03/11/17 Pyjama Fairies, PO Box 267, Manchester, M41 4DU Registered Charity No: 1166993 Rules for Fairies In this document you will find all rules that you must follow to be a fairy. These rules must be followed as advised by hospital staff and legal team. If you have any questions regarding these rules please contact an admin direct via email to [email protected] or group chat on Facebook. Content Rules for • Wrap Top • Pyjama Pants • Newborn Gown • Hospital Gown • Posting • Patterns • Claiming Orders • Gaining Wings • Fairy Buddies • Data Protection • Contacting Admins • Donated Fabric • Fairy Conduct
In this document you will find all rules that you must follow to be a fairy. These rules must be followed as advised by hospital staff and legal team. If you have any questions regarding these rules please contact an admin direct via email to [email protected] or group chat on Facebook. Content Rules for
• Fabric Lightweight, 100% woven cotton (e.g. cotton poplin, patchwork-weight cotton fabric, etc.) Fabric must not contain any metallic elements such as glitter and metallic threads. Fabric must be new and unused. Fabric should be prewashed with no harsh detergents. Fabric with “Not to be used for sleepwear” cannot be used. No prints with death imagery (e.g. skulls), food (can be used for Newborn, 0-6m or 6-12m only), and religious connotations.
• Binding Binding must be 100% cotton. Straight cut binding can be used instead of bias cut, as there are no curves for this garment. Binding should be 1 inch wide.
• http://wrappyjamafairies.co.uk/patterns/: PDF Patterns
• Thread Thread should be cotton or polyester ONLY. Cotton thread is preferred. Thread must not be metallic.
• Usual sewing supplies
DO DON’T
Do use ties on all sizes to fasten the top.
Don’t deviate from the pattern
Do finish all seams by using pinking shears, zigzagging the edges or using an overlocking/overcasting
stitch.
Don’t apply binding to the armholes, bottom hem or vertical raw edge on
front pieces.
Do construct the garment as per the instructions
Don’t fold over back of neckline before applying binding.
Do make sure you choose complementary fabrics if using more than one design. No “patching-up” of
fabrics.
Don’t use more than 2 fabrics per item. Binding is excluded but should be
complimentary
Do sew the short edge of the binding/ties closed, as well as the
long edge.
Don’t add applique, trims or embroidery
Do remember that tops can close either way (left over right or right
over left), unless otherwise stated.
Don’t apply poppers to the kimono top unless given special instructions to do
so. Do make sure there is one internal
and one external tie. Don’t forget to snip seam allowance
under armpit to reduce bulk. Do finish all raw edges of binding. Don’t add a label
• Fabric Lightweight, 100% woven cotton (e.g. cotton poplin, patchwork-weight cotton fabric, etc.) Fabric must not contain any metallic elements such as glitter and metallic threads. Fabric must be new and unused. Fabric should be prewashed with no harsh detergents. Fabric with “Not to be used for sleepwear” cannot be used. No prints with death imagery (e.g. skulls), food (can be used for Newborn, 0-6m or 6-12m only), and religious connotations.
• Elastic Elastic should width ¾ - 1 inch.
• http://wrappyjamafairies.co.uk/patterns/: PDF Patterns
• Thread Thread should be cotton or polyester ONLY. Cotton thread is preferred. Thread must not be metallic.
• Usual sewing supplies
DO DON’T
Do leave a gap in the centre back of your waistband if sewing for gaining wings so
that an admin can add a label before sending on.
Don’t leave overlocking ends unfinished. Finish ends by weaving
chain back in or by tying off. (Don’t just cut!)
Do add our label to the centre back of the waistband.
Don’t snip into seam allowance at crotch, this weakens this seam.
Do construct the garment as per the instructions
Don’t sew a side seam into the trousers.
Do finish all seams by using pinking shears, zigzagging the edges or using an
overlocking/overcasting stitch.
Don’t sew your elastic together with a twist in it and make sure it is securely
sewn. Do feel free to add cuffs to legs using a
coordinating fabric. They should measure NO MORE THAN 3" when finished. Once the cuff is attached, the seam needs to be
finished correctly and topstitched down
Don’t use “Fray Check” as it may react to the child’s skin and may melt.
Don’t use hand sewing.
Don’t deviate from the pattern.
Do follow admins instructions regarding necessary adaptations for specific orders.
Don’t add applique, trims or embroidery
Do sew the inside leg seam before hemming the trousers.
Don’t apply binding to any part of this garment.
Do make sure you choose complementary fabrics if using more than one design. No
“patching-up” of fabrics.
Don’t use more than 2 fabrics per item. Binding is excluded but should be
• Fabric Lightweight, 100% woven cotton (e.g. cotton poplin, patchwork-weight cotton fabric, etc.) Fabric must not contain any metallic elements such as glitter and metallic threads. Fabric must be new and unused. Fabric should be prewashed with no harsh detergents. No prints with death imagery (e.g. skulls), and religious connotations.
• Cotton Tape Cotton tape should be ½ inch wide. Only needed if not using binding for closure tab.
• Poppers/ Snap Tape If using individual poppers: Plastic poppers only, KAM size 20 or T5. No sew-in poppers. No engraved poppers. If using snap tape:
• Standard 2.5cm or 5cm spaced popper tape, can be polyester although cotton is preferred.
• Binding Binding must be 100% cotton. Binding needs to be cut on the bias to accommodate curves on the garment. Binding should be 1 inch wide.
• http://wrappyjamafairies.co.uk/patterns/ : PDF Patterns
• Thread Thread should be cotton or polyester ONLY. Cotton thread is preferred. Thread must not be metallic.
• Usual sewing supplies
DO DON’T
Make size X-Large unless otherwise instructed.
Don’t deviate from the pattern.
Do add 3 poppers to each shoulder and 2 poppers to front tab.
Don’t attach an internal tab.
Do construct the garment as per the instructions
Don’t use binding on armholes or bottom hem.
Do finish all seams by using pinking shears, zigzagging the edges or using
an overlocking/overcasting stitch.
Don’t add applique, trims or embroidery
Do sew snap tape ON TOP of binding
(unless using individual poppers). Don’t add applique, trims or
embroidery Do follow admins instructions
regarding necessary adaptations for specific orders.
Don’t use more than 2 fabrics per item. Binding is excluded but should
be complimentary Do make sure the shoulders fasten Don’t use “Fray Check” as it may
• Fabric Lightweight, 100% woven cotton (e.g. cotton poplin, patchwork-weight cotton fabric, etc.) Fabric must not contain any metallic elements such as glitter and metallic threads. Fabric must be new and unused. Fabric should be prewashed with no harsh detergents. No prints with death imagery (e.g. skulls), food (can be used for Newborn, 0-6m or 6-12m only), and religious connotations.
• Cotton Tape Cotton tape should be ½ or ¾” inch wide. Only needed if using individual poppers.
• Poppers/ Snap Tape If using individual poppers: Plastic poppers only, KAM size 20 or T5. No sew-in poppers. No engraved poppers. If using snap tape: Standard 5cm spaced popper tape, can be polyester although cotton is preferred.
• Binding
• Binding must be 100% cotton. Straight cut binding can be used instead of bias cut, as there are no curves for this garment. Binding should be 1 inch wide.
• http://wrappyjamafairies.co.uk/patterns/: PDF Patterns
• Thread Thread should be cotton or polyester ONLY. Cotton thread is preferred. Thread must not be metallic.
• Usual sewing supplies
DO DON’T
Do make sure the gown fastens with back piece on top of front piece. The front is the piece cut on fold, the back
is the two pieces.
Don’t leave overlocking ends unfinished. Finish ends by weaving chain back in or by tying off. (Don’t
just cut!) Do use at least 3 poppers on each shoulder and 2 poppers on tabs (if
required).
Don’t use binding on any raw edges, facing can be applied around
neckline if required. Do construct as per the instructions Don’t deviate from the pattern.
Do sew the ties into the seam allowance
Don’t add applique, trims or embroidery
Do finish all seams by using pinking shears, zigzagging the edges or using
an overlocking/overcasting stitch.
Don’t apply individual poppers without twill tape/binding as shoulder
• You must iron garments before packing. When packing, the garment should be placed inside a clear garment bag with a suffocation notice along with a sizing/poem postcard (available here). Garment bags should be sealed closed for parent orders but left open for hospital orders and stock.
• NO EXTRA ITEMS/GIFTS should be included.
• Parent Order address requests should be made via email to [email protected] by quoting the order number.
• Should be posted first class with proof of postage (unless otherwise directed by admin).
• You should inform “Order Fairies” on daily order fairy post when you post a parcel stating date posted and line number/order number (if relevant).
• If you want to be reimbursed for posting parcel please send a clear copy of proof of postage (with postage amount and postcode visible) along with your PayPal address via email ([email protected]. You should write the order/line number or “stock” on the top of the proof. There is no limit to how many postage receipts that can be refunded however fairies should always minimise their postage costs by avoiding sending one garment at a time when multiples are being sent.
Rules for Claiming Orders
• Only fairies with wings can claim parent/hospital orders.
• Fairies must only claim orders that they have enough fabric for. Fabric will not be provided by PF unless stated on the order
• Only one fairy should complete each order (i.e. fairy must sew all items on one line of order sheet)
• Only claim orders you have time to complete.
• Fairies can volunteer to complete five parent orders per calendar month only two lines of a hospital order in the first 24 hours from release.
• However, parent orders with special adaptions and custom measurements are excluded from the five per calendar month limit.
• Make sure you have a garment label, poem/sizing postcard and garment bag for your claimed order.
Patterns are available as a free pdf pattern which is printed at home using A4 paper. Or alternatively they are available to purchase as large format patterns. Printing at home
• Patterns should be printed at 100% scale (auto-scaling off).
• Print page with Test Square to check scale before printing the rest of the pattern.
• Do not print double-sided.
• Patterns should be printed on A4 paper. Ordering Patterns
• The patterns are available to order here. Other Pattern Information
• The patterns for this group are free of charge.
• You will receive the password for access to the patterns by Facebook message when joining the group. Or you may request the password by contacting us via email to [email protected].
• You should not redistribute or recreate these patterns.
• You must not deviate from the pattern in any way unless instructed by admin, if you have questions regarding this please contact us by email, [email protected].
• No garments should be made using our patterns outside the charity without our permission.
• No garments made with our patterns should be sold without permission.
As a new fairy you are required to send sewn garments to admins for quality control.
• You should send wings garments to Pyjama Fairies, PO Box 267, Manchester, M41 4DU.
• When sending wings garments you should include a note asking for wings, your name, sizes, genders of garment.
• You should inform “Order Fairies” on daily order fairy post on Facebook, or email [email protected] when you post a parcel stating date posted.
To gain your wings you will need to sew the following items: • Newborn Gown
• 6-12m gown (with poppers)
• 6 year gown
• 7 year pyjamas You must gain all relevant wings before putting your name down for parent or hospital orders. You are able to sew for stock without ALL wings and send to the above address. If you fail to gain your wings an admin will contact you to explain, and give constructive criticism so that you can reattempt or rectify. Any garments made which do not meet standards will be recycled to make garments that do meet our standards. New fairies should seek help from “Fairy Buddies” to ask for advice when needed. Read next section for more information. You are required to gain at least one wing within 6 months of joining the sewing Facebook group. If you do not do this within the stated time you will be removed from the group. You are welcome to rejoin.
Rules for Donated Fabric
Do not ask for donated fabric, it will be distributed for the relevant orders when available. Do feel free to ask family and friends for fabric donations. Do not approach companies directly for fabric donations, please give admins details for contact. Donated fabric MUST be used for the garments NOT for personal projects. Fairies may be responsible for paying postage for donated fabric. Discount codes for fabric retailers can be found in the files on the Sewing Group on Facebook.
As a new (or existing) fairy you can seek advice from our ‘Fairy Buddies’. You can contact a fairy buddy with any questions regarding gaining your wings or garment construction by commenting on the daily ‘Buddy Post’ on Facebook. Alternatively, you may contact the buddies via email, [email protected]. Fairies will help with any construction related queries. The buddy moderator is:
- Sarah Goddard
The buddy moderator checks that all answers on the buddy post
are accurate and not left unanswered.
Rules for Data Protection
Fairies should not contact parents/families under any circumstances. Tagging/messaging on Facebook is not allowed. No details of the order should be posted alongside the order name. In order to keep anonymity please use order number if stating order details such as age. Order details shared with fairies (names, ages, addresses, email addresses) should not be shared or used for any purpose other than posting the garment. A password is required for the order sheets and can be obtained from admins via email after gaining wings. Fairies may share any information or photographs that are on the Pyjama Fairies website, but cannot use any photographs posted onto the Facebook groups without consent from admins. Fairies must ensure that any records of orders and order details are stored in a confidential manner.
Rules for Contacting Admins/Helper Team
Don’t repeat your question to admin unless you have not had a response in 24 hours. If you want to send a message to admin on Facebook, please create a group chat with all three admins or send an email to [email protected]. Do not contact admin on the weekend unless urgent! Do not contact admin or helpers between the hours of 10pm - 8am.
Roles within the charity Founders: Amanda Chadwick Chelsea Williams (Chelsea Danielle on Facebook) Head Admin: Hannah Louise Admin: Kayleigh Whitton (Kaylz on Facebook) Like Page Moderator: Victoria Thompson Fairy Group Moderators: Rachel Parlor Rebecca Clish Parent Group Moderators: Patricia Hurst Parent Order Fairies: Emma Dargie Sophie May Alison Ashcroft Hospital Order Fairies: Amie Milligan Karen Newberry Buddy Moderator: Sarah Goddard Event Fairy: Clare Davies Fundraising Fairy: Alexa Pellumbi Newsletter Fairy: Sophie May Alison Ashcroft Label/Postcard/Garment Bag/Fabric Fairy: Rachel Parlor
