I purchased HEPA AC air filters to line masks I am making for my family - the Filtrete Advanced Allergen type. I have a few dust masks that I had before all this happened for craft and home improvement projects that create lots of airborne debris. I'm lining those first, then I'm sewing masks made of 600 thread count cotton pillowcases that will be lined with the filter. I'm going to try to encase elastic around the edges that can be tightened or something for a custom fit. I'm trying to find some sort of metal something that I can attach to be used to mold the nose. I think it might work to get some of those office supply prong things. Those are kind of sharp, but I can sew them between the two layers of fabric.
I'm definitely a beginner at sewing but I do have a sewing machine. Hopefully the finished products won't be so hideous that people will be too embarrassed to wear them!
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