Sewn Masks

Required Harware, Software, Equipment & Materials

• Sewing Machine: If you have one fantastic you are ready! If not you can purchase one on Amazon, Home Depot and Joann 
  
• Breathable fabric e.g. nonwoven PP shopping bags, Tightly woven cotton blend, anti - microbial pillow case, double layer tea towels
• Spools of thread
• Elastic  e.g.Dritz Pry-9507B Non-Roll Elastic, 1/4
• Scissors
• Iron
• Sharpie Marker
• Sticky pad or 4x4 Cards
• Printer & Paper
• Shipping Boxes & Tape

How To Design A Sewn 3-Layer Mask

Step 1 Download & Print Patterns
Create your own pattern or select and download a pattern, print three copies (1 for each layer).

Downloadable Patterns:  Craft Passion Face Mask | Brother Sewing College 3D Mask | Fu Facemask A4 Pattern | Letter facemask pattern

Step 2 Prepare You Materials 
Cut three pieces of breathable fabric. If you have reusable bags made from nonwoven polypropelene, you can use just those. You can also use tightly woven cotton blends, bandanas, anti - microbial pillow cases, double layer tea towels. Per CDC, cloth will do in a shortage.

Step 3 Start Sewing
Either with a machine or by hand begin sewing according to the patterns.
Scroll down to see video tutorials.

Step 4 Assign Batch Number
Assign a batch number using this naming convention MMM_CityState_MakerName_Item#. 
e.g. MMM_BrooklynNY_RachelBickley_25

Using a Sharpie marker and StickyNote, or 4x4 note card, or a printed lablel write the batch number down using this naming convention MMM_CityState_MakerName_Item#.
e.g. MMM_BrooklynNY_RachelBickley_25

A batch number is a designation that allows us to track inventory. 

Step 5  Certify & Add Your Masks to Our Inventory
Using the form below certify and add your mask to our PPE Marketplace.
You will need the following information:

• 1 photo of someone modeling your mask
• 1 Photo of your mask on a white surface
• A title for your mask design
• A description of your mask
• Tags you wish us to associate the mask with.
• Location where your masks can me picked up.
• List of Sizes, Variation of Colors in the batch.
  
  

Step 6: Promote & Sell Your Masks listed at Store.DesignedByUs.org

1. When your masks are listed in inventory you will receive a confirmation email with links to your masks.
2. Using the Hashtags #100MMaskMayday, #ProtectedWeRise or #MaskUp promote your links in social media and in email.
   
3. As you create more masks, take part in a 100M Mask Mayday Inventory call with other mask makers to ensure we have accurate counts of your masks.

Step 7: Sell, Ship & Distribute Masks

1. When one of your masks sells on store.designedbyus.org you will receieve an email notification from 100MMaskOrders@DesignedByUs.org, containing 1- Packing Slip and 1 Shipping Label.
2. Using the shipping label you recieve from 100MMaskOrders@DesignedByUs.org, print the USPS, UPS or FedEx label. 
3. Print out a Thank You Note, Care Instructions and Packing Slip.
4. Pack your mask in an envelope or small box and place the Thank You Note, Care Instructions and Packing Slip and in the box.
   
5. Request a pick up from USPS or UPS
   
6. Seal package and affix the label.

Step 8: Tracking Shipment & Recieveing Mask Payments

1. Once your shipment has been entered into USPS we are sent a ship confirmation.
2. Upon ship confirmation payment are released.
3. Payments for sold masks are transfered via EFT, Paypal, XOOM or Western Union.

Breate3D 
Respirator Masks

Required Harware, Software, Equipment & Materials

• 3D Printer
• PLA+ Filament or Copper3D PLACTIVE AN1 - Antimicrobial PLA Filament
• Rubber Weather Stripping
• 1/4" or 1/8" Elastic
• MERV13 Filters (e.g.AIRx HEALTH 20x20x1 MERV 13 Pleated Air Filter)  or Surgical Masks Materials

How To Design A Breathe3D Printed Respirator Mask 

Step 1: Download Directions

Step 2: Preparing Materials For Print 
Two .stl files need printed per mask and are located at www.makethemasks.com. 

1. MontanaMask.stl File
2. Updated MontanaMaskFilterFrameWithFlange.stl File
3. We suggest PLA+ material, but others such as ABS will work
4. Takes 3-6 hours and varies printer to printer
5. Designed to be printed without supports
6. Print an array if possible, source file is included if one would like to modify
7. Designed for Adult Large, scale to 90% or less for smaller masks
   

Step 3: Print & Make Masks!

Step 4: Assign Batch Number
Assign a batch number using this naming convention MMM_CityState_MakerName_Item#. 
e.g. MMM_BrooklynNY_RachelBickley_25

Using a Sharpie marker and StickyNote, or 4x4 note card, or a printed lablel write the batch number down using this naming convention: MMM_CityState_MakerName_ItemName_Version#_Color_Size.
e.g. MMM_AustinTX_RebeccaClayton_B3D_1.0-RED-L
This batch number is a designation that allows us to track inventory. 

Step 5:  Certify & Add Your Masks to Our Inventory
Using the form below certify and add your mask to our PPE Marketplace. You will need the following information:

• 1 photo of someone modeling your mask
• 1 Photo of your mask on a white surface
• A title for your mask design
• A description of your mask
• Tags you wish us to associate the mask with
• Location where your masks can me picked up
• List of sizes, variation of colors in the batch  
  

 

Step 6: Promote & Sell Your Masks listed at Store.DesignedByUs.org

1. When your masks are listed in inventory you will receive a confirmation email with links to your masks.
2. Using the Hashtags #100MMaskMayday, #ProtectedWeRise or #MaskUp promote your links in social media and in email.
3. As you create more masks, take part in a 100M Mask Mayday Inventory call with other mask makers to ensure we have accurate counts of your masks.

Step 7: Sell, Ship & Distribute Masks

1. When one of your masks sells on store.designedbyus.org you will receieve an email notification from 100MMaskOrders@DesignedByUs.org, containing 1- Packing Slip and 1 Shipping Label.
2. Using the shipping label you recieve from 100MMaskOrders@DesignedByUs.org, print the USPS, UPS or FedEx label. 
   Print out a Thank You Note, Care Instructions and Packing Slip.
3. Pack your mask in an envelope or small box and place the Thank You Note, Care Instructions and Packing Slip and in the box.
4. Request a pick up from USPS or UPS
5. Seal package and affix the label.

Step 8: Tracking Shipment & Recieveing Mask Payments

1. Once your shipment has been entered into USPS we are sent a ship confirmation.
2. Upon ship confirmation payment are released.
3. Payments for sold masks are transfered via EFT, Paypal, XOOM or Western Union.

Sewn Mask Tutorials

Breathe3D Respirator Masks Tutorials

$49.00

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