With all that is going on in the world, the sewing community is stepping up and wanting to help medical providers with shortages.
That is all great and inspiring. But here are a couple tips for those wanting to sewing and help in your own community.
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Start by asking your friends and family in the health care field. They might personally need something and you can make it.
If that doesn't work, call your local doctors, hospitals and hospice. I personally think we need to keep it local if we can. If they are not in need, you don't need to worry about it.
Another option is to check out your own local facebook groups or search for groups like this one called Sewing for Lives. They put you in contact with actual requests for medical sewing needs.
Or check out Donate Take Action and see if there is a need in your area.
And remember, medical grade masks, gowns and booties are best. But if there is a shortage the CDC has some guidance on handmade medical sewing projects.
I hope this list will help you in your quest to help. But just remember the most important thing for you to do is stay safe and stay home.
If you are planning to sew face masks, check out this great post on Why and How to Sew Face Masks from Phat Quarters. She has a lot of insight on donating, selling and self care in the midst of chaos.
Face Mask Patterns
Fabric Face Mask with Ties by Made Everyday
Surgical Face Mask from Sweet Red Poppy
Fabric Face Mask from Tie Dye Diva
This mask is designed for covering N95 so they can last longer for medical professionals.
This mask is designed for covering N95 so they can last longer for medical professionals.
Face Mask from Sulky
Fitted Fabric Face Mask from Sweet Red Poppy
Face Mask from It's Always Autumn
Bias Tape Mask with Flexible Nose from Sweet Red Poppy
No Sew Face Mask from a T-shirt from Raegun Ramblings
If you are looking for a quick, no sew mask option for yourself or family members, this is the tutorial for you.
Kids Face Mask with Filter Pocket from My Sew Bliss
She also has a great video on how to sew up the mask.
Fitted Face Mask for Adults and Kids from Fleece Fun
Scrub Hats
Bouffant Scrub Hat Pattern from Seamingly Smitten
Gowns and Scrubs
Isolation Gown from Peekaboo Patterns
I personally have sewn several of these for one of my nurse friends. It is a quick sew and very useful.
Scrub Top from Rad Patterns
Scrub Pants from Rad Patterns
Eliane Scrub Top from Jalie Patterns
Scrubs from Kwik Sew
Men and Women's Scrub Patterns from PDF Patterns Boutique
I'm looking for a pattern for the scrub hats. Have you seen one for that? Hopefully a pdf pattern as well if at all possible. Thanks so much for all of the information that you have been providing. It is so very helpful!
ReplyDeleteHey Vivian! Just added several scrub hat patterns that I recently found. Hope they help.
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