PATTERNS:
- Less experienced at sewing? See this video or this pattern for multi-layer pleated rectangular masks. Sewing newbie? This video is for a fast pocket mask with nosepiece and includes tips for the novice sewist. Easily modify to child or other sizes!
- Some experience? Pocket mask: A wonderful member of our group put together a video of this simple pocket pattern. Thanks for this, Heather!
- Comfortable sewing and prefer a curved Olsen-style mask? We like the Twig & Tale Panel Version and the Yale New Haven Hospital Preferred Pattern (modifed from an earlier version of Craft Passion).
- Child's mask: we like the Twig & Tale Curved mask in kid sizes (also great in adult sizes!)
- Transparent window masks are needed for the deaf community and those working with children. We like this video tutorial. The video includes steps to measure, but but we've also created this printable pattern you can use with the video.
Helpful research from Georgia Tech on mask materials, filters, and more.
Mask Use/Care info
- Full page mask info compiled from CDC, in English & Spanish, foldable to quarter to fit into baggie with mask
- WHO information
- Small pintable tags/inserts
Masks for personal use:
- NO SEW MASK FOR HOME/PERSONAL USE ONLY: cut tshirt version and no-sew handkerchief version.
Local Commercial Producers:
Commercial producers will sew custom masks to order for your personal or business use.
- NEW HAVEN ANNEX: Catherine Mason Costume - catherine.mason.costume@gmail.com • Offering: Rectangular pleated masks with ties in adult sizes / Curved "Olson" style masks with ties in child sizes / Scrub caps (teardrop or headband/cap convertible style)
- QUINNIPIAC MEADOWS: Sewing Place New Haven - sewingplaceinnewhaven@gmail.com (475) 441-7473 • Offering: rectangule pleated masks with sewn-in nosebridge in adult sizes
- WESTVILLE: Charlotte Anderholt, seamstress, charlotte.anderholt@gmail.com • Offering curved "Olson" style mask with option of nose bridge & pocket filter, ties or elastic, adult and child sizes • Transparent window masks (for use for deaf community, care providers, etc.)
- HAMDEN: Regina Bohn, Regina's Originals - (203) 809-9139 • Offering rectangle pleated masks with sewn-in nosebridge in adult sizes (elastic) and kid sizes (ties)
- DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN: Liz Saylor Costume Shop Manager New Haven Aaronjess@aol.com
- DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN: Fashionista Vintage & Variety, Offering rectangular pleated masks, for every mask purchased the will donate 2 to an org in need
- WESTVILLE: Neville Wisdom - www.nevillewisdom.com/mask Offering single behind the head elastic or ear loops, curved Neville-designed masks
Questions?
- Email info@makehaven.org