The Sewing List: Non-Medical PPEs

Apr 28, 2020

Non-Medical Headbands

A non-medical button headband is very simple! It's basically an ear warmer, exercise sweat band or headband with buttons added on either side, just above the ears. They can be made of a medium weight cotton jersey knit or of quilting cotton. (In both cases, cotton is recommended because it can be washed at high heat.)

Apr 15, 2020

Non-Medical Face Masks: Construction Alternatives and More Resources

As the need and requests for face masks increase, the availability of materials to make them decreases!

In this blog post, we're going to suggest some alternatives and replacements for all the basic face mask materials.

Apr 07, 2020

Non-Medical Facemasks: Some Advice and Resources

Wearing a facemask is very similar to getting vaccinated. It’s uncomfortable but necessary. It protects the vulnerable, those who for whatever reason can’t be vaccinated, the very young, the very old, the immune-compromised. It’s the responsible thing to do.

With that in mind, we’ve found some good resources for you, first to learn how to safely wear and care for your facemask(s) and second how to make a facemask.