Northern New Jersey · A pandemic community effort
A community
stitched together.
When frontline workers needed help, a community of volunteers answered—with fabric, thread, and extraordinary care.
Front Line Sewing Angels made masks and scrub caps for healthcare workers and underserved communities across the country during the early days of COVID-19.
Meet the Sewing AngelsThis site preserves their story. The volunteer effort is no longer active.
Small stitches.
Remarkable reach.
masks made
scrub caps made
hospitals, facilities & organizations supported
An idea that became a movement
Many hands.
One shared purpose.
After learning about the shortage of protective equipment from her daughter, a physician assistant, JoAnn Gregoli began organizing people to help.
Her call inspired Christine Preston and others to mobilize their own communities. In less than a week, more than 150 volunteers had stepped forward to sew masks, cut fabric, and donate supplies. The effort grew to include more than 475 volunteers.
Read the founding storyFrom the photo archive
The people behind every stitch.
Read My Lips
A window to
connection.
Covered mouths made conversation harder for people who rely on lip reading. The Angels’ Read My Lips mask incorporated a clear window to keep lips—and smiles—visible.
These masks are no longer available for purchase. Their design is preserved here as part of the Angels’ story.
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In the news
A story worth sharing.
“All of us on the front lines are fueled by knowing we are backed by such a wonderful community. You all are providing MUCH more than caps and masks.”
Juliana S. · Mount Sinai Hospital, New York