I am wring to thank you very much for expressing your interest in sewing scrubs for the Yeatman Hospital.

We received more than 450 applicaons to sew for the Yeatman. Who would have thought a simple leer received from Chris Loder MP last Sunday morning sharing the need for scrubs and long-sleeved gowns would have generated well over 450 emails and phone calls within 48 hours? To say our feet have not touched the ground is an understatement.

While this is great news it also brings its own set of challenges. Where do we start and how do we manage 450 different volunteers? In simple terms we cant.

We have managed to secure 200 metres of fabric from a mill in Lancashire. This will only make 45 sets of scrubs. What we decided was to pick out the first 20 volunteers to start the process, and add more as we go along.

Unfortunately, you missed selecon this me round. But all is not lost – further requests have come in from NHS staff for coon Scrubs Bags, to be used to carry home dirty scrubs aer a shi. Once home these coon bags can be dropped directly into the washing machine thus reducing the likelihood of spreading any germs.

So we are asking, would you consider making some scrub bags?

If so, please refer to the aached paern with detailed instrucons. Please remember the following: • Any kind of sturdy coon fabric that you have that can be washed oen at high temperatures. • Please finish off your seams as the bag must be sturdy. French seams are the best. • The bags need to be at least 45cm x 45 cm so that the scrubs can go in and come out easily in the wash. A smaller bag will not work as well as we're trying to minimize touching and maximize cleanliness. • You can use cord or twill tape.(Nylon is best so it doesn’t tangle) Please don't use ribbon - it will fray and cannot hold up to the use and washing that is required. Whatever you use make sure it's o long enough to open the bag FULLY (this is important to get scrubs clean) o easy to open and close o will not tangle or fray. • Please wash them in hot water with soap. This is to make sure the dye is set and will not bleed all over their clothes. Not sure? Wash them again! (Somemes vinegar can help set the dye.)

If you have me, a personal note from you, aached by a safety pin, thanking the NHS staff for their dedicaon and courage during these difficult days. A lile word of encouragement goes such a long way. Completed scrub bags can be hand delivered to the Scrubs Basket in the porch of Sherborne Abbey Vicarage or sent to

The Administrator Friends of the Yeatman Hospital Hospital Lane Sherborne Dorset DT9 3JU

Please DO NOT hand deliver them to the Yeatman Hospital. (The Hospital is currently closed except for staff and paents. Please help the staff by NOT going to the Yeatman.!!!)

Thank you so very much for expressing your willingness to support the staff and paents at the Yeatman.

Kind Regards Linsley Withers Administrator Friends of the Yeatman Hospital

FAQ - What kind of fabric can I use? We like prey quilng coon, but anything that is washable (in hot water and oen) and sturdy will work. Does it have to follow this paern exactly? The edges MUST be finished and the bag MUST be sturdy. These will get a lot of use and need to hold up over me. You can surge the raw edges if you'd prefer or use a zig zag stch, but the french seams are our favourite. You may also adapt the casing to be a style that works for you. Can I make it smaller to save fabric? No. The bags need to be at least 45cm x 45cm (or bigger) so that the scrubs can go in and come out easily in the wash. A smaller bag will not work as well as we're trying to minimize touching and maximize cleanliness. EMS and other emergency workers have bulkier uniforms and need bags that are even larger. Can I drop them off at my local hospital? No!! Please help the staff and paents by not going to the Yeatman.