Sewing PPE for Health Workers

06/11/2020

In case this might be useful...

Elastic Face Cover Strap, String Cord Holder Earloop Cord Ear Tie Rope Handmade DIY String for Beading & Jewellery Making (22Yard)

03/30/2020

SUPER easy mask: no sewing

PSA: If you find yourself in an apocalyptic world - you should probably protect your lungs. Just sayin. Made this “how to” video for my Apocalyptic Technical...

03/30/2020

Making a seriously effective mask!

A doctor explains how to make the safest face mask. This is a safe face mask that if built properly should be donated to your local emergency services. It ut...

03/30/2020

https://www.propublica.org/article/this-va-hospital-cited-misleading-data-to-restrict-mask-use-for-health-care-workers

Workers at a VA hospital in New Mexico have been told not to wear face masks in certain cases, even though earlier CDC guidance said masks can protect against spread of the coronavirus.

03/30/2020

https://www.inkstonenews.com/health/coronavirus-chinese-scientist-advises-people-europe-us-wear-face-masks-public/article/3077539

People who don’t cover their mouths are making a big mistake, says the director-general of China’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

03/30/2020

Universal mask-wearing is the most overlooked COVID-19 lifesaver

https://www.maskssavelives.org/?fbclid=IwAR0pPnDZATK5dIXMZhWgBLWlEAPPEDvX6GcJ464A2odyK9Q_R_33djrH8Mc

03/30/2020

https://medium.com//covid-19-why-we-should-all-wear-masks-there-is-new-scientific-rationale-280e08ceee71?fbclid=IwAR2tG_ve072apVY6DDk6knNf1dmL_GRMImCZssYFyydqQ72PrMAAG81pqeo

The official recommendation in the United States (and other Western countries) that the public should not wear face masks was motivated by…

03/29/2020

“Queen” by Anginique Walker.

Found in "Finding the thread: The tradition of African-American quilting."
https://www.scalawagmagazine.org/2019/12/black-quilters-georgia/

03/29/2020

PLEASE POST PATTERNS, TIPS & RESOURCES IN COMMENTS!

And here are links to articles about other sewing brigades.

IN MAINE
Sewing groups around Maine create face masks amid shortage
https://bangordailynews.com/2020/03/24/news/state/sewing-groups-around-maine-create-face-masks-amid-shortage/

Lewiston manufacturer creates WeHaveFaceMasks.com to sell cotton masks at cost
https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/03/26/lewiston-manufacturer-creates-wehavefacemasks-com-to-sell-cotton-masks-at-cost/

Seacoast Sewing and Quilting producing PPE for first responders
https://www.wmur.com/article/seacoast-sewing-quilting-ppe-production-masks/31947691 #

Maine sail-maintenance shop turns to sewing medical masks
https://ktar.com/story/3048281/maine-sail-maintenance-shop-turns-to-sewing-medical-masks/

Retired Maine teachers sew masks for health care workers amid shortage
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/retired-teachers-sew-masks-for-health-care-workers-amid-shortage/97-0063154f-5ce5-4e6e-9f74-d9ced990edea

OUT OF STATE
Community Face Mask Makers Needed For Coronavirus Shortage
https://patch.com/illinois/oaklawn/community-face-mask-makers-needed-coronavirus-shortage

The 100 Million Mask Challenge ~w/links to resources!
https://www.providence.org/lp/100m-masks

Calling All People Who Sew And Make: You Can Help Make Masks For 2020 Healthcare Worker PPE Shortage
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tjmccue/2020/03/20/calling-all-people-who-sew-and-make-you-can-help-solve-2020-n95-type-mask-shortage/

New Manufacturers Jump Into Mask Making as Coronavirus Spreads (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-manufacturers-jump-into-mask-making-as-coronavirus-spreads-11584792003

If you can sew, you can help those on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight
https://www.berkeleyside.com/2020/03/27/if-you-can-sew-you-can-help-those-on-the-front-lines-of-the-covid-19-fight

How Can I Help Sew Masks for Health Care Workers?
https://www.avera.org/balance/wellness-and-preventive-care/how-can-i-help-sew-masks-for-health-care-workers/

A New Orleans bowtie-maker is making face masks for health care workers; here's how you can help
https://www.nola.com/gambit/news/the_latest/article_f9712ac8-6d20-11ea-9f46-bb3775211f88.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share&fbclid=IwAR3tAMcQ8dIWhQmdHLjIYgg86pcCk_MMJ5mBx7KTpQ7CDK1nPOi1FkToAN0

A Sewing Army, Making Masks for America
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/business/coronavirus-masks-sewers.html

How to Donate Hand-Sewn Face Masks
https://www.vumc.org/coronavirus/how-donate-hand-sewn-face-masks

JoAnn's: Help Support our Country’s Medical Personnel
https://www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/

Calling All People Who Sew And Make: You Can Help Make Masks For 2020 Healthcare Worker PPE Shortage
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tjmccue/2020/03/20/calling-all-people-who-sew-and-make-you-can-help-solve-2020-n95-type-mask-shortage/

Crafty Mainers all around the state are sewing face masks to help alleviate the national shortage in personal protective gear that is facing medical workers and others who must be out in public.

03/29/2020

Also, how cool is our Page URL?

https://www.facebook.com/PPEbrigade

This page is here to let you know that we have a private group called Sewing PPE for Health Workers