Making Scrub Bags for the NHS

In recent weeks we have been responding to the call to arms to make scrub bags for the NHS. 

At times like these it is quite easy to feel helpless and wondering what part you can play to help. 

For any of you sewing enthusiasts out there there is an easy way you can get involved. The 'For the Love of Scrubs' charity have been calling out for help for an increase in a variety of items including scrub bags, face masks, scrubs, hats and more!

As well as showing you an example of the bags we have been making we also wanted to include some useful links to help anyone wanting to get involved.

If you live in the West Sussex area you can find out what is needed and also the patterns to make these items by visiting Sew In Brighton. They provide excellent links to patterns and also contacts for where your items are most needed. This page is updated weekly to provide you with the most up to date information.

Another great way of getting involved is Crafter's Companion Sew a Scrub Bag campaign. Sara Davies is encouraging anyone to get involved and has also provided a video tutorial and pattern for making your scrub bags. There is also details of where to send them to included on this page.

If you don't have many supplies then please take note of Crafter's Companion's newsletter incentive. When you sign up to receive email newsletters from them you can get sent a half a metre of fabric, which is enough for one scrub bag!

Ideally any cotton fabric will do as long as it can be washed at temperatures of 60 degrees. For our bags below we used a blue and white stripe piece of material which we managed to get 10 bags from.

It may feel like only a small contribution but it is something that is greatly appreciated by the NHS to give them the supplies they need.

So dust off that sewing machine and get involved!