Wow, the world is now crazy with fear of the novel coronavirus, and as far as I know, in many places around the world, people are rushing to buy face masks. I have heard that Chinese people are stocking up on face masks in many countries – Korea, Japan, etc., and many pharmacies are out of stock!
I personally am against using the 1-time disposable face masks – you know the environment does not love it either. And as far as I have read from many trusted sources, the normal face masks are totally good in protecting you from the tiny droplets that coronavirus bearers spread out when they cough or sneeze.
That is why today I am posting the pattern for face masks. I make a lot of fabric face masks for my family – my husband, my son, and me. We are happy with them, and as long as you keep them clean (wash right after use, or if you are more careful, boil them for 5 minutes to kill all the hateful viruses), and keep your hands clean (not touching your eyes, mouth or nose and wash your hands frequently with soap), you are not likely to catch the virus.
And of course, do not panic. The 2019-nCOV does not seem to be too dangerous (fatality rate is just about 2%, much lower than SARS or MERS or any other corona family). If you don’t believe in me, search for more trusted sources (the WHO, for example).
Now, let’s start sewing to protect our family with my face mask pattern. I make it in two sizes: for adults and for kids, so you can sew for any one you care about. The face mask is made with the shape and form of the 3D mask that fit the face perfectly.
If you are looking for materials to make face mask, visit our little store here:
We have plastic nose wire, elastic, non-woven fabric for filters, anti-microbial fabric masks, hand made fabric masks to meet your needs. All items are ready in stock and will be shipped from Toronto, Canada. Same day shipping for orders before 3:00 PM. Free standard shipping for orders from US$75.00.
Sewing tutorial for this fitted face mask can be found on my official website here: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2020/02/06/face-mask-against-the-coronavirus-epidemic/
As usual, print this pattern in full size on A4/Letter paper. Test with the test square before sewing to ensure best fit.
Upadte May 9, 2020: I have made a pattern for this face mask with filter pocket. You can check this video tutorial on how to make this face mask:
As usual, print this pattern in full size on A4/Letter paper. Test with the test square before sewing to ensure best fit.
Upadte May 9, 2020: I have made a pattern for this face mask with filter pocket. You can check this video tutorial on how to make this face mask:
The free PDF pattern can be found here: Fitted face mask (kids and adults)
Happy sewing!
Tiana
