How to Make a DIY Face Mask for Coronavirus

Amid a shortage of medical-grade masks, federal guidelines now recommend everyone wear face coverings out in public. Here's ...
People

11-Year-Old Making Masks for Health Care Workers Surprised with Money for New Sewing Machine

Holli Morgan was presented with a $1,200 check for a new sewing machine and equipment to start a YouTube channel Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE. He started at ...
ABC7 San Francisco

Coronavirus: Here's how Bay Area residents are making face masks at home

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Bay Area we asked you to show us your face masks with the hashtag #MyMaskABC7 and you delivered. Candida Wohlgemuth made her own mask with a basic sewing kit since she couldn't ...
Machine Design

Fast Throughput on a Small Footprint: A Work Cell for High-Volume Mask Making

About a year ago, when the pandemic took hold, the healthcare community was rushing to get protective gear—especially face masks—to everyone who wanted one. Unfortunately, there didn’t seem to be ...
kcra.com

'Responding to a real need': Couple restores antique sewing machine to make face masks

After sitting idle for several decades, a nearly 100-year-old sewing machine has been put to good use during the COVID-19 pandemic.Giselle Williams' hairstyling and knitting businesses came to a ...