Please remember that handcrafted masks are not a substitute for PPE in health care settings.
Presented here are a some options and variants for sewing fabric masks.
What you will need
Pattern and instructions available as a PDF document from here
2 pieces of 6” x 9” 100% cotton fabric of varying colors
1 piece of 6” x 9” cotton fabric lining or light weight interfacing for lining
2 pieces of 1/8” x 7” elastic OR Fabric Ties - Cut 4 strips of fabric 1-1/2” x 18”
Sewing machine
Scissors or a trimmer
Pins or clips
Pencil or Hera marker
Thread
Iron
ALTERNATE SIZING: (Use the same size fabric ties for all sizes)
Adult Male: Fabric 7” x 9” with 1/8” x 7” elastic straps
Adult Female: Fabric 6” x 9” with 1/8” x 6” elastic straps
Children: Fabric 5” x 7” with 1.8” x 5.5” elastic straps
Remember, handcrafted masks are not a substitute for PPE in health care settings. here are some interesting articles regarding face masks from the CDC (USA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
Instruction videos
How to make a mask with elastic straps:
How to make a mask with fabric ties:
Alternative options
This site (HappyDIYHome.com) has instructions and clear photos for making five different types of fabric masks.
News stories linked to this
One more thing…
A JustGiving page has been setup by Bella Ward to urgently raise funds for medical PPE (personal protective equipment) for our Jersey care homes and essential workers NOT receiving States (Government) or Parish funds in the COVID-19 crisis.
Anything you can donate is gratefully received. Please donate here.
This information is being shared to make it easier to spread the message and as a result, have more (much needed) masks made. The content here is from Erica Made Design LLC and we thank Erica Made Design LLC for allowing this to be shared. Stay safe everyone.