Posted on 03/03/2020 9:39:50 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
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Have you bought these? Do they look nice enough? I’ve been considering trying to make one of these to see how it goes. They look nice, but are outrageous to buy already made.
https://www.amazon.com/Covobox-electronics-outlets-documents-jewelry/dp/B07D96S8JW
Also — I never even thought about Dollar Tree. Thanks for the tip!
Have considered covering regular file/banker boxes with fabric, and may try that.
(As you can tell, I do a lot of “considering”, but haven’t pulled the trigger on any one idea. LOL!)
What a smart idea! I’ve never even seen those before.
Jo-Ann craft stores are giving away free kits to make face masks, gowns
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/coronavirus-joann-stores-craft-face-mask-free-kits
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3828570/posts
Very neighborly of them!
The thread work is exquisite - it’s worth your while to go to the link and see the pictures (I just couldn’t post them):
Magical Butterflies and Insects Stitched in Dense Thread Paintings by Emillie Ferris
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/03/emillie-ferris-thread-paintings/
Excerpt:
Since she first began embroidering in 2013, Emillie Ferris (previously) has stitched a few rows nearly every day. The United Kingdom-based artist creates dense thread paintings of butterflies, bees, and other creatures surrounded by vibrant, scattered florals. Her lengthy stitches form precisely colored patterns and rows, offering a distinct texture to each wing and antennae.
Ferris tells Colossal that much of her work is based on vintage entomology illustrations, which she reviews multiple times before beginning one of her realistic projects that are “inspired by nature, with a tiny sense of magic.”
LOL!!!!
What kind of fabric is best for making homemade masks?
I’ve read that anything 100% cotton and pre-washed is what they’re using when making masks. I think there is an interface lining, too? (Check the Joann Fabric links to be sure.)
May I suggest this site? I buy fabric from them all the time...even if I don’t MAKE anything from it. ;)
https://www.equilter.com/category/7/cotton-prints-+-yarn-dyes
DO NOT GO THERE - unless you have at LEAST an hour to kill. :)
Was curious, so I went looking. Bit on homemade is near the bottom.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/face-masks.html
But for folks who still wish to DIY, a link...
https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/diy-cdc-compliant-facemask-tutorial/
I can’t vouch for how compliant, but folks can decide for themselves if they’d like to try them.
*SIGH*
Some of those beach ones........
I LOVE the Gulf beaches.
I have plenty of quilting fabric and have some old cotton lining that I’ve been saving for God knows what.
I just could not bear to throw it out.
“I just could not bear to throw it out.”
It’s good that you didn’t, then! :)
Here’s another article that has a section on fabric:
How to Make Face Masks for Hospitals During the Coronavirus Shortage
Fabric and medical experts weigh in on everything you need to know before donating.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/a31902442/how-to-make-medical-face-masks/
What fabric should I use?
The best fabric for homemade masks is a tightly woven, 100% cotton fabric. Things like denim, bed sheets, and heavyweight shirts are all good options. Avoid knit fabrics (e.g. jersey T-shirts) because they create holes when they stretch, which the virus could get through. Make sure to prewash fabrics using hot water to kill germs and to pre-shrink the material so it doesn’t change shape after healthcare workers wash it themselves.
We spoke with several healthcare professionals, and it’s clear that there are no specific guidelines or regulations around making homemade masks at this time. Still, there are some best practices you can follow if you want to help. On top of a sewing machine and fabric, you’ll need a nonwoven filter fabric to help block out particles and a metal piece (like a paper clip) to make it fit snugly around the nose.
If you have clothing or bedding items at home that are in good condition, you can use these instead of having to buy new fabric. On top of that, JOANN stores are donating precut fabric to anyone who wants to make masks. All 860 stores will be offering the materials in their classrooms with sewing machines, which the company says will follow social distancing recommendations. You can also call the store to have the supplies brought out to your car for curbside pickup if you have a sewing machine at home and prefer to not enter the store.
Free knitting and crochet classes online at the moment at Bluprint.
https://www.mybluprint.com/topic/crochet
Per link: Enjoy FREE unlimited access to online classes, projects & more til 4/9!
Like what? Pellon?
I really don’t know - I’m not making face masks myself. Joanne’s is donating material for face masks so if you give then a call, I would think they could tell you what they’re using. For a large company like Joanne’s to sponsor this project, they’ve surely researched what materials/pattern(s) they should be using.
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