100M Mask Mayday Curriculum
The intent of this open source curriculum is to enlist all of humanity to collectively act.
Using the instructions below you can either make a CDC compliant sewn 3-layer mask or a Breathe3D respirator mask.
Sewn
3-Layer Masks
Required Harware, Software, Equipment & Materials
The following materials will make 5 sewn masks:
- Sewing Machine
- 3-Layer Mask Pattern: Download Pattern
- 3 yards of a breathable fabric e.g. 100% cotton, eucalytups lyocell
- 1 yard of for Fashion (Outer) Layer
- 1 yard of Muslin cotton or interface for Filter (Middle) Layer
- 1 yard of 100% cotton for the Liner Layer
- Spool of thread
- 2mm Rounded Elastic
- Flat Aluminum Nose Bridge Bar
- Scissors
- Iron
- Sharpie Marker
- Chalk or a pencil
- Sticky pad or 4x4 Cards
- Printer & Paper
- Shipping Boxes & Tape
Mask Size Specifications
The following are the sizes that fit 95% of the global population. The measurements are per pattern piece, not overall mask size. The pattern allows for a .25 inch seam (6.35 mm) allowance on the edge of the mask & when sewing pieces together.
X-SMALL (2Yrs+ toddler/child)
- Filter & Pocket Liner Width: 3.5” (88.9 mm)
- Fashion Liner Width: 4” (101.6mm)
- 4.25” Nose-Chin (107.95 mm)
- 2.5” Ribbon Seam Edge (63.5 mm)
- 6” Long Ribbon (152.4 mm) or ⅛” elastic should be 4” Long Max (101.6 mm)
- Nose Wire Pocket: 1” x 4” bias tape
SMALL MASK (Youth)
- 4” filter & Liner Pocket Width (101.6 mm)
- 4.5” Fashion Liner Width
- 5” Nose-Chin (127 mm)
- 3” Ribbon Seam Edge (76.2 mm)
- 10” Long Ribbon (254 mm) or ⅛” elastic should be 8” Long Max (203.2 mm)
- Nose Wire Pocket: 1” x 4” bias tape
MEDIUM MASK (Adult)
- 1” W x 6” L Nose Wire Pocket
- 4.25” Filter & Liner Pocket Width (107.95 mm)
- 4.75” Fashion Liner Width
- 5.5” Nose-Chin (139.7 mm)
- 3.25” Ribbon Seam (82.55 mm)
- 10” Long Ribbon (254 mm) or ⅛” elastic should be 8” Long Max (203.2 mm)
LARGE MASK (Adult)
- 1” W x 6” L Nose Wire Pocket
- 5” Filter & Pocket Liner Width (127 mm)
- 5.5” Fashion Liner Width (139.7mm)
- 6” Nose-Chin (152.4 mm)
- 3.5” Ribbon Seam Edge (88.9 mm)
- 10” Long Ribbon (254 mm) or ⅛” elastic should be 8” Long Max (203.2 mm)
X-LARGE MASK (Adult)
- 1” W x 6” L Nose Wire Pocket
- 5.25” Width (133.35 mm)
- 6.75” Nose-Chin (171.45 mm)
- 4” Ribbon Seam (101.6 mm)
- 10” Long Ribbon (254 mm) or ⅛” elastic should be 8” Long Max (203.2 mm)
How To Design
A Sewn 3-Layer Mask
- Download & Print Patterns. Download 3-Layer Mask Pattern
- Prepare You Materials. Wash, Dry & Cut fabric
- Start Sewing. Either with a machine or by hand begin sewing according to the patterns.
- Create & Assign SKU Number. Assign a SKU numbers to each style of masks using this naming convention MakerName_CityState_MaskName-MaskColor-Size. e.g. RachelBickley_BrooklynNY_FridasFiesta-Blue-L
- Label Batch of Masks. Using a StickyNote, 4x4 note card or Label write the batch number down.
- Certify, List & Sell Masks. Using the form below certify and add your mask to the Mask Marketplace. You will need the following information:
- 1-2 photos 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 will be shipped from.
- List of Sizes, Variation of Colors in the batch.
Step 6: Promote & Sell Your Masks listed at Store.DesignedByUs.org
- When your masks are listed in inventory you will receive a confirmation email with links to your masks.
- Using the Hashtags #100MMaskMayday, #ProtectedWeRise or #MaskUp promote your links in social media and in email.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Pack your mask in an envelope or small box and place the Thank You Note, Care Instructions and Packing Slip and in the box.
- Request a pick up from USPS or UPS
- Seal package and affix the label.
Step 8: Tracking Shipment & Recieveing Mask Payments
- Once your shipment has been entered into USPS we are sent a ship confirmation.
- Upon ship confirmation payment are released.
- Payments for sold masks are transfered via EFT, Paypal, XOOM or Western Union.
Breate3D
Respirator Masks
Required Harware, Software, Equipment & Materials
The following materials will make 15-20 masks.
- Hardware: 3D Printer
- 4mm nozzle or
- 8mm nozzle
- 3D Software: Ultimaker Cura (Free)
- Breathe3DMask 3D Files
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra Large
- 2X Large
- PLA+ Filaments
- Foam Seal: Rubber Weather Stripping
- 2mm Rounded Elastic
- MERV13 Filters
- Bottle of Alcohol (For Cleaning Machines & Printed Masks)
Mask Size Specifications
- Small (Youth): 127.12mm
- Medium: 131mm
- Large: 134mm
- Extra Large: 135.5mm
- 2X Large: 158.45mm
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.
- MontanaMask.stl File
- Updated MontanaMaskFilterFrameWithFlange.stl File
- We suggest PLA+ material, but others such as ABS will work
- Takes 3-6 hours and varies printer to printer
- Designed to be printed without supports
- Print an array if possible, source file is included if one would like to modify
- 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
- When your masks are listed in inventory you will receive a confirmation email with links to your masks.
- Using the Hashtags #100MMaskMayday, #ProtectedWeRise or #MaskUp promote your links in social media and in email.
- 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
- 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.
- 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. - Pack your mask in an envelope or small box and place the Thank You Note, Care Instructions and Packing Slip and in the box.
- Request a pick up from USPS or UPS
- Seal package and affix the label.
Step 8: Tracking Shipment & Recieveing Mask Payments
- Once your shipment has been entered into USPS we are sent a ship confirmation.
- Upon ship confirmation payment are released.
- Payments for sold masks are transfered via EFT, Paypal, XOOM or Western Union.
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