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Make your mask!

As of Friday, April 17, 2020, New Yorkers must wear face coverings when social distancing is not possible, including while on public transport, in stores, and on crowded sidewalks. Below are a few do-it-yourself (DIY) sites to help you make masks for children and adults. 

How to make a DIY no-sew face mask for adults and children

The Centers for Disease Control offers instructions for effective wearing, care, and crafting of simple fabric masks. They suggest 3 easy designs: 

  • A do-it-yourself, no-sewing cloth mask made with only a bandanna or scarf and 2 rubber bands
  • A more basic no-sewing version cut from a t-shirt 
  • A 2-ply design requiring a sewing machine 
    CDC guide to making and using masks


Dr. Jerome Adams, Surgeon General of the United States, has taken to YouTube to demonstrate how to improvise an easy mask:

 

The craft experts at Yarnspirations have shared knitting and crocheting patterns and instructional videos for a long time. Rising to the present challenge, they present a detailed guide for creating a fabric-lined knit/crochet adult face mask.
Knit or crochet DIY face mask

These stay-at-home days are the perfect time to DIY!