Our masks are made of double layered cotton fabric, washable in hot temperatures, and compliant to CDC guidelines. They can help against the spread of droplets when sneezing and coughing, although they cannot replace medical masks.
We will donate our masks to hospitals within the Twin Cities. We have a limited amount that we will be giving away on our website, curbside pickup only in Saint Paul — click here. We are only a two person small-business. Our main goal is to encourage others within the community. If you have a sewing machine, please join! We are all in this together.
Here are some helpful links :
CDC compliant sewing instructions from Turban Project — click here.
If you need more info and a video tutorial — click here.
We made our masks with 9x8“ cotton fabric pieces so that they were larger and covered more of the face. With wearing glasses, they had a better fit. The instructions also recommends 7 ” elastic. We ended up using 6 ” elastic, as the longer elastic was too loose for most women. This could be different for guys. Feel free to share your experience in the comments :)
Dropping off masks in Minnesota
“ Masks can be safely donated daily Sunday, March 22 through April 5, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the following Allina Health hospital locations. When you come to donate masks, remain in your car. A staff member will come to you to accept your donation. Look for "mask donation" signage as you arrive.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, 800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN
Abbott Northwestern Hospital – West Health, 2805 Campus Dr, Plymouth, MN
Buffalo Hospital, 303 Catlin St, Buffalo, MN
Cambridge Medical Center, 701 S Dellwood St, Cambridge, MN
District One Hospital, 200 State Ave, Faribault, MN
Mercy Hospital – Mercy Campus, Coon Rapids, 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN
Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus, Fridley, 550 Osborne Rd, Fridley, MN
New Ulm Medical Center, 1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN
Owatonna Hospital, 2250 NW 26th St, Owatonna, MN
Regina Medical Center, 1175 Nininger Rd, Hastings, MN
River Falls Area Hospital, Wisconsin, 1629 E Division St, River Falls, WI
St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 1455 St. Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN
United Hospital, 333 Smith Ave N, St. Paul, MN
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation, Golden Valley, 3915 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN
After drop off, the masks will immediately be sent to laundry/processing sites at the individual health facilities to be sanitized for medical use.”
For more information from Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota — click here.
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