Crafters across the country have launched a movement to help fill medical supply gaps, sewing specially-designed, washable cloth masks for use over N95s or as an alternative to disposable surgical masks. (wamu885)
that was used in one of the first high-profile efforts to build up a stock of handmade masks. Adjustments have been made so the mask would fit over an N95 since that's what has been most in demand.
There are plans to add different types of masks and ultimately to provide the template for a no-sew mask made from office supplies, Headrick says. Fabric that's appropriate for making these cloth masks is readily available, Blattner says. But the elastic the pattern calls for is basically sold out everywhere, in stores and online.
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