Start Your Machines!

The Citizen Mask patterns are ready for download. There are now TWO patterns: the original face conforming style (Mask 1) and a new rectangular pleated style (Mask 2). We also improved the Mask 1 pattern by putting a grid under it for more accuracy. Please read the sewers info page first then GO… or keep reading and help us with our bag drive.

In yesterday’s newsletter we requested cloth bags for use in transport and laundering. Sewers, we have a BIG need to acquire three hundred  24" x 24" bags from you as soon as possible. To help, follow these steps:

• Go to this page and look at the “Bags for Mask” section to get your sewing instructions;
• Make the bags in batches of 10 or more;
• If you are sewing bags please contact us right away and let us know your estimated number and the date they will be ready for delivery or pick up. Put “BAGS” in the subject line.

Frontline Mask production for medical personnel has started. French Broad Sewing and Upholstery cut hundreds of fabric pieces today. Other professional studios are getting involved as well. Dr. Carly Brown, one of our founders, was interviewed about it on News 13 yesterday.

We are working on an FAQ for all your questions, We have yet figure out the answers to some of them! This is a fluid process, thank you for your patience.

Masks of Love is grateful to Dogwood Health Trust for their partnership. Without hesitation, they jumped in with seed money to get this effort off the ground. Funds donated will go towards the purchase of materials, including the HEPA filters and other essential needs to support this community effort.

THANK YOU
On behalf of the medical community and the organizers of Masks of Love WNC,
thank you SO MUCH for your help in this effort to save lives. Every stitch counts!

If you are interested in being a driver, a wire wrapper, a filter cutter, or a bag packer, please send us an email and put VOLUNTEER in the subject line.
Thank you!

DROP OFF INFO
Bring your finished bags to
Flora Botanicals, 428 B Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806.
Hours are Monday - Wednesday - Friday 12-2PM

Questions? Email us at [email protected]