Have time to sew? Have the requisite materials on hand?

As we’ve been hearing on the news, medical providers are running low on personal protective equipment due to the surge in Covid19 cases. The shortages include face masks. If you have time to sew, and if you have the requisite materials on hand, please consider producing face masks.

• This video tutorial demonstrates the proper way to sew a face mask that has a filter pocket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCJcE-r7kcg.
• Hartford Healthcare has some tips for making masks (click here) and recommends this version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgHrnS6n4iA&feature=youtu.be
• And New Hampshire hospitals are recommending this version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FB–BOyTiU
• For further an alternative mask made with Hepa vacuum bags, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6d3twpHwis&t=609s.

If you produce some face masks but aren’t sure what to do with them, let Rev. Josh know at (860) 652-8961.