Patterns & Resources
Here are some sewing patterns and information that may be helpful to you. Please check on our Current Needs page to make sure that the intended recipient accepts the kinds of masks or other equipment that you will be donating!
No-sew T-shirt mask pattern in English and Spanish
Pros of this pattern: No sewing; only scissors are needed Only the sleeves and bottom of one t-shirt needed filter pocket Cons of this pattern: Must use with filter for solo use; otherwise, use as a mask cover. T-shirt fabric is only for use in lower risk...
The “Karen” mask. The fast mask with removeable ties
Pros of this pattern: Comes in adult and child sizing Very fast and easy, uses one rectangle of folded cloth Casing for ties makes this pattern even quicker no more fussing about sewing them in Superior nose wire (optional) Includes ironing guide for mass production...
Ways to pre-sterilize masks
Sterilization protocol 1: (as advised by nurse receiving masks) is below: Dilute 1/3 c bleach in 1 gallon of water. Add to spray bottle and spray all masks gently and place in dryer for 10 min at high heat (gentle if possible so as not to damage elastic). Use gloves...
Summary: mask materials
For the mask itself, use tightly woven fabric that will withstand the heat of sterilization, like 100% cotton twill or denim. Good quality, heavy weight quilting fabric is also excellent. Canvas or duck fabric may be good too. Examples: high thread count (300 or 400)...
“Tristate” (formerly Korean 3D) method mask cover: an easy design with good fit
Pros of this pattern: Very fast and easy, uses one rectangle of folded cloth Can be used as an N95 cover, or alone as a mask with a filter Good fit for chin filter pocket Uses less fabric: 27 masks out of 3 yards! New revised pattern! See Tri-State Mask Making group...
Introduction to cloth masks slide show
Scrub cap pattern
Pros of this pattern: Saves fabric Simple Cons of this pattern: Sewing a casing for the elastic may be unnecessarily complicated The button above goes to Arcady Genkin's revised version of the two patterns below. It has French seams and buttons. But they are...
Connie Tomasetti’s pattern (recommended, easy)
Pros of this pattern: Easiest to cut and sew includes a filter pocket and nose support Saves fabricCons of this pattern: Needs filter insert, otherwise use as a cover onlyDISCLAIMER: Your use of this website implies that you understand that there is NO guarantee that...
Olson mask – Top recommended for intermediate skills!
Pros of this pattern: Triple layer. Has filter pocket. Best fit. No elastic or nosepieces needed to sew: Easy for end user to add their own string ties or elastics. End user can also add their own nosepieces if desired. Can be worn solo, not just as a cover. Cons...
Tips and Tricks
Buttons on caps or headbands can give ears some relief from the elastics. "SEWING TIPS!" from Lisa Boillot Use cardboard form to pencil your rectangles on the fabric then cut! We now need TWO sizes: 8”x11” and 6" x 9” (both take 7” elastic)Use 2 pieces masking tape on...
Important information on materials
Summary of the best materials that you are likely to find: For the mask itself, use tightly woven fabric that will withstand the heat of sterilization, like 100% cotton twill or denim. Canvas or duck fabric may be good too. The rule of thumb is: "“Hold it up to a...
Easiest no-sew mask
Pros of this pattern: No sewing required Anyone can cut a rectangle easy enough for a grade school kid to make great for walking about in public doing your essential errand follows safety guidelines Cons of this pattern not for critical applications The...
Very easy no-sew mask from a t-shirt
Pros of this pattern: No sewing required Everyone has an unwanted t-shirt great for walking about in public doing your essential errand two layers Cons of this pattern not for critical applications This no sew pattern has two layers! click here to see more!...
No-sew mask out of a t-shirt
Pros of this pattern: No sewing required Everyone has an old t-shirt great for walking about in public doing your essential errand Cons of this pattern: less attractive than a sewn mask not for critical applications DISCLAIMER: Your use of this website...
Isolation suit pattern (no instructions)
Pros of this pattern: Two variations: velcro and zipper forms suitable for production and for the home sewer minimal seams medically reviewed (in Philippines) PDFs for home sewers, DXFs for machine cutting Cons of this pattern: Unknown: if you try them, please let us...
Eli Zaborney Covid 19 Medical Patterns
Pros of this pattern: Patient gown in 3 sizes (S, M, L) Wrap and tie styles Hood Bib Booties (S, M, L) available as DXF and PDF files Cons of this pattern: Unknown. If you try them, please let us know in the comments The designer writes, "I'm a professional...
Lazy Girl isolation suit patterns
Pros of this pattern: sewing instructions provided! Cons of this pattern: Unknown (if you try it, please let us know in comments!) DISCLAIMER: Your use of this website implies that you understand that there is NO guarantee that any product or service that you...
Peekaboo Isolation Robe pattern
Pros of this pattern: unknownCons of this pattern: unknown Isolation gown sewing pattern. Isolation gowns are used in the health care industry for the protection of the healthcare workers and their patients. This pattern includes sizes S, M, L and XL. ...
Mask Pattern from Sewing and Beyond
Pros of this pattern: Developed with doctor input nose wire pocket for filter nonwoven lining Cons of this pattern: more complex to sewThe design and materials suggested in the attached pattern are a result of input from a medical doctor who is working directly with...
N-95 Cover mask pattern
Pattern developed by Phoebe Health Click here to go to their mask-making page. Their video was taken down, but perhaps they will put up a new one.
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