Our local health care providers could use our help! There is a shortage of protective masks. Until supplies are restored, hand-made masks are being distributed to those who need them the most. There is an urgent need for more masks ASAP.
If you are willing to join by sewing masks, register below. Our community is using a standardized design. Once you have registered, someone will be in touch to share those specifications and discuss safe delivery of the masks. Donations of 100% cotton, higher thread-count pillowcases, sheets or fabric, as well as 1/8″ and/or 1/4″ flat elastic are also needed. Donations can be indicated on the registration form.
Cheryl French says
I need to go home to get my sewing machine and would like to know how long it takes in hours for a straight line seamstress to make a batch. Needing to plan logistics. 😉
Julia Bendall says
Great question! For myself, the cutting takes the longest…
As for the sewing bit, once you have the tucks figured out (I found them fussy in the beginning) sewing from start to finish takes about 10 minutes. That time can be again cut if you make say, 10 at a time:) Many thanks for helping out our community!!
Ariane hansen says
Hi Julia,
I’ve been making the masks that are more like cups over your mouth and nose. Are these still ok? I’ve been using cotton with an inner sleeve of non woven fabric .
Julia Bendall says
Hi Ariane,
There are so many different types of mask patterns and suggested materials out there now for people to consider. I think that we all need to make a choice as to what would best suit our own personal needs and that of our family members.
If you are sewing for our mask campaign, first of all many thanks! We also ask that you please stick to the pattern and materials that have been outlined in our PDF. There has been much consideration put into the design and local application of this particular mask.