How to Make a Face Mask (Hospital Designed)

With elementary sewing skills you can make face masks to help out in the Coronavirus Crisis.  You can use fabric that you have in your stash, like fat quarters, or precuts.  But you can also use shirting, worn clothing, or other 100% cotton or natural fabric.

You want two contrasting fabrics so that those wearing them masks know at a glance which side was closest to the face.

Why make fabric face masks?

Disposable masks are in short supply.  One nurse using disposable face masks can use up 90 face masks in a shift, changing masks between patients.  Those not directly exposed to patients with Covid 19, can use fabric masks, leaving the critical masks to protect those on the front lines.

Others who are required to work during the covid-19 pandemic can use cloth facemasks to both protect themselves and protect the public, while practicing social distancing.

This face mask pattern was designed by a hospital to be used in a hospital setting.  It has a pocket to add a filter for greater protection.  Though, not sufficient to protect from Covid-19, without the filter it offers similar protection to a surgical mask.

Sewing Face masks for Front Line workers designed by a hospital:

WHO NEEDS THESE:

• • Grocery store workers
  • Pharmacy workers
  • Hospital personnel – nurses, pediatrics, doctors
  • Extended care home workers
  • Military Vets
  • Garbage men – sanitation workers
  • First responders
  • Cancer patients
  • Sick family members
  • Travelers

Not an exhaustive list

Equipment:

• Sewing machine
• Scissors
• Pins

MATERIALS:

• • 2 Fat quarters (enough for 2 or 3 masks)
  • Piece of contrasting fabric for lining
  • Piece of contrasting cotton fabric or flannel (soft for next to the skin use)
  • 2 hair ties or 2 yards twill tape for tying
  • Piece of pipe cleaner
  • Thread

PATTERN:

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