06/09/2022
Edit (06-09-22): Thank you to everyone that has shown their support for this page and our ultimate goal of creating and donating Angel Garments for those who have suffered the pain of child loss at birth.
We are currently reviewing the logistical process of the page and how to authenticate those who are truly in need of Angel Garments.
The goal is to make sure these garments make their way to the families or individuals grieving from the loss of their newborn child.
There is so much pain out there that the least we can aspire to do is alleviate some of that. Especially for those who cannot afford such things.
All we ask is to please not take advantage of the service as it is not meant to be a free clothing outlet. This is strictly a non-profit service for those who are suffering from the loss of their newborn children.
We appreciate everyone reaching out with interest about the garments. However, these suits and dresses are not currently available for alternative situations outside of our primary goal. We will update everyone if we end up creating designs for the general public or if we start making dresses for any occasion. At this current time, this is not a service that we are offering.
We also do not provide custom designs upon request. All designs are pre-made and are available if in stock. As much as we would love to do custom work, we simply do not have the capacity to take on that workload with only one seamstress doing this on their personal time. We hope you understand.
Thank you again for all your support. We are genuinely touched by everyone who has/is helping us make this a possibility.
Original Post: (06-08-22)
Hello!
I am the designer from TKN Fashion and I started this page as a way to connect with my local community and give back to those who are experiencing the hardest loss imaginable. I want to explain a bit about this page, the Gowns/Suits and a bit about myself.
**Note: These gowns are only available to people who reside in London Ontario**
About the Gowns and Suits:
The Gowns and Suits are custom made for babies between the weight of approximately 1/2 lb to 11lbs. There are a variety of colors and sizes. All gowns and suits are one of a kind and do not look the same as the other. They will be FREE to the families who need them and are available in the London, Ontario area ONLY. These gowns and suits are made with recycled textiles and are donated by the seamstress or with donations from people around the world. People send in their gently used gowns to be repurposed into these Angel Gowns and Suits or have purchased supplies and notions. Each dress or suit comes with a custom keepsake keychain that is made with the same materials and embellishments that are on the garment for their child. This is meant to be a small token of comfort and connection for the family.
Sales and availability:
This page does NOT sell any of these dresses or suits. They are not made to order, rather are designed in advanced and have a limited stock. Stock will be replenished periodically and updates will be found on this page.
Special notes: This page and charity is run by one person. There may be times where garments or the seamstress may be unavailable. I would like to apologize in advance for these periodic inconveniences. Dresses can only be delivered in London, Ontario due to limited transportation. Pick up is available upon confirmation.
How to request: To request a gown or suit for a grieving family, please email us at the attached email below (see image). Please include in the subject line "ANGEL GOWNS OR SUITS" to ensure that your email is seen immediately. Please include all requested information. The seamstress will reply to you shortly afterwards. If there is no email response: please check the page for posts and updates about availability.
About the designer: I am a local designer who has been teaching myself how to sew with books and experimentation. I primarily make dresses/Apparel for adults. I started sewing August 26, 2021 and have no formal training. I started TKN Fashion as a passive hobby and outlet for severe mental health and was blessed with such an overwhelming response to my designs, that the page expanded rather quickly. Through interacting with the followers of that page, I eventually came across the idea to make Gowns and Suits for children who have unfortunately passed away in birth or during pregnancy. When I informed my page of this, I was greeted with an abundance of support and even recieved donations in the form of wedding gowns or for supplies. These donations have been used to purchase thrifted textiles to transform into the gowns that you see on this page. My hopes is to give back to the community and provide the same support that has been so graciously given to me.
