[exDemMom]

No scolding.

As others may have pointed out, a mask is not much protection. But it does help you to avoid touching your face, and that is an important factor in preventing disease transmission.

I can see making a whole bunch of cute, fashionable masks.

[familyop]

"I can see making a whole bunch of cute, fashionable masks."

That's a great idea! It might take a tiny bit of the drain off of the supply of manufactured masks.

[Travis McGee]

If you have a good pattern and a sewing machine, you can crank them out with any attractive outside pattern. HEPA cloth in the middle provides maximum protection, but the overall mask is washable. The more folks sewing these the better. Donate them to your local hospital, or sell them on E-bay, or anything in between. The more the better.

The first version uses a sewing machine, the second is hand-stitched. Both are genius.

Reusable mask DIY! Free pattern - Interchangeable filter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlrSNFC4DLs

DIY Free Reusuable mask - Sewing machine less, 30 minutes project!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdR4q9DOSws