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This story was originally published on May 3, 2021, and has been updated. Thinking about taking the leap into making your own clothes? We asked some experts how to get started. You don't need much, ...

Wearing a face mask is one way we can all help slow the spread of the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Wearing a face mask in public or community settings, especially in situations where you may ...

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At this point of living in the Covid-19 pandemic, you should have a few masks that are properly fitted and filtered. But if you want to have more on hand for double-masking, you can make your own. If ...

Still, if you want to make a mask, here are simple, step-by-step instructions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to do just that, whether or not you know how to sew. Not sure ...