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My mother (and through her, my uncle & aunt in Hong Kong, who are a doctor & nurse) have been nagging me to wear a mask if I go out. This piece makes a compelling argument for us all to wear them: not just to protect us, but to protect others. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/04/02/not-all-heroes-wear-capes-many-wear-masks-you-should-too/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/...
I& #39;m not a medical professional, but I am a crafter, so here& #39;s my experience with making masks, if it helps any of you.
1. If you can sew pattern I found to be easiest & best. Fits well, easy to sew. Can be made w/ ties if you don& #39;t have elastic. http://blog.japanesecreations.com/how-to-sew-a-simple-fabric-face-mask">https://blog.japanesecreations.com/how-to-se...
1. If you can sew pattern I found to be easiest & best. Fits well, easy to sew. Can be made w/ ties if you don& #39;t have elastic. http://blog.japanesecreations.com/how-to-sew-a-simple-fabric-face-mask">https://blog.japanesecreations.com/how-to-se...
2. If you can& #39;t sew, there are many no-sew patterns around. Here& #39;s one using a scarf and hair ties. (Note that studies seem to recommend a tight cotton weave like a tea towel/quilting cotton if possible, but even a T-shirt will do.) http://blog.japanesecreations.com/no-sew-face-mask-with-handkerchief-and-hair-tie">https://blog.japanesecreations.com/no-sew-fa...
Is this overkill? Maybe. But I’d rather we all over-react (and waste some fabric and <30 min of time) if it helps stop the spread of the virus.
3. If you can& #39;t print a pattern out, or prefer the pleated style of mask, here& #39;s another patterns: https://www.nytimes.com/article/how-to-make-face-mask-coronavirus.html">https://www.nytimes.com/article/h...
And once more, here& #39;s a great piece about why (and how) we should probably all wear homemade masks in public for a bit, and reserve the medical-grade ones for medical professionals. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/04/02/not-all-heroes-wear-capes-many-wear-masks-you-should-too/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/...
A couple more resources: All your mask-related Qs, answered: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/4/1/21203241/coronavirus-diy-face-mask-homemade-tutorials">https://www.vox.com/the-goods...
A really thorough piece by @edyong209 on mask usage. "You’re not wearing them to stop yourself getting infected, but to stop someone else getting infected.” https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/04/coronavirus-pandemic-airborne-go-outside-masks/609235/">https://www.theatlantic.com/health/ar...
Want to make masks to donate? A list of places taking donations, by state: https://www.weneedmasks.org/list/ ">https://www.weneedmasks.org/list/&quo...
A database of organizations nationwide seeking mask donations. https://www.deaconess.com/How-to-make-a-Face-Mask/Mask-Donations">https://www.deaconess.com/How-to-ma...
And, finally, a comment from my mom. When I finished my mask I tried it on and sent her this pic. "Happy now, mom?" I said. Her reply: "Yes, I am happy." Followed shortly by: "You don& #39;t need to wear that inside the house, you know." 
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