Instructions for Sewing & Donating Face Mask with Pocket Filter

Instructions for sewing & donating face mask with pocket filter

JourneyCare is seeking homemade masks to prepare for limited supplies that may be available to hospice healthcare workers as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These masks can be used in conjunction with surgical masks and N95 respirators to extend the life of this personal protective equipment (PPE), per guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – thus helping JourneyCare conserve vital resources. The pleated mask with a built-in pocket is the only homemade mask currently approved by JourneyCare; it does not replace the surgical mask and is not recommended for use to protect against the coronavirus.

To donate your homemade masks, please drop off to one of these JourneyCare sites: » John H. and Terri L. Cohn Administrative Campus 2050 Claire Court Glenview, IL 60025

» Barrington Administrative Office and CareCenter 405 Lake Zurich Road Barrington, IL 60010

If shipping your homemade masks, address to: » JourneyCare, Inc. Purchasing Department – PPE Donation 2050 Claire Court Glenview, IL 60025

You do not need to specially package masks and JourneyCare will take appropriate cleaning precautions before distributing to staff. 1 Mask Sewing Instructions

Materials Needed

» Pre-washed tightly-woven fabric 10” x 16” quilting/ batik 100% cotton, Broadcloth poly-cotton blend » 2 Double fold binding 5” each » Non-braided wire 20 gauge 6” long with ends folded ¼“ inward, i.e. galvanized wire or stainless steel (please no wire that would rust or snap, such as paperclips, pipe cleaners or twist ties) » Strap options: » Opt 1 Fabric ties: Double fold binding or twill tape: 4 Strips 16” long » Opt 2 Behind the head elastic: ¼” elastic strip 12.5” top, 10” bottom » Opt 3 Casing with no strap: Use this option if no straps or elastic are available. (JourneyCare will complete straps for masks) » General sewing supplies

Creating the Pocket

1. Lay flat wrong side up: Fold each 10” end 1/4” and press. Fold again to 1/4 “, press and sew to create hems.

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2. Lay flat right side up: Fold in half so that hemmed sides are together.

3. Pocket opening: Sew 2” from each side along the hemmed sides leaving a 6” opening in the middle. Press seam allowances open.

4. Turn right side out: Flatten tube of fabric so that the pocket slit is 1” below the fold line (this will be the back of the mask). Press.

5. Wire placement: Insert wire close to fold line and topstitch below wire to secure in place and continue ¼” seam allowance all the way around fabric.

Creating the Pleats

1. Front of mask: fold three equal pleats ½” approximately facing down. Pin and press.

2. Stitch side seams with ¼” seam allowance to hold pleats in place.

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Option 1 Fabric ties: Double fold binding or twill tape: 4 Strips 16” long

1. Place raw edge of 5” double fold binding to raw edge of mask leaving excess binding hanging over each end equally.

2. Slip straps under the binding as close to the top and bottom of the mask as possible and sew ¼” seam along the pleated edge. *See below for option 2. **Skip strap insertion for option 3.

3. Sew binding to back of mask. 4. Press binding to front side folding up ends to hide raw edges. 5. Topstitch close to edge of binding.

6. Turn to back, pull straps to the side and topstitch straps to secure. **Skip for option 3.

*Option 2: Behind the Head Elastic — 1/4” elastic strip 12.5” top, 10” bottom If using elastic, sew 12.5” elastic piece to top edge across and 10” elastic to bottom edges across to create loops for securing around the top and bottom of head.

Option 3: Casing with No Strap Complete this design if straps or elastic are not available (JourneyCare will provide) » Skip Steps 2 and 6

Thank you for generously giving your time and talents to keep our patients and staff safe! 4 Additional Resources

DIY Homemade Mask tutorial HOW TO MAKE FACE MASK WITH FILTER POCKET AND ADJUSTABLE WIRE - SEWING TUTORIAL - from EasyToSew on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCJcE-r7kcg

*Adjustments to designs: Fabric size 10”x16” to accommodate full coverage of N95 Respirator

Disclaimer: Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, “in settings where facemasks are not available, Healthcare Professionals (HCP) might use homemade masks (e.g., bandana, scarf) for care of patients with COVID-19 as a last resort. However, homemade masks are not considered PPE, since their capability to protect HCP is unknown.” A fabric mask is not a replacement for PPE. 1 1. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/face-masks.html