I am absolutely honored to participate in this project and have been inspired these last few weeks by OrtaBlu and UNICEF’s explicitly large hearts. Thank you for viewing my project.
The initial criteria for my design were functional, practical, wash ability, comfort, appearance, temperature, safety, pockets, and very heavily construction, for the sake of the women in Lebanon. It was very important for me to cognitively construct each garment to make sure not only could it be made, but if it could be made by beginners, pattern cutting and fabric consumption and if it were made to last, all calling for a great deal of innovation. In the girl “looks 1 and 2” and in the boy “looks 2 and 3” there are pockets along the side seam and bodice bottom seam. Pockets in these locations could be sewn into the seams because they are fairly large and lengthy and could leave room. If preferred, all looks can be mixed and matched.

Girl look 1:
Here exist two pockets: One long one across the base of the bodice going into the side seam and seam between the skirt and top. A piece of elastic could be run through this long pocket to keep it better fastened to her. A “bow tie” from can allow the young girl to get in and out of the jumper. (Elastic is in all waists)

Girl 2: Here exist four pockets. 2 run from a yolk in the top into the side seams and between the top and bottom inspired by an apron. Two draw string pockets are conveniently at her sides. The front is completely open to allow seamstresses to sew all the way down. To replace button holes that can be ripped, I have suggested bias tape-esque strips of denim to act almost like frog closures. These can be sewn over a few times to not be easily torn out. I think an older girl (15) could potentially prefer a dress over a jumper.

Girl 3:
3 pockets. Two draw string pockets on her skirt and one for pencils, etc on the bodice.

Boy 1:
Here I have drawn 4 pockets on the shirt. On the left are 3, shaped into each other, almost like a shoe rack, but are tight enough against him and into the seams so objects do not fall out. A smaller pocket rests on the bottom right. The pants mimic the idea of pockets in pockets. Elastic waist band.

Boy 2:
3 pockets on top. The shirt is inspired by what he could potentially where on other occasions or what he may see his father wear. The wide neck would allow him to get in and out without buttons, making it easier on the seamstresses. On the sleeves hang button adjustments for playing. Frog-like closures on the drawstring pockets on the shorts.

Boy 3: Simplicity. A pocket diagonally crosses against his stomach allowing items to be placed. Here I show an example of draw string pants, eliminating elastic that can dull and buttons that could fall off.

Safety: 3M develops a scotch reflective tape. I think it would be neat if a patch, strip or logo of this tape could be placed onto the front of each outfit (a top of the pocket) or behind. My concern is for children traveling early in the morning and perhaps even getting home when it is getting dark. This could help them be spotted easier and travel in groups. This tape is often used on athletic wear and has been employed by companies like Nautica, Patagonia, and Gap.

I am happy to be apart of this upcycle and happier yet for the children.