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Face Mask Sewing Patterns Roundup
I'll Start This One With a Disclaimer
The following list of masks will not replace an N-95 mask but may help you if you have nothing else to wear.So many readers have asked me about this that I felt I had to pull something together. This is not a recommendation on our part, only a list for our reader's convenience and at their request. Please make your own decisions about your health and seek the advice of the experts in your community.
Given the recent outbreak, many have realized the benefits of using face masks when going out in public. This has even been mandated in many countries already and it seems like it may only be a matter of time before that comes to the US.
Here is some very recent information from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommending the use of homemade masks if nothing else is available. Click the link for the full details on the CDC website.
Unfortunately, many people have now discovered that all the major stores including the likes of Amazon are currently out of N95 mask or that the prices have been jacked up so much that they are simply not affordable.
It's unclear what value a fabric face mask would have but it seems to me it is probably better than nothing. It will not stop truly aerosolized virus particles but it definitely seems like it would help if someone coughed or sneezed directly on you. You'll have to make your own call.
In any case, here's a list of a bunch of different styles of face mask sewing patterns. Please enjoy and stay well.
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Face Mask Sewing Pattern Roundup
Here's a list of some of the best face mask sewing patterns that I could find on the internet. I hope they are of value to you. Hover over the picture to show the title, click to open, or right-click and open in a new tab to keep this page open too. And don’t forget to pin it.How About A Simple Oversized Sleep Mask?
Rest is also super important in staying healthy. If you need to improve your sleep, why not try this simple oversized sleep mask pattern.
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Need elastic?
Quarter inch elastic is easily available online, whether you want it in bulk or just a meter or a few yards. Use Google search. Here are the first few links I found with it in stock, at known retailers:
https://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewing/Elastic/19199/subcat.html?featuredproduct=11066201&featuredoption=17081678&kid=9553000357392&track=pspla&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=18076229-000-000&cnc=US&cid=248953&type=pla&targetid=pla-92767668746&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_OfatvWr6AIVpf7jBx2t_QxHEAQYASABEgLjv_D_BwE
https://www.wish.com/product/5982d21a2f46ab796d32ab9b?hide_login_modal=true&from_ad=goog_shopping&_display_country_code=US&_force_currency_code=USD&pid=googleadwords_int&c=%7BcampaignId%7D&ad_cid=5982d21a2f46ab796d32ab9b&ad_cc=US&ad_curr=USD&ad_price=0.99&campaign_id=7203534630&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_OfatvWr6AIVpf7jBx2t_QxHEAQYByABEgLQevD_BwE&share=web
Here is just one of the many listings on Etsy for a reasonable price:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/567109379/14-white-knitted-elastic-14-x-288-yd?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=1%2F4%26quot%3B+elastic&ref=sr_gallery-1-5&organic_search_click=1&frs=1
Etsy has many lositoing for smaller amounts too.
Walmart still has it online too.
Thank you for offering this mask. I will make them available to family and friends that wish to have one.
Keep safe!!
Diane
I thought it interesting that t-shirt knits are better than sheeting for reducing the spread of viruses, according to this article.
https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/
Note: batting must be attached. I’m sure simple quilting will also work.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/234189987979412/
I wish I could post a picture of it.
A big factor that masks bring to all of us is it limits us from touching our face as often. As we know, not touching our faces is one of the best things we can do.
My mom has made several styles of masks for medical trips to Ethiopia; the pleated style was everyone’s favorite. They also liked when she put a twisty tie along the top edge so they could be pinched over the bridge if their nose.