Masks & Supplies
Basic Instuctions for all PPE:
Here are some recommendations before getting started:
Use new fabric if possible
Wash first in hot water & detergent to preshrink to the correct size
Wash your hands before and during sewing times
Clean and sanitize work station and equipment
Consider wearing protective mask
Donated masks should be washed by recipients before wearing
Quality over quantity
***DIY Masks will not prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are only meant to be used as a supplement.***
Orders for standard/disposable masks are on long back-orders, due to both demand and supply chain issues. Hospitals across the country are reporting the same supply concerns.
According to the CDC, fabric masks are a crisis response option when other supplies have been exhausted.
Designed to be worn over N95 Mask, potentially extending the lifespand of the respirator
The FU mask is ideal for beginner home sewers with limited supplies. (no elastic required)
Keeps droplets from being spread
Covers most of the face
Designed to fit 2 ways:
#1 - Directly over face, similar to surgical mask
#2 - Over N95 Mask, potentially extending the lifespand of the respirator
This is a unisex tieback style hat style that has been modified to cut out of a fat quarter. Can have buttons added to sides for elastic to attach