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In these desperate times, we need to stand and help each other to come out safe and secure. A face mask is not only important for sick people but it is important for healthy people as well. The most important guideline of WHO regarding COVID-19 is that you do not touch your face. A face mask will help you to avoid it.
Some places have masks in stock and some of these are taking preorders.
- 3M face masks
- HDX Spray Sock Hood
- Rexall Face Masks
- Alice+Olivia
- CustomInk
- Monogram
- Reformation
- Yes Style
- Jack+Mulligan
Although N-95 is the most effective mask general public still does not need to use it. They should be saved for health care providers. Homemade masks are not as effective as surgical masks or N-95 masks. But they limit the transfer of particles from your mouth to air when you cough or sneeze.
Things to keep in mind-
- Having a face mask does not mean you are allowed to overlook social distancing rules.
- It does not completely save you from getting infected it only lowers the chances.
How to make a face mask:
You can use any cotton cloth you have at home. It can be a t-shirt or a scarf, anything that is cotton
You’ll need-
- Cotton cloth
- Sewing machine or sewing kit
- Scissors
- Iron
- Inch tape or ruler
- Marker
Step 1
Start with cutting your cloth into 9*6 inches, you should have two layers of the same size. Put one layer on top of the other layer. You could take two different shades of cloth to mark the inside and outside of the mask clear.
Step 2
Sew clothes together but leave a 2 inches gap so you can turn it inside out. After you are done turn the cloth inside out. If cloth has wrinkles then use a press to strengthen it up.
Step 3
Use a ruler to mark pleats on the mask. To make pleats you need to mark 6 points.
- 5-2 inch
- 3-3.5 inch
- 5-5 inch
Lift the cloth from both sides from the 1.5-inch mark and pin it at the 2-inch mark. For the second pleat take the cloth from the 3-inch mark and pin it at the 3.5-inch mark. For the third pleat lift the cloth from 4.5-inch mark and pin it at the 5-inch mark. Now sew both sides of the mask so that the pleats remain at their place.
Step 4
The last step is to make the straps that will hold the mask on your face. You will need four 2 inches straps. First, fold them in half and press it then open it and fold both half sides in half too. Now put both sides on each other and iron it. Sew the straps to give them a neat and clean look. Now sew all four straps on each corner of the mask.
The mask is now ready to use for you. You can make extra masks and donate them.