How to Make a Fabric Mask

As we have resumed services, the health and safety of our patients, their families, our associates and community are our top priorities. As a means of protection and in accordance with recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and the State of Ohio, we have adopted a universal masking policy. Anyone entering a Lima Memorial facility must wear a cloth mask. If an individual does not have a mask upon arrival, a cloth mask will be issued at the point of entry into the health system or at registration for off-site facilities. As such, the need for fabric facemasks is still important, and we continue to seek volunteers to sew fabric facemasks and support this need.

Details about making fabric masks:

If you are able to sew and willing to help, we thank you for sharing your time and skills with our community’s healthcare workers. Please note the following before getting started:

• Use 100% cotton tightly woven fabric and 100% cotton thread
• Non-smoking homes only, please
• Please remember that both men and women will be using these masks
• Waterproof fabric is not required (but if you have it feel free to use it)
• Cloth ties can be used instead of elastic
• Any surplus masks will be distributed to local organizations in need

We greatly appreciate our community’s response to supporting the unique healthcare needs of our community during this time. Please continue to share your photos on social media, and tag Lima Memorial Health System using the hashtag #greatcare.

Standard Face Mask:

Click here to download.

Here is a video to help.

Mask Collection / Drop Off:

• Lima Memorial Health System – Main Visitor Entrance 1001 Bellefontaine, Avenue, Lima, OH 45804
• If you are unable to leave your home to drop off masks at this location, email lmfoundation@limamemorial.org or call 419-226-5087 to schedule a pick-up.

Please email lmfoundation@limamemorial.org or call 419-226-5087 with questions.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Where can I drop masks off?
A: Please see Mask Collection / Drop Off section above. 

Q: I can’t find any elastic; can I use string?
A: Yes. Washable alternatives to elastic are acceptable.

Q: Do I have to follow the pattern you provided?
A: You can use any pattern, as long as it meets the size and fabric requirements listed in our pattern.

Q: Do you need masks for children?
A: At this time, we are requesting adult masks only for our healthcare teams to help make up for the current shortage of this valuable protective item

Thank you for joining us in caring for our community.

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