Update : 2022-12-2
No sewing! Just fold!
It is very important to wear a face mask to prevent the spread of Coronavirus infection.
Surgical masks which are necessary for "Cough Etiquette" have been in short supply.
Why don't you make a mask, which can be used for many times by washing, with a handkerchief and elastic string (hair elastic etc.)?
Handkerchief mask can be used as "Cough Etiquette".
It prevents splashing your scatter of coughs or sneezes and touching your nose or mouth directly.
The KAWABE Co., Ltd. (Handkerchief Maker) introduces how to make a mask as below.
- Prepare a handkerchief of your mouth size.Fold in two longitudinally. Once again fold in two.
- Pass around the elastic string at the right and left positon (dividing the width into three)
- Fold the handkerchief from both sides. Ajust it to your mouth size by pulling upper and under sides.
You can see how to make on the YouTube : https://shop.kawabe.co.jp/ec/sp/slist/hk_0303