat and cut around outer line. Keep offcuts for Step 2 c. On top (front) layer only, cut out scoop d. With right sides together, sew front to back around outer edge e. Repeat s
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    Purple - STEP 2: Create the hanging strap. a. Using the top of the pillowcase from step 1A, unfold top flap and trim side seams b. Cut into three strips of equal width (~20cm, or whatever makes best use of your fabric O V. With right sides together, join the 3 pieces to make one long strip. Press seams C. open. d. With right sides together, fold in half lengthwise. Stitch. Press seam open. Turn strap right side out. Press seam to strap centre, and top stitch edges. e. f. NOTE: If not using pillo
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    Denim - STEP 3: Join inner and outer pockets Right side out a. Start with inner layer, turn right side facing inwards. Take outer Right side in layer and turn right side facing outwards. b. Place outer pocket (blue) inside the inner pocket (cream). Pin along curved edge and stitch together. STEP 4: Secure strap to bag a. Position strap upside down over bag, lining up edges of the strap with the top of the bag. b. Sandwich the strap in (A) between the inner and outer pockets. Pin into place. Tuck
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    Text - STEP 5: Close opening and topstitch a. Clip edges of curved bag front. Trim corners and seam allowance if bulky b. Turn bag right side out. Pin opening closed, and top stitch around top edge of bag. Congratulations, you did it! Page 5 of 5 .....
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    Text - MICRO POUCHES Used for glider and possum joeys Wool Pouches with 100% cotton liners (3 preferred) Liner is from 100% cotton or flannelette. Pattern next page. If you don't sew please feel free to just send knitted pouches and liner will be made for them. Finished dimensions: 12cm wide x 12cm long when finished (after sewing together), Closed on three sides and left open at the top. Knitted Pouch Material: 8 ply pure wool Knitting: Pouches should be knitted in plain (garter) stitch both si
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    Text - MICRO POUCH LINER Version 1 Dimensions are important as the liners need to fit snuggly in the outers. Finished dimensions 12cm wide and 17cm long. Liner includes a 5cm turndown that goes over the completed Outer Hem fold Hem fold 2 Cutting Line Seam 1 Seam 2 Micro Pouch Liner Cut 2 Why French Seams? French seams trap raw edges preventing threads sticking to wounds and claws getting caught. They also improve strength. 2cm French seams make a stronger, more serviceable, longer lasting liner
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    Text - MICRO POUCH This version is designed to be cut on a fold at bottom edge. Dimensions are important as the liners need to fit snuggly in the outers. Finished dimensions 12cm wide and 17cm long. Liner includes a 5cm turndown that goes over the completed Outer LINER Version 2 Cutting Line Hem fold 1 Seam 1 Hem fold 2 Seam 2 Why French Seams? French seams trap Position raw edges preventing threads sticking to wounds and claws Micro Pouch Liner Position on fold Cut 1 on double layer this edgel
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    Auto part - ARF Wildlife Pouches - Knitting Pattern Animal Rescue Freecyde- Craft Guild %3D Animal Rescue Freecycle Craft Guild November 2019 – Revision 1 You will need: 8 ply yarn - wool or acrylic but no knobbly bits in the yarn for joeys to chew on. Size 4mm knitting needles. Knit in garter stitch, stocking stitch or a little toes will become tangled in the loose stitches. both. No lacey patterns becau Pouches can be as colourful as you like. This is a great project for using up leftover wool
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    Text - Two Loom Knitting Projects for Animal Rescue Creating a basic pouch and blanket Pouch - tight and slow knitting Small blanket - easy and fast knitting What you need: What you need: Cotton, bamboo, or wool (not synthetics) - 4 to 8 ply, in DK/size4 yarn A round or long loom, narrow gauge (for tight knitting) is better (I'm using 56cm diameter, with 56pegs, bought from Spotlight - https://www.spotlightstores.com/craft-hobbi es/yarn-needle-art/needle-art-tools-accesso ries/looms/crafters-cho
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    Recipe - MICROBAT POUCHES ARCCG Animol Rescue Collective Croft Guild Currently there are two kinds of Microbat Pouches 1- Rescue Pouches - For Microbats 2- Hanging Pouches - For Microbats It is of EXTREME importance there are no loose threads or exposed edges The inside of the pouch should be the "soft" side of the fabric and seam free. 1- Rescue Pouches Materials - 100% natural fibres eg cotton, bamboo. "Baby soft" Recommended -100% cotton flannelette, perfect for upcycling flannelette sheets..
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    Text - Dimensions are not critical. Cutting a little smaller to fit into remnants is fine. Ties are attached at "X" and can be ribbon, tape or finished strips of fabric Ties need to be sewn securely to outside of finished pouch. Leave ties long approx 25cm each side The tie at the opening is used to close the pouch if required Ties at the top are to hang the pouch open end down. MICRO RESCUE POUCH ARCCG Animal Rescue Collective Craft Guild Micro Rescue Pouch 2cm Cut 2 Print Check MATERIALS 100%
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    Flyer - VERY IMPORTANT There can be NO loose threads or Single Hanging exposed edges for microbat Micro Pouch equipment. Can result in injury Pattern includes 1.5cm seam allowance Cut on fold Cut 1 - Outer - Polar Fleece Cut 1 - Liner Flannelette 3 1- Cut 1 Outer and 1 Liner with indicated edge on fold 2- Pin each piece separately 1.5 cm from edge down seam one, sew 3- Pin right sides together 1.5cm from edge at seam 2, sew 4- Turn so right side of both outer and liner are out. top stitch around
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    Text - Double Hanging Micro Pouch Cut on fold Cut 1 - Outer - Polar Fleece Cut 1 - Liner - Flannalette 2cm Print Check Follow sewing instructions for single pouch ARCCG Animal Rescue Collective Craft Guild CUT ON FOLD
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    Text - WHAT FABRIC TO USE FOR MY ITEM/WHAT CAN I MAKE WITH MY FABRIC (Draft Only V2.0) General notes Reuse of clean good quality fabrics is great! Search group for 'flame tesť if you don't know what your fabric is. Please don't use fabric with pilling on it - animals may suck on the pills. Only natural fibres against skin. Breathability and softness are a priority for liners. Please don't use fabric with glitter/plastic coatings (eg plastic backed curtaining). Batwrap & Micro pouch Micro pouch H
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    Text - WHAT YARN TO USE FOR MY ITEM/WHAT CAN I MAKE WITH MY YARN (Draft Only V1.0) General notes This is for Knitting/Crocheting etc. See What Fabric What Item for Sewing Items Please don't use 'knobbly yarn' - animals may suck on the bits No lacy patterns -animals may get stuck in the holes Micro pouch ARC CRAFTGUILD All Liners Pouch Outer outer # Nests* Wool х Acrylic х х Cotton TBA х Bamboo TBA х Synthetic Blends х х (2x8ply) or 8ply Yarn Thickness 8ply or thicker (1x8ply,1x10 ply) Hook/Needl
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    Text - Wildlife Pouches Sewing Tutorial for rescue wildlife pouches Fabric requirements. Finished Size Fabric Requirements SIZE Species Outer Liner Outer Liner 10 x 15cm 10 x 20cm 35 x 23cm 35 x 30cm Sugar Glider, unfurred possum XX Small 4" x 6" 15 x 20cm 4" x 8" 14" x 9" 14" x 11" 46 x 35cm 18" x 13" Ringtail Possum, Bandicoot 15 x 25cm 4cm x 28cm X Small 18" x 11" 6" x 8" 6" x 10" 51 x 44cm Bushtail possum, 20 x 30cm 20x 35cm 51 x 38cm Small 8" x 14" 8" x 12" 20" x 15" 20" x 17" Koala 25 x 35
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    Text - Wildlife Pouches Instructions: Select and Print Templates: For ease of printing there are 3 separate PDFS attached to this pattern to account for different size pouches. Select your required size according to the template images below. MEDIUM POUCH MAL POUCH| MEDUMPOUOH OUTLA OUTER XX SMALL TO MEDIUM 5. 6 7 8 MIDMPO MEDM LARGd MEDIUMLAa POUCH ou POUCH LARGE POCH INNEN LARGE POUCH LARGE POUCH X LARGE POUCH OUTER DUTEN OUTER XX LARGE POUCH OUTER XX LARGE POUCH 15 OUTER INNER ed sia 10 60xoc
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    Text - Wildlife Pouches Cutting the Pieces: * Take your liner and outer fabric and fold in half lengthwise. Lay your template along the folded edge. XX SMALL POUCH INNER AXX SMALL POUCH OUTER 10x 20cm 10x 15cm (finished size) (4"x6) (inished sige) * Cut TWO of each shape out 3 | Page of 6 © 2019 Piccolo Studio www.piccolostudio.com.au FOLD
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    Wildlife Pouches Sewing your outer: * Place your outer pieces RST (right sides together) and pin. Using approximately a 1cm (1/2") seam allowance, stitch around the outside of your shape. Use a shorter stitch length to ensure sturdiness of the seam and lock your stitches at the beginning and end of sewing. DO NOT STITCH ACROSS THE TOP OF YOUR POUCH. Trim your seams down. Please note: When it comes to fabric for wildlife pouches your softest side is your right side. This may not be the printed si
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    Text - Wildlife Pouches Sewing your liner: Note: Make 2-3 liners for every outer so that washing and changing is easier for our amazing wildlife carers. * Place your outer pieces WST (wrong sides together) and pin. Using approximately a 1cm (1/2") seam allowance, stitch around the outside of your shape. Use a shorter stitch length to ensure sturdiness of the seam and lock your stitches at the beginning and end of sewing. DO NOT STITCH ACROSS THE TOP OF YOUR POUCH. Trim your seams down. Please no
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