How to SEW a REUSABLE FACE MASK with FILTER POCKET Q&A // BATCH sew MEDICAL MASK // DIY Mask

This is a Q&A video to hopefully help answer some of the most frequently asked questions from my last video in which I showed you how to sew a simple reusable face mask for medical staff. I have had an overwhelming amount of questions so hopefully this video will be helpful to everyone.

Thank you all for the amazing amount of support. I really appreciate each and every comment, suggestion and the feedback I’ve received.

Please see the link to the CDC website below to get further guidelines for homemade masks.

This mask can be sewn in 5 minutes! Great mask pattern to batch sew masks for hospitals quickly. These mask are super comfortable to wear by themselves (with or without the filter), over the top of hospital PPE masks and are made of washable materials. No elastic, no pleats to sew, have a flexible nose band and fit the face really well. No ear pain since the straps do not sit directly behind your ear-making it ideal for those 12+ hour shifts. Great beginner sewing pattern.

Disclaimer: These masks are not going to prevent you from contracting any sort of respiratory illness. They are meant to be used as a temporary solution and will only provide minimal protection.

Read all about the CDC guidelines here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Before beginning to batch sew masks, I highly encourage you to contact your local hospital, clinic or long term care facilities to see if they have specific types of masks they are looking for. I’ve heard many hospitals are only accepting specific masks types.

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Heres the link to where you can read up on the use of these for “filters”:

https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=GoqIFSP65KGEXea-BXAutY8gKP58MTU4NjM4MDQ0N0AxNTg2Mjk0MDQ3&v=4jGQjf9_gcc&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fhomemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4&event=video_description

FABRIC CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:

(2) pieces of fabric for the interior filter pocket cut 10” long x 8” high

piece of fabric for the exterior of the mask cut 10” long x 8” high

**make sure you wash, dry and iron your fabric pieces BEFORE cutting**

piece of synthetic cotton clothesline 3/16 in cut to 50-60” (the longer it is the more adjustable the fit)

TO CREATE THESE MASKS YOU’LL NEED:

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