We are
Making Good
Welcome to our community of makers! We’re a not-for-profit collective who gather to sew, embroider and craft warm, heartfelt pieces for those in need.
250 water bottles
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500 baby hats
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123 Merino blankets
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250 water bottles 〰️ 500 baby hats 〰️ 123 Merino blankets 〰️
Join our sewing groups in Auckland & Waiheke
You’re welcome to join us in person or create at home on your own schedule. Every stitch you make brings comfort and warmth to Kiwi families.
Coffee and cake are provided. Please register to let us know you’re coming. Take a look at our FAQs section for more info.
Auckland
Every second Sunday of the month from 12.30 - 4pm
Waiorea Community Hub, 990 Great North Road, Western Springs
Waiheke
Every third Saturday of the month from 12.30 - 4pm
Literacy Aotearoa - Waiheke Island, 8 Miami Avenue, Surfdale
Donate to our cause
Help us keep NZ’s tamariki warm this winter. All proceeds go straight back into materials and supplies, so we can keep gifting warmth through our work.
Keep an eye on this page for our latest creations — and thank you for helping us make the world a cosier place!
Shop our handmade products
Our handmade products are lovingly created using natural fibres and warm materials. All proceeds from our online shop are used to buy materials and supplies. Thank you for supporting Making Good!
Looking for the perfect baby gift? We have you sorted! These nappy bags are the perfect size to fit all the essentials - just grab and go. Featuring gorgeous fabric designs and handy pockets, these bags are not just super practical, they are super cool!
Each bag contains:
* a change mat (fleecy soft on one side, wipeable waterproof fabric on the other)
*a small waterproof pouch for wet nappy
*4 gorgeous facecloths/wipes
Our partners
We work with the below partners supplying merino hats, blankets, hot-water-bottle covers and baby bags to families in need. Contact us to find out how we can help your charity, or how to donate materials to support our cause.
Woven Earth
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Littlemore
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Te Iti Pounamu Hauora
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Piritahi Hau Ora Waiheke
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Waiheke Budgeting Services
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Waiheke Hospice
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West Auckland Midwives
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Waitakere Hospital Maternity Unit
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Ranui Community Centre
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Thread Lightly for distribution in schools
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Nest Collective
Woven Earth 〰️ Littlemore 〰️ Te Iti Pounamu Hauora 〰️ Piritahi Hau Ora Waiheke 〰️ Waiheke Budgeting Services 〰️ Waiheke Hospice 〰️ West Auckland Midwives 〰️ Waitakere Hospital Maternity Unit 〰️ Ranui Community Centre 〰️ Thread Lightly for distribution in schools 〰️ Nest Collective
Register to join us, or send us an enquiry
To find out how to donate materials, join one of our sewing groups or find out how to sew from home, contact us below.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes please, although we do always have cutting jobs and some hand sewing on the day.
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Bring either an overlocker or sewing machine. What we make is decided month to month. We’ll let you know what machines are required in the Messenger comms. Please register your interest via our contact form and we’ll be in touch with more information.
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Yes, overlocker or sewing machine.
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Every second Sunday of the month from 12.30 - 4pm at the Waiorea Community Hub, 990 Great North Road, Western Springs.
Coffee and cake are provided!
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Every third Saturday of the month from 12.30 - 4pm at Literacy Aotearoa - Waiheke Island, 8 Miami Avenue, Surfdale.
Coffee and cake are provided!
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We would love that! We can supply materials, please get in touch!
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Good quality woollen blankets, merino fabric, and cute bright cottons.
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Get in touch and we’ll see how we can help you.
