The MoonCatcher Project

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Shifting Gears

The MoonCatcher Project is shifting gears to address the shortage of face masks in our community.  We are asking all of our sewers and non-sewers to join us as we construct these masks for local hospitals and health care organizations.  Can you think of a better way to be at home during this global crisis?  

For Local Volunteers:

  • If you sew, and have materials, please start working on the masks using these instructions.

  • We can get materials to you if you don't have them.  Just send an email to make arrangements. 
    If you want us to pick up completed masks and coordinate donation please email us.

  • Don't sew?  We need cutters!  Fabric must be 100% cotton. Please make a pattern out of cardboard or paper -- cutting rectangles of exactly 9" X 6" for adult masks or 7.5" X 5" for children. (No guesswork please!) 

  • Each mask requires 2 matching rectangles.
    If you need material, please email us and we will get it to you for cutting.

  • Please assemble cut rectangles in groups of 50 (25 sets of 2 matching rectangles) and email us to make a plan for pick up.
     

For Volunteers who live more than 50 miles from 

Schenectady:

  • If you sew and are interested in receiving kits to sew at least 25 masks please email us and please include your mailing address.