Let's Sew to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Using a simple cloth face covering or mask can help you protect yourself and others from spreading the virus. Masks can be made at home with some common materials with easy, no-sew methods. But if you have basic sewing skills, we want to help you make re-usable cloth face masks for your family, friends, and neighbors. This simple project will make a big difference!
There are people who can sew living in your community. These folks are willing to help out if they know what needs to be done. Bib & Tucker Sew-Op is here to give you the ability to take care of your neighbors during the virus crisis. We’ll provide instructions, tutorials, and supplies (for as long as they last) to your sewing team. Here’s how!
There are people who can sew living in your community. These folks are willing to help out if they know what needs to be done. Bib & Tucker Sew-Op is here to give you the ability to take care of your neighbors during the virus crisis. We’ll provide instructions, tutorials, and supplies (for as long as they last) to your sewing team. Here’s how!
STEP 1: GET STARTED!
Figure out a rough count of masks needed. You won’t need one for everyone in the neighborhood. Face coverings are not for folks who can stay home and avoid contact, children under 3, and anyone with breathing difficulties.
STEP 2: GET ORGANIZED!
Decide on a convenient place for drop-off and pick-up. Outside of your closest library, community center, or elementary school are great spots that are accessible. Label the lid of a large water-resistant container (like a big plastic storage container) with “Neighborhood Face Mask Drop-Off/Pick-Up.” Place some hand sanitizer nearby for folks to use before and after touching the container. We strongly suggest that one drop-off/pick-up site be used for completed masks as well as supply replenishment to minimize possibility of contamination.
STEP 3: ASSEMBLE YOUR SEWING TEAM!
Find willing volunteers in your neighborhood to sew masks. It’s an easy project, no advanced skills required. Encourage beginners to give it a try! Bib & Tucker will provide you with instructions that can be printed or emailed.
STEP 4: GET SEWING!
Use your container to distribute supplies to your sewing team if they need them. Each person sews and packages each mask in a zip-top, sandwich bag, and drops off in the container at your location.
STEP 5: GIVE THEM AWAY!
Tell the people in your neighborhood how to request a face mask and where to pick them up!
If you need masks for your family and neighbors, click here to view our FAQ about requesting face coverings from Bib & Tucker.
For instructions on sewn and no-sew face masks, click here!
For even more face mask styles, see the Bib & Tucker Journal.
Figure out a rough count of masks needed. You won’t need one for everyone in the neighborhood. Face coverings are not for folks who can stay home and avoid contact, children under 3, and anyone with breathing difficulties.
STEP 2: GET ORGANIZED!
Decide on a convenient place for drop-off and pick-up. Outside of your closest library, community center, or elementary school are great spots that are accessible. Label the lid of a large water-resistant container (like a big plastic storage container) with “Neighborhood Face Mask Drop-Off/Pick-Up.” Place some hand sanitizer nearby for folks to use before and after touching the container. We strongly suggest that one drop-off/pick-up site be used for completed masks as well as supply replenishment to minimize possibility of contamination.
STEP 3: ASSEMBLE YOUR SEWING TEAM!
Find willing volunteers in your neighborhood to sew masks. It’s an easy project, no advanced skills required. Encourage beginners to give it a try! Bib & Tucker will provide you with instructions that can be printed or emailed.
STEP 4: GET SEWING!
Use your container to distribute supplies to your sewing team if they need them. Each person sews and packages each mask in a zip-top, sandwich bag, and drops off in the container at your location.
STEP 5: GIVE THEM AWAY!
Tell the people in your neighborhood how to request a face mask and where to pick them up!
If you need masks for your family and neighbors, click here to view our FAQ about requesting face coverings from Bib & Tucker.
For instructions on sewn and no-sew face masks, click here!
For even more face mask styles, see the Bib & Tucker Journal.