The Face Mask Working Group – Mutual Aid Worcester is made up of local volunteers who create handmade sewn face masks for those who need them.
- Email MutualAidWorcesterFaceMask@gmail.com
- FaceBook Face Mask Working Group
- Forms Sewn Face Masks Request | Volunteer | completed face masks
Lina Thi Nguyen Coordinating the Southeast Asian Coalition Community, Elders and Youth and putting together face mask kits
Mihoko Wakabayashi of SAORI Worcester assembling face mask kits, sewing and making a variety of creative ties! Main South drop off bin 18 Winslow st.
Pam Cherkas behind the scenes master face mask organizers/ connector
(linking up who is making how many masks and where the masks are going) group co-coordinator
Laura Evonne Steinman community artist/educator sewist face mask help desk, sewing face masks and making kits. East Side drop off bin 32 Westminster St. group co coordinator
Face Mask Questions/Answers
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Q: I NEED FACE MASKS!
A: Please Fill out this form Sewn Face Masks Request
Q: Where are the drop to drop off / pick up supplies, masks,…..?
A: Saori Weaving Studio 18 Winslow St. (Main South) or 32 Westminster St. ( East Side)
Q: Where are the patterns? There are so many…. which can I follow?
A: In the Face Mask Working Group Check out the “Topics” section for the patterns.
This group is mostly using the Deaconess method .
If you are using a different method that is ok, just some places want particular methods.
Q: Where can I get materials if I don’t have them?
A: The Bins are a great place!, ask people you know to donate supplies!
Or let us know by filling out the Volunteer form.
Q: Elastic? I can’t find any Elastic!!!!! WHAT DO I DO?????
A: You can use hair ties as Elastic if they are at least 7 inches and will stretch.
You can also use 100% cotton fabric as ties. For this you would have 4 individual ones that you would sew into each corner. (Check out the Album- Materials for an example in the FB group)
Q: I have a sewing machine to donate so others can sew…who do I contact?
A: Please email: MutualAidWorcesterFaceMask@gmail.com
Q: My masks are done, do I need to wash them?
A: YES all the masks NEED to be washed and dried before they can be used.
Please do not use fabric softener and if you can use a non scented detergent that is best. Please do not use dryer sheets.
Q: I have masks that finished! What do I do?
A: Amazing! Do a happy dance and thank everyone involved!
Please fill out the completed face mask form so that Pam knows you are dropping Masks off.
Please put them in a bag and label how many are in the bag, your first name and last initial.
The finished masks can be dropped off at 18 Winslow St (Saori Weaving).
