News from UNI UNITED everyday life

Patterns for adults and schoolchildren

The original-pattern is available here for download for private use. Both were developed while sewing masks for the “UNI UNITED – everyday masks” project. .

The mask size used here can be worn comfortably by most adults without having to make any alterations. The model is currently being used by many people at Osnabrück University. 

Tips on how to adjust the cut for schoolchildren:

- for older children (from around 12 yrs.)


1 >> cut off the outer corner diagonally at the lower line 
from the original design
- for younger school children (from around 6-9 yrs.)


1 >> cut off at the corners and additionally


2>> cut off the upper edge
from the original design

Text and research: Alexandra Wilker

Sewing technique/instructions: Christine Löbbers, Anja Leshoff

Photo: Wolfgang Sparenberg

Burgundy everyday masks at the Unishop

First results of the Mouth and Nose Coverings work group

A working group consisting of lecturers, staff and students is currently producing everyday masks in the university’s dark red color at the Department of Textile Studies for the Unishop.

The dark red everyday masks are made of cotton and can be machine washed at 90°C.

The everyday masks are now available at the Unishop in exchange for a donation.

Coordination: Department of Textile Studies, Professor Dr. Bärbel Schmidt

baerbel.schmidt@uni-osnabrueck.de

Photos: Bärbel Schmidt

Support for the German Red Cross blood donation drive

100 mouth and nose coverings for the German Red Cross

A working group at the Department of Textile Studies has sewn 100 mouth and nose coverings for a German Red Cross blood donation drive at Osnabrück University. The blood donation drive was initiated by students from the university’s Liberal Student Group.

The Mouth and Nose Coverings work group at the Department of Textile Studies is coordinated by Professor Dr. Bärbel Schmidt.

baerbel.schmidt@uni-osnabrueck.de

Many thanks to the team of helpers.

Photos: Bärbel Schmidt

Everyday masks embroidered with the university logo

University masks for the President’s Cabinet

The Department of Textile Studies has produced a limited edition of university masks for the entire President’s Cabinet. The masks are made of burgundy cotton and embroidered with the university lettering. The limited edition was presented to the President’s Cabinet by the Textile Studies team as a token of thanks for their efforts during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Many thanks to Professor Dr. Bärbel Schmidt and Christine Löbbers from the Textile Studies team and all the helpers involved for supporting the campaign.

Photos: Bärbel Schmidt

UNI UNITED – everyday masks

A participatory project run by the Department of Textile Studies

Uni united – everyday masks: is a participatory project run by the Department of Textile Studies. Staff and students from the whole university sew everyday masks for their colleagues and fellow students. The project is coordinated by Professor Dr. Bärbel Schmidt.

baerbel.schmidt@uni-osnabrueck.de

Donations towards costs would be appreciated.

The President’s Cabinet supports the campaign. The Communication and Marketing team, led by Anke Schmitter, designed a postcard for the campaign. 

Many thanks to the team of helpers: Christine Löbbers, Alexander Büsing, Jürgen Menkhaus, Wolfgang Sparenberg and Monika Düvel.

Photos: Wolfgang Sparenberg