Thoughts for COVID19 Response

Some of you may know that I have been organizing the of making PPE for frontline healthcare workers.
I wanted to share the links to various models which we are using for face masks and face shields.

The Deaconess Accordion
• Most basic mask pattern
• Suggested by Deaconess Hospital in
Evansville, IN
Instructions:
https://www.deaconess.com/How-to-make-a-
Face-Mask 

The Buttoncounter Accordion Model
• Slightly more fitted to the face than the Deaconess model
Instructions:
https://buttoncounter.com/2018/01/14/
facemask-a-picture-tutorial/ 

The Filter Pocket Model
• Similar to the Accordion Model
• Includes a pocket to insert a disposable
filter layer for added protection
Instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=S9RWII2-5_4&feature=youtu.be 

The Hair-tie Model

• Uses hair ties (scrunchies/elastics) as a substitute for woven elastic bands
• Can be gathered (like Deaconess Model) or pleated (like Accordion Model)
Instructions:
https://blog.fatquartershop.com/free-face-
mask-sewing-tutorial-with-hair-ties/ 

The Non-Elastic - Tie Model
• Uses bias tape instead of elastic to secure • Tutorial includes instructions for a wired
nose bridge, which can be applied to all other mask models
Instructions:
https://sweetredpoppy.com/how-to-sew-a-
bias-tape-surgical-face-mask-with-flexible- nose/
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The Fitted/N95 Cover Model

• Curved to fit the contours of an N-95 mask • If made with stretchy fabric (knit, jersey, T- shirt, etc.), no elastic needed for ear loops
Instructions:
https://freesewing.org/docs/patterns/fu/
instructions/ 

The Face Shield

• No sewing required; constructed with industrial tape/glue
Instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=HHUrSX2cJyA
https://psjh.blob.core.windows.net/covid/ PSJH_Faceshield.pdf