10 Easy Ways to Make Your Own Face Mask

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Clear and simple steps will guide you to make DIY masks in no time.

Make yours with room for a filter


Cut 2 pieces of fabric 7.5" L x 8.5" W, or adjust size as you wish. Sew together, leaving a gap to insert a filter.

See more: DIY Filter Face Mask by Jenni -- thejenspace

Put these together without a sewing machine


Try this no-sew technique. Use a bandana and pony tail holders. Follow directions carefully for 2 different ways to make these.

See more: 2 Ways to Make a No Sew Face Mask by Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure

Use quilting cotton fabric


Use 2 different patterns so the mask isn’t mistakenly put on inside out after possible contamination. Add a pipe cleaner or 20 gauge wire for nose piece.

See more: How to Sew a Face Mask Part Two by Stacy Davis

Assemble easy-to-sew masks


Cut a piece of fabric 9″ x 14″, follow the steps to trim and make pleats and iron. Add elastic for a quick and simple mask.

See more: Easy-to-sew Mask by Wendy at myfrenchtwist.com

Upcycle shirts or paper towel


Use breathable material (like a Tshirt or paper towel) and a bendable metal wire (clothes hanger). Shape the wire, add fabric and rubber bands.

See more: Create a DIY No Gap Mask With Basic Household Goods by HowToLou

Use a template to save time


Save time when making several masks with a handy template. Add ties and elastic, sew and complete.

See more: DIY Face Masks by Cyndi Valerino

Create yours with pretty floral fabric


Use leftover floral fabric from your stash for a cheerful styled mask. Follow the detailed steps for smooth assembly.

See more: Sewing Medical Masks by Wendy at myfrenchtwist.com

DIY yours with a wire nose support


A beginner can make these. Watch the video tutorial to help guide you. Use 100% cotton non-stretchy fabric & download the template.

See more: DIY Fabric Face Mask With Wire Nose Support by Adrienne Carrie Hubbard | Crafty Little Gnome

Add pretty elastic edging


Add a pretty touch by adding decorative edging. Follow the clear steps in this DIY to make your masks in no time.

See more: How to Sew a Face Mask - Quarantine Activity by Stacy Davis

Make them in bulk


Efficiently make a big batch of reusable face masks with the help of a detailed video tutorial. The masks can be made into any size required.

See more: DIY Face Mask With a Filter Pocket - Make in Bulk by Sujata @ miuries.com

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  • Joan Joan on Jun 11, 2022

    Gwen Little: If your comment was meant for me, I am not late - not even a little. In my area of Pennsylvania, we were at a high transmission rate for COVID the past few weeks and a nearby (10 miles) university mandated masks for all students and employees. I believe within the last 2 days, the mandate was lifted.


  • Ann Ann on Jun 12, 2022

    Gwen Little: Covid is not over!!! Covid rates are high in NYS as well. It's the young children who are getting it because they are not vaccinated, then giving it to their parents and teachers. I am a teacher of adults and I have had to cancel many classes because of repeated outbreaks of Covid.

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