Belgian With 20% Lung Capacity Starts Home Mask Sewing Army

KHON2 ^ | Mar 22, 2020 | Virginia Mayo

[nickcarraway]

With only 20% of normal lung capacity, Sien Lagae was extremely wary of viruses before anyone in Belgium heard of the coronavirus — and has long relied on caregivers to help her get dressed, clean her house and provide home health care services.

Then one of her caregivers mentioned she had just paid 10 euros ($10.67) for a mask to protect herself and others from the virus. Lagae’s hobbies happen to include sewing — and inspiration struck.

“I suddenly had the idea to make some face masks for my physiotherapist so that she could protect herself and her patients better,” Lagae said.

[PastorBooks]

Here is a Face Mask Sewing Pattern:

https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/

Here is the Archive.org Wayback versions as a backup if that link is down:

https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/

[FamiliarFace]

Thanks for posting that link.

[aimhigh]

She makes her masks using two layers of cotton fabric

I'm curious if two layers of cotton are N95 compliant.