FACE MASKS FOR THIS DIRE TIME

If you can sew and have the materials, you could make some germ masks for your family, friends, and even for hospitals.  They are not respirator nor N95 masks, but they are good in a pinch.

Here's a few extra tips:
1)  Use 2 layers of a close-weave fabric like pillow cases and sheets for top and inside.
2)  Use flannel or an interfacing as used in dressmaking for the inner lining.
3)  I prefer making them 9" by 7" thereby making them a bit larger to fit all faces.
4)  Always use 2 different colored fabrics for front and back so you always know which one is the front.  When using them it would be better to always have the inner side against your nose being the same fabric and not the other side.  If you did, you would be then breathing any germs laden on if it was turned wrong-side out.

REMEMBER, THESE MUST BE BREATHABLE.  TRY THEM BEFORE DISPERSING THEM TO OTHERS.

Dishtowels are a good filter, but they make breathing difficult.
Vacuum cleaner bags, which have been suggested, are made with chemicals I would rather not be breathing so I would not use those.

Thank you for you attention.  I wish you all well.