Face Mask Pattern

[AnnieBW]

I heard on RMS tonight that health care workers in some areas were running out of masks. There are many mask patterns on-line that crafty people can use to make masks. Here's one that's in English.

https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/

Finally, something that I can do to help while sitting at home!

[IcyPeas]

1. this is cool. I may try it

I can sort of sew a straight line, but I may try this.

thanks for the idea.

[drray23]

2. Here is another one that is cdc compliant.

Its linked in the article. Some hospitals are asking volunteers to make them masks.


https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/2020/03/18/coronavirus-deaconess-ask-public-provide-medical-face-masks/2865273001/

[AnnieBW]

3. Even Better!

I was trying to find that link. Thanks!

[Marrah_Goodman]

9. Thank you for this, truly

I am going to get some fabric and start making a bunch for my daughter who works in a hospital.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

4. Saw the video.....Professional Seamstress here. ..

I have tons of unused fabric, mostly cottons, that I could easily turn into masks. All I wou,d need is the elastic.

I can surely contact my local hospital here and discuss arrangements. I do not intend to make any money doing this. But if they are willing to pay, I will not turn it down.

[IcyPeas]

5. hair elastic bands

that first link suggests using those hair ponytail elastic bands.

good idea and easy to get.

[stillcool]

6. you guys are fan-effing-tastic...

great idea...thank you!

[IcyPeas]

7. youtube has lots of videos too

I like to watch it so I can follow it.

[GulfCoast66]

8. My wife is a hell of a seamstress and we have tons of cloth from her mom she won't throw away.

I will show her this. She’s working from home and being potentially at risk is not leaving the house. Well, except to fish on the gulf! No virus 7 miles off the coast!

[TwistedTinkerbelle]

10. This is awesome!

Thank you! I can do this easily, plenty of fabric and time to fill!

[csziggy]

11. To add to this discussion, here is a study of the best materials to use for masks

https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/

This was posted in another thread here on DU earlier today. Sorry, I don't have the link to that thread.

[dalton99a]

13. +1

[SunSeeker]

14. Interesting. 100% cotton tshirts and pillowcases are best since they're most breathable.

Good to know. Thanks for the link!

[csziggy]

15. Plus I remember Mom working back in the old days as a nurse

All the uniforms, sheets, and towels were 100% cotton so they could be boiled if no other sterilization method was available. The hospital where she worked used autoclaves to steam clean all the tools for surgery and use on the wards.

If my sewing machine and all my cloth weren't packed away, I'd be making masks but definitely would use 100% cotton for ease in cleaning.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

12. I'm guessing welding a mask is not appropriate, but kick for exposure.