How to make a mask with your own hands: 3 easy ways and video instructions from the chief surgeon
'07.04.2020'
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Prevention of coronavirus disease includes regular hand washing, the use of an antiseptic, and the wearing of a medical mask. It is this information that WHO provides, and "NV Health" tells how to sew this mask itself.
Of course, you can buy a medical mask at a pharmacy. But the demand for these products is extremely high, so consumers are constantly complaining about the high price or lack of goods in stock.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump recommended not buying or wearing specialized medical or even surgical masks, urging them to be kept for medical facilities. Instead, use regular fabric masks that you can buy online or make yourself at home.
Here's how to make a mask yourself, using simple lessons.
How to sew a mask: method 1
The easiest way, for it you will need a square section of dense cotton or linen with a side of 45 cm, as well as two elastic bands 18 cm long. Fold the fabric in two and assemble it with an accordion, as shown in the video. Bend and bend the edges manually or sew on a sewing machine. Thread the elastic bands and tie them in a knot. Done.
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How to sew a mask: method 2
This method allows you to get a product that can protect against smaller particles of dust and microorganisms. For him, you will need all the same as for a simple dressing plus non-woven material as a filter. You can purchase it at a sewing store or order it online. When sewing, simply insert a filter between the layers of material.
How to make a mask with a removable filter: method 3
In this method, you will have to work a little more with scissors, but you will get a mask with a removable filter. Unfold the fabric and filter media as shown in the video. Sweep or stitch on a typewriter, twist the front part, thread the rubber band and insert the filter.
By the way, the advantage of reusable masks is the ability to design to your liking. Choose a fabric with an interesting print or decorate your product with applique.
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Instructions from the US Surgeon General
US General Surgeon Jerome Adams showed in a video how to make a T-shirt mask at home and protect yourself from possible coronavirus infection, writes "RIA News".
Adams showed that you can make a mask from almost any garment, including a scarf or T-shirt. In the video, he demonstrated how to properly fold the cut out part of a T-shirt and secure it with hair bands on both sides to get a fabric mask. The video was released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Facebook.
The World Health Organization on March 11 announced an outbreak of a new coronavirus infection COVID-19 with a pandemic. According to the latest WHO data, on the morning of April 7, 1 352 287 cases of infection were recorded in the world, 75 299 people died.
