In times of face mask shortages, I had the idea to make a face mask myself - in case I may need it some day, you never know.
I used this sewing pattern:
https://sewsimple.de/anleitung-mundschutz-naehen-mit-schnittmuster/
But you actually don't need a sewing pattern. I used a 17cm x 17cm square and made 3 plaits. I just neated the seams and didn't use bias tape (too much work). I used molleton. It's washable at 95° (and a dentist recommended it on the sewing pattern website). You can use any other densely weaved material; another dentist used twill tex.
Here's a picture:
Please remember the sense of a face mask: It does not filter viral particles, it prevents distribution of droplets from sneezing and coughing. It needs to be washed after every usage.
I used this sewing pattern:
https://sewsimple.de/anleitung-mundschutz-naehen-mit-schnittmuster/
But you actually don't need a sewing pattern. I used a 17cm x 17cm square and made 3 plaits. I just neated the seams and didn't use bias tape (too much work). I used molleton. It's washable at 95° (and a dentist recommended it on the sewing pattern website). You can use any other densely weaved material; another dentist used twill tex.
Here's a picture:
Please remember the sense of a face mask: It does not filter viral particles, it prevents distribution of droplets from sneezing and coughing. It needs to be washed after every usage.
