How to Sew a Surgical Face Mask for Hospitals

Learn How to Easily Sew a Surgical Face Mask With This Step-By-Step Tutorial With Video.

Currently, the supply of surgical masks is at a critical all-time low throughout the entire nation. For those of us who sew, we can band together and make a huge difference in this time of need!

In times of emergency, the CDC allows fabric masks to be used when a shortage takes place. You can read more from the CDC on this subject here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/face-masks.html

In this tutorial, we will be sewing a standard face mask with elastic ear hooks.

Homemade face masks can be donated to be used in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and retirement homes. This relieves the strain of a mask shortage and allows N95 masks to be used for COVID-19 and critical situations requiring PPE.

While wearing a homemade face mask will not prevent someone from catching Covid-19, it can decrease the spread of large particles when someone sneezes. It can be used in cases of the flu, cold and other airborne illnesses. Just a reminder that these masks should only be worn if you are sick or caring for someone who is sick.

All face masks should be washed and sterilized before use and cleaned again after becoming damp or moist. Color-safe bleach like Clorox 2 or Purex 2 can be used to sanitize with hot water.

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