Mask Crafting Portal
Union costumers, wardrobe, and other crafts and the IATSE Women’s Committee have been working tirelessly to craft and distribute home-made masks. This page will feature resources and patterns to help you join the fight against COVID-19, one mask at a time.
PATTERNS
*Please note that these patterns may not be suitable for healthcare providers, and are intended for the general public. We do not claim these masks to be 100% effective for preventing contraction of the COVID-19 virus.*
Celebrating Pride Month with Derek St. Pierre
Meet Derek St. Pierre, IATSE Local 489 Costume Supervisor. The Pittsburgh native proudly identifies as queer and non-binary, and uses the pronouns he/they. Derek currently
IATSE Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee 2021 Juneteenth Statement
The IATSE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee would like to wish IATSE Leadership and all of the Members of IATSE Locals a Happy Emancipation Day,
Barbara Dolney, Local 896 President, Urges States to Extend Unemployment Benefits
“Our industry still needs help. I am happy to see my Stagehand Sisters and Brothers and those in film return to work but for members
Resources
— What Are The Best Materials for Making DIY Masks? (Smart Air Filters)
— Step-by-step instruction guide for mask creation (By Costume Designers Guild and Motion Picture Costumers)
