Protective face mask project
About the Project
About the Project
About the Project
About the Project
About the Project
This project was inspired by one of the Kingwood Park Silver Star Booster Club parents (Kingwood, Texas). Here is her story:
This morning one of our SSPO Board Members received a call from a teacher she works with. Her daughter works at the Kingwood Medical Center ER. As you probably have heard on the news most hospitals and healthcare facilities, including Kingwood, have run out of appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment - gowns, masks etc) that healthcare professionals use to protect themselves from contagions when providing patient care. She was beside herself worrying for her daughter and her daughter's colleagues. Once we realized that there was no way for us to
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purchase what is needed, our SSPO Board group chat quickly turned into "Let's figure out a way to at least make some masks!" This would be a great opportunity for our SSPO families and dancers to come together (without actually BEING together) and make a difference.
There continues to be a need for protective face masks for our medical personnel on the front line and for those who are in need such as cancer patients or the critically ill who must continue with treatment.
Suppliers are out of product and it will be a while before new supplies are restocked. Join the project and help make a difference for others!
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The Project! Click this link which explains the project and supplies needed. It is fairly simple to organize. If you need assistance, feel free to reach out to us.
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Dance Teams and Donors....
who are making a difference!
Requests for Masks
Requests for Masks
Requests for Masks
Requests for Masks
Requests for Masks
Requests for donated masks are currently being provided to health care personnel.
- Requests for masks may be made through the link below.
- The organization in your area will be notified for fulfillment.
Requests for Masks
Links and Tips
Links and Tips
Links and Tips
Links and Tips
Links and Tips
Links
- Fabric Guidelines
- Step by Step: Treasurie Blog
Option 1
Great placement of elastic
Option 2
Option 3
Follow:
- Instagram: MasksforHeros
- Instagram: Masks4Medicine
Links and Tips
Tips
- Adult Mask 9" x 7"
Yields: 24 squares per yard = 12 Masks
Elastic: 2 - 7" long
4.66 yards = 12 Masks
- Make front and back out of different colors of fabric in order for health care workers to know which was worn on the outside.
- Use wire across the nose for a better fit.
- Instead of 1/8" elastic, use hair ties.
- Wire alternatives: Floral Wire, Garbage Bag Ties, Pipe Cleaners, Electrician's Wire
- Fuse Interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric before sewing together to create an extra barrier.
- After completion, rewash, tag and place each in individual baggies.
Q&A
Where do we send donations or donated masks?
Reach out to us through the "Contact Us" below. We accept fabric, elastic, twist ties.
If you have masks to donate, we would like to place in your community or a community close to you. Believe it or not, your donated masks are greatly needed!
We are not classified as non-profit. If you have a financial donation, we are happy to discuss how you can best assist.
My team isn't participating or I'm not a part of a dance team. Can I participate?
Absolutely! We will take all the help we can get. Just let us know! We have Student Council Students working with this effort!
We can't find any elastic!
Send to us a request for elastic.
I don't know which pattern to use.
Multiple pattern links are provided above as there is a variety of skill level amongst all of us. Review each and see which one fits your abilities.
I don't sew. How can I help?
Share the project. Cut the fabric using the pattern. Cut elastic. Wash final product and package in baggies. Good with social media? Get the word out!