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femmedem

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10. You're welcome! I just tested mine out.
Fri Apr 3, 2020, 02:59 PM
Apr 2020

It stayed in place and was comfortable with a half mile walk in each direction, plus shopping.


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I'm going to try your non-sewing machine approach, thanks! MLAA Apr 2020 #1
You're welcome! I just tested mine out. femmedem Apr 2020 #10
another non-sewing approach to face mask..cut from old T-shirt. Fresh_Start Apr 2020 #2
I was surprised to read that doubling t-shirts only allows you to capture 1-2% more particles femmedem Apr 2020 #17
I'm not certain about the tote bag route, I've heard using HEPA filters works the best MagickMuffin Apr 2020 #3
Why can't you print them out? Flaleftist Apr 2020 #6
I didn't print out a pattern, just measured out a 6x9 rectangle. femmedem Apr 2020 #9
Polypropylene mesh is a good material for a hydrophobic layer Blecht Apr 2020 #4
Yes, the same video I watched that recommended tote bag material recommended bed skirts, too. femmedem Apr 2020 #12
saw a video using bra cups to make a mask. creative ppl abound nt msongs Apr 2020 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Apr 2020 #7
That is the opinion of these two authors Blecht Apr 2020 #14
I'd thought so too, but the articles I've read more recently caused me to change my mind. femmedem Apr 2020 #16
I thought I'd go searching through the house for old turtlenecks. It seems to me Vinca Apr 2020 #8
I'll post your op in the Sewing Mask Threads Compilation Lars39 Apr 2020 #11
Thanks! I didn't know there was such a compilation. femmedem Apr 2020 #13
I may have missed a few, but there's quite a lot there. Lars39 Apr 2020 #15
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