CAHOOTS/WHITE BIRD CLINIC
Arlo, the office manager at Cahoots has reached out requesting mask makers. They'd like you to use the Belgian pattern, but use surgical wrap for the outside layer. They'll provide that. They request that you plan to pick up the wrap between 10am and noon, and to call first to make sure they haven't run out of supplies. Their letter is below:
Hello everyone!
If we haven't met yet, my name is Arlo; I am the office manager at CAHOOTS. I am also the resident crafty person at White Bird. You have all expressed interest in sewing handmade masks, which is amazing!! I wanted to reach out to everyone in one thread to keep things streamlined.
These masks will be used for patients and potentially exposed folks, who will need to keep a mask on at all times to prevent those around them from risking exposure to the virus. Our medical folks have a specific way they want these to be made so that we actually use them. The #1 key to this is materials!
-The outer layer needs to be fluid-repellent. If you have access to other breathable and water repellent products, that's great.Otherwise, we will have SURGICAL WRAPS available for pickup at our main clinic, 341 e 12th ave, for folks to cut up and use as the outer layer. These are fluid and bacteria resistant, and have a non-woven structure. I personally am using these.
-We are asking folks to use whatever woven cotton material they have on hand to use as the lining layer and straps. I am using whatever bias binding and twill tape I have on hand to make straps but you can easily use cotton fabric as well. We are asking folks not to use elastic, as it both breaks down under heat and usually contains latex which can cause allergic reactions.
-I will personally handle cutting and inserting the filter material; we are using vacuum bags, but we only need sewing folks to create the masks that these filters will be inserted into.
I have attached a pattern and detailed instructions that I would like us all to use, to keep things consistent. There are large, small, and child sizes included, but we do not currently have a demand for child-size masks so we are only making adult small and large sizes. I find that the large mask is more universal, as even if you have a small face you can tie it tight and wear goggles (or glasses in a pinch) over the nose bridge to seal everything in. If you feel able to, adding a simple channel to the middle third of the top edge allows us to insert an optional wire that serves a similar purpose.
Materials Pick-up: Call the main clinic between 9-5 any day of the week and ask them when would be a good time to come pick up surgical wraps for mask making. They will instruct you from there. Sanitary pickup of donations and materials has been going very smoothly at 341, so please rest assured that we have your safety in mind. If you absolutely cannot pick them up we have limited ability to deliver; our facilities folks have graciously offered about 20 minutes a day they can devote to this. Text me at 503-807-5104 if you need help with this.
WHEN THE MASKS ARE COMPLETED, please wash them one last time before packaging them up, but know that they will also be sterilized before use. Please drop them back at 341 e 12th, preferably with a little note that explains that they were made under the guidance of Arlo and fit the specifications we set for this project.
If you have questions, please text me at the number below. If you plan to participate, please respond to this thread and I will help facilitate pickup of materials. Thanks for putting your energy into this and for caring about our community!
Best,
Arlo Silver
CAHOOTS Office Manager
White Bird Clinic
(541)-342-8255 ext. 140
CAHOOTS Office Manager
White Bird Clinic
(541)-342-8255 ext. 140
Most recent email:
Hello Mask Folks,
Hello Mask Folks,
I hope this find you well. If anyone has future plans to pick up materials at our main clinic (341 E 12th Ave), the team has asked that pickups be limited to 10am-12pm daily from today onward. Please still call ahead at 541-341-8255 to make sure they are ready for you and have supplies stocked.
This is where you'll find the Belgian pattern that Arlo is requesting, and in my blog post of 3/29 (Much more about masks) has more info.
They've since posted that they're happy to take any style you make!
They've since posted that they're happy to take any style you make!
PANTYHOSE!
Interesting article from NPR. I'm going to try this if I can find an old pair in the back of some drawer!
Here's an article in the Daily Emerald about all the masks being made in our area. I hope many of you are still making them, as the need continues. Remember to let me know if there are supplies I can provide. If you'd like your finished masks picked up, this group does that too.
DAILY EMERALD
Here's an article in the Daily Emerald about all the masks being made in our area. I hope many of you are still making them, as the need continues. Remember to let me know if there are supplies I can provide. If you'd like your finished masks picked up, this group does that too.
NO WORKDAY IN MAY EITHER
What a strange and horrible year 2020 has been. I hope you're all being as careful as possible. We won't be gathering to meet this first Saturday, but of course I encourage you to work individually at home. We've had people doing various kit-making tasks at home, and of course many of you are making masks too. Let me know if you'd like some homework (contact-free handoffs)!
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