Scrubs

After we had Covid 19 in April, in May once I was clear of the bugs, I started to help the Ribble Valley Scrub Hub, started by Fiona Belcham of Patches and Buttons and her family and friends.  The aim was to provide scrubs, masks, bags and headbands to care workers and anyone who needed them free of charge, or a donation.

I was a little reluctant at first as I did not want it to be competitive sewing, too much pressure, or Scrub Olympics as I called it.  I could not have been more wrong.  I was assigned to the Scrubbers, a lovely and supportive bunch of ladies and gents, sewing, cutting, coordinating, and delivering and collecting items.

The best bit was that the items came ready cut.  Jan took great care and professionalism in cutting out the items and placing them in bundles according to their size.  I must say small are much easier than extra large.

All the items had to be overlocked before sewing, so that they had the best chance of surviving the washer.

Liz was my mentor as she had been in the group from the start, she was very helpful especially with the dreaded pockets.  I struggle following patterns at the best of times. So I took all the information and made a process, so that any other sewer could use it.  It is what I used to do for a living.  I was the last to join the Scrubbers so if anyone would like a copy email me.

Making masks for the hub.

I made 21 tops and 19 pants altogether.

3 sets of black.  Very difficult to see while sewing.

1 set of Bright Blue.

Another 3 black.

4 sets of pink.

4 sets of blue.

2 sets of blue.

2 sky blue and 2 pink tops.

Others in the group and other groups made more than I did, but it was good to be a part of it.

It felt good to help. ‘No such thing as a selfless act’.