Harmony, I'm so sorry this is causing you such a headache! I completely understand. It would be great if every project went well but so seldom is it straightforward. Re-do of existing items is especially tough, because something has to fit predetermined sizes, etc. So much simpler when we create something pretty on the fly, as long as it never needed measuring! It's hard for someone else to figure out how difficult a sewing project really is.
I couldn't be there, but I believe 10 children were of the age to fully make the craft and their younger siblings just played with the parts, lol. I had enough supplies for 15 prepared. We were preparing for 17 children total. We're a small church. Half these children aren't actually from families in membership, but come often enough to be included, or are grandchildren of members.