How to Make a Face Mask

Help the efforts of medical workers by sewing much needed face masks, or just make one for yourself.

Materials:

•            100% cotton, woven fabric. Cut out 2 pieces of fabric 9" x 6"

•            Cotton flannel is nice for the backing, but not necessary.

•            Elastic, 14" length (7" for each side of the mask).

You can use 1/8", 1/4" flat elastic or rope elastic.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Place fabric right sides together and pin.

Note: The elastic is stitched between the 2 layers of fabric. If you are using cord elastic knot the ends so the elastic does not pull out while wearing mask. Be sure to attach the elastic into the short sides of the rectangle as shown.

Stitch with 1/4" seam allowance, making sure to catch the elastic in each corner, leaving a 3" opening on one of the long sides of the rectangle.

Turn the mast inside out through the opening you left. 

Press.

Pin 3 tucks on each side of mask, make sure tucks are folded in same direction.

Topstitch the edge all the way around the mask, stitching the opening closed, and stitching the tucks flat at each side of the mask.

Stitch again 1/4" away from edge to reinforce.

Final Constructed Face Mask

Wallah! 

You have your mask complete.