Given the situation with Covid-19, I've decided to make scrubs to donate to hospitals. I don't know how many I can make because even when it's a couple of pounds a metre, fabric gets expensive. What I can do, as others have done, is provide a pattern and tutorials on how to make them so others can make them, if they wish.
The patterns are available for free download by clicking on the pictures below (takes you to Google Drive).
The patterns are available for free download by clicking on the pictures below (takes you to Google Drive).
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Assembling the patterns
Print the patterns out at 100% scaling. They have a 1cm seam allowance.
When you assemble the patterns there is no need to trim anything off the edges. Just align, butt up, and tape together. It saves paper and time, and faff.
Each pattern has a sheet in it that works like the picture on a jigsaw box. Use it to assemble the pattern easily and quickly.
Brief
- To make as many sets of scrubs as I can manage.
- To make patterns and instructions so clear that a beginner can follow them and make neat, serviceable scrubs.
- As little pressing as possible. As few pins as possible.
The Trousers
These are a one-piece trouser pattern, which means they have no side seam. This saves time in sewing. There are no pockets because I've read that they don't get used. The waistline is a casing for the tape, which is preferable to elastic as it can withstand washing at high temperatures (60°C) for longer. It's also less likely to break.
They have 18 cm of hip ease, and 20 cm waist ease (more if worn by a woman or someone with a bigger waist-to-hip ratio). Wearers can go down a size or two if they wish.
The Top
It has a simple faced V-neck, patch pockets, and flat-insertion sleeves (so no easing!).
22 cm chest ease, so wearers can probably go down a size if they wish.
22 cm chest ease, so wearers can probably go down a size if they wish.
If you would like to help...
You have a few options:
- Join in and make some yourself (join a Facebook group for making them). I'm with Yorkshire Scrubs (not affiliated, but participating). There is also a national one, and if you're outside the UK, there are probably groups near you too.
- Donate fabric. Just contact the person in charge of your local Scrub group and they will help.
- Donate funds for fabric. Said groups have go-fund-me campaigns. Again, contact the person in charge and they will be delighted to help :)
New to sewing?
If you have fabric that isn't quite right, you can still use it to practice. This is good because it means the suitable fabric isn't wasted. There has never been a better time to learn to sew. These projects are easy to follow and when you're confident in your makes, you can make a real contribution to society.
It doesn't matter if you're not very fast. Every scrub counts and is tearfully appreciated!
Even if you decide you don't want to sew scrubs for your health service, even staying at home and sewing matters. #stayhomeandsew
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