Hi Folks!
My name is Molly Smith and I run a small garment business with my mom Mary Lynn O'Shea. During this time of medical crisis we have given over our sewing studio part time to sewing PPE (personal protective equipment) for doctors and nurses in state and around the country.
I have designed a mask pattern and I have begun manufacturing them as quickly as I can. I started sewing with cotton from our studio but was recently given a bag of recycled "blue wrap" from the hospital! Blue wrap which is a sterile non-woven material is used in operating rooms throughout the world. It has been shown to be more effective at filtering than cotton, it can be autoclaved and it is in virtually limitless supply!
My pattern and tutorial can be found here:
https://www.marylynnoshea.com/mask-project
Our own business has halted almost entirely for the time being. We have had to lay off our few employees and I have also found myself with no money coming in. Up to now I have been spending my own money and dedicating a huge amount of my time to this project. Unfortunately, this isn't going to be sustainable for long.
The peak of this pandemic has been forecasted for approximately 30 days from now. I started this page to help offset my costs so that I can dedicate myself to this full time in the next month without worrying about how much money I am spending on materials, gas (the studio is 30 min away), etc.
I know things are really difficult financially for so many of us now. Anything that you can give would be hugely appreciated. If you have a loved one in the medical field, consider making a gift in their honor. A lack of protective equipment is not something our medical professionals should have to worry about while they are on the front lines fighting a major pandemic!
Stay safe! Wash your hands! and THANK YOU!
My name is Molly Smith and I run a small garment business with my mom Mary Lynn O'Shea. During this time of medical crisis we have given over our sewing studio part time to sewing PPE (personal protective equipment) for doctors and nurses in state and around the country.
I have designed a mask pattern and I have begun manufacturing them as quickly as I can. I started sewing with cotton from our studio but was recently given a bag of recycled "blue wrap" from the hospital! Blue wrap which is a sterile non-woven material is used in operating rooms throughout the world. It has been shown to be more effective at filtering than cotton, it can be autoclaved and it is in virtually limitless supply!
My pattern and tutorial can be found here:
https://www.marylynnoshea.com/mask-project
Our own business has halted almost entirely for the time being. We have had to lay off our few employees and I have also found myself with no money coming in. Up to now I have been spending my own money and dedicating a huge amount of my time to this project. Unfortunately, this isn't going to be sustainable for long.
The peak of this pandemic has been forecasted for approximately 30 days from now. I started this page to help offset my costs so that I can dedicate myself to this full time in the next month without worrying about how much money I am spending on materials, gas (the studio is 30 min away), etc.
I know things are really difficult financially for so many of us now. Anything that you can give would be hugely appreciated. If you have a loved one in the medical field, consider making a gift in their honor. A lack of protective equipment is not something our medical professionals should have to worry about while they are on the front lines fighting a major pandemic!
Stay safe! Wash your hands! and THANK YOU!