Making face masks – Momentous
National Museum of Australia   

Some stories may be distressing. Get support.
This website may have names and images of
deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

six fabric masks on a table next to a sewing machine.

Making face masks

When the COVID-19 outbreak happened in Melbourne and we went into hard lockdown, it was challenging to find masks. Using a simple pattern on the internet and keeping a surgical mask on hand as a guide, I made several for my closest friends and family to wear and stay safe.

Explore more stories