Are you wondering where you can get yourself a mask? If you have a few supplies at home, you can make yourself your own. No need to leave the house. Wearing a face mask might not protect you from getting Covid19, but
it can help prevent you from spreading it if you have it and you're asymptomatic. If we come together as a community and wear anything to protect our mouth and nose from spreading our sneeze or cough around, we can help stop the spread much faster.
Some things you will need for making this mask are
An old cotton shirt. (for the fabric)
Pipe cleaners or twist ties. (for the nose strip)
Sewing needle and Thread.
Scissors.
A printer. (to print out the mask stencil)
Double stick tape. (optional for complete seal)
2 Hair ties.
Some sewing experience or a You-tube video on basic sewing.
Here is a link to the mask stencil
Mask Stencil
Here is a video you can follow to sew your mask.
Olson Mask Tutorial Video
Here is a how to hand sew for beginners.
Sewing Video for Beginners
A few articles about using face masks.
Mask4all
The New York Times
Politico.com
Other Tutorials and Stencils
Joann
Happy crafting and stay safe!
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