Rebecca Lane - DIY Face Masks Patterns: Over 15 DIY Patterns With Step by Step Illustrations

Table of contents

1. Introduction
2. Why we need masks?
3. Why to make your own mask?
4. Mask or No Mask If Mask then which Mask!
5. Best fit face mask!
6. Different Kinds of masks
   1. Vacuum Cleaner Bag Face Mask
   2. Synthetic Bag Mask:
   3. Bandana protected mask:
   4. Origami filter mask:
7. Methods and steps for DIYs masks
   1. A filter inserts for multilayer/Pocketed masks:
   2. Olson Face Masks Pattern
   3. Pleated Cloth Masks DIY
   4. Synthetic Bag Mask:
   5. Guitar Style Face Mask Pattern
   6. Bandana protected
   7. Origami pattern. Mask:
8. Wear and care tips

Introduction

A self-reliant person doesnt has to rely on others in any situation. Whatever are the circumstances He/she can create his/her own ways to accomplish anything and the era in which we are living demands DIYs solutions for as many things as one can. All we are witnessing that diseases are spreading across the world rapidly and to keep us safe from the fatal diseases and for that we need some accessories to keep us safe these days and the very first thing which can save us is the face mask that has become the symbol of this pandemic and its scarcity is uncontrollable plus suppliers take the advantage of the time and a usual cheap mask is out of the range of the normal ones but without mask we can put ourselves and our loved ones in peril. So what is the solution then? There is not much to worry about it as the key to this problem is very simple and that is DIY. Yes, you have read it right! you can do it by yourself in few minutes, you dont need to rush to the market in hush posh. Here we are to help you, guide you and teach you bit by bit how you can do this on your own without any expenses and expertise as it requires the things which are easily available at home.

This book gives you all the details and pictorial illustration through which you can create your own DIY face mask in literally no time. Precautionary measures will also be guided in this book. You dont have watch long videos for that only few pictures can save your time and you will able to achieve your goal of making the various kinds of masks as per your choice and requirement.

Why we need masks?

O ur surroundings are full of pathogens it means we are living in challenging and risky environment where on daily basis we are in contact with lots of viruses, bacteria and many unknown microbes. To cater with these germs we really need some protection and mainly we need masks to protect ourselves and others from catching the bug no matter if we are ill or not as we never know may be the person sitting, standing and working next to us is the carrier of the virus. As we all know that the now a days the talk of the town is the Coronavirus that can spread like other respiratory diseases. Droplets from an infected persons cough or sneeze can carry the virus to another person. This usually happens if one has been in close contact with an infected person for a certain period of time. Thats what mask is for. It blocks large-particle droplets and splatters which reduces the spread of the virus. Another way of catching the bug is by touching the things. This will increase your chance of falling ill. Mask protects us in a way that by wearing it we cant touch our mouth. On the other hand, mask shields us from the dust, dangerous smoke and other pathogens which are in the environment. It means we have to make it our habit.

Researches have shown that when we speak the small micro droplets come flying out of our mouth 6 feet or more. Those particles contains millions of particles of virus if a person is infected. Lets understand it with an example we all know if we hold a bottle of spray with water in it and we hold a T-shirt in front of it and spray then the spray hits the T-shirt and doesnt go past it or the majority of it doesnt go past it. We just need some kind of cloth barrier between your mouth and the people around you. So if we dont wear a mask that means that we are risking our and others lives which is awful thing to do!

Why to make your own mask?

T he world at present is going through a crises like never before. The biggest issue we are facing right now is the shortage of PPE specifically a mask, a protective and important guard, for us now a days. Even if they are accessible now the demands suddenly goes through the roof and they are just hard to get it. By making it at home we can save lives.

DIYs mask can easily be used to prevent from the exposure of spreading diseases. Those who are using expensive N-95 masks. They are using it repeatedly over and over again for number of days and even in some cases number of weeks which is really not a safe practice. Almost all of the surgical masks and N 95 mask are not washable and hence are not reusable.

So why not to make your own mask to wear in public and be economical. Research scientist Jeremy Howard say that despite guidance from the CDC, healthy people wearing masks is a good step towards the growing spread of virus. Cambridge university studies show that the two layered cotton mask works pretty well. Hong Kong scientist has shown that nearly the perfect thing is the double layered cotton cloth from a T-shirt and put a piece of a paper towel between them and tie up it to the head and at the end of the day you can throw away the paper towel. Then you can wash the cloth mask with the soapy water. Howard suggest that simple fabric you might find around your house can be converted into your mask. The best thing is to use the cotton cloth that can be a bed sheet or some old shirt.