Leaning over my sewing machine in my west London studio, I gently guide the needle around the edge of the face mask. I’ve been working six days a week at my machine, and must have made at least 300 for family, friends, carers and older people who have requested them.
When the coronavirus hit and supplies ran low, I studied the structure of the N95 mask – the thick, tight-fitting mask favoured by healthcare workers because it blocks at least 95 per cent of airborne particles.
Obviously mine hasn’t been tested in a lab, but it contains three layers of fabric and a disposable filter, so I hope it offers some protection.
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