Sew Face Masks Philadelphia
Sew Face Masks Philadelphia is a Philadelphia Area (including South Jersey) grassroots community organization, established mid March 2020 as a mutual aid effort, directly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
They provide free homemade reusable face masks to anyone who requests them, as well as proactively target harder-hit zip codes. They support essential workers, health care providers, volunteer groups, community organizations, city agencies, non profits, supported living, schools and child care facilities, senior living, faith based groups, and families in need.
Their focus right now is Title I Schools.
what are we crafting?
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project must-knows
Sew Face Masks Philadelphia has requested our help in providing children's masks for Title I schools in their local area. They need to provide reusable face masks for children who are unable to receive the vaccine. Their current requests are outpacing their local sewists ability to meet those needs.
1. Children's MASKS - Any pattern accepted as long as it meets the following guidelines (please see our list of suggested patterns for our favorite patterns for children):
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They are collecting for Ages 3-12 years old
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2 layer with filter pocket or 3 layer (3rd layer can be cotton or non-woven polypropylene)
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Nose wire suggested for children ages 9 and up unless you use a pattern with nose dart like the SSOL or the 3D pattern. Nose wires should be removable.
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Adjustable ear loops are preferred so your mask will fit anyone that it is given to, but this is not required.
If you have questions about mask making, we encourage you to join our Facebook Group The Crafting Change Community and come to a zoom room! Or feel free to email Tiffany at tiffany@craftingchange.org or Kathy at kathyl@craftingchange.org for advice on mask making.
suggested patterns
masks
Japanese Sewing Book 3D
Easy 3D (origami) style mask (no nose wire required)! Pattern & Video!
shipping guidelines
Please ship masks to the Founder of Sew Face Masks Philadelphia and he will distribute them directly to the schools that have put in a request with their organization.
Sew Face Masks Philadelphia
c/o Eugene Desyatnik
766 S 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147