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Apr 9, 2020 · One (1) piece of 100% cotton heavyweight T-shirt, about 12″ x 24″ — can be new or old, but should be clean (you can sterilize it by boiling it, drying it at least 104°F, or using a hot iron) — click here to see research study that shows this is the best household item to use for a DIY face mask and/or one (1) piece of 100% cotton closely and TIGHTLY woven fabric, like quilting cotton ...
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Apr 17, 2020 · Secure the loops, ties, or elastic behind your ears or around your head. If there is a metallic or wire piece (such as in our DIY face mask pattern ), press it to fit the shape of your nose. Cover your nose and mouth fully, and minimize the number of gaps. Keep the mask on when near others.
Oct 1, 2020 · My Free No Sew Face Mask Pattern (available in my free resource library) comes in 3 sizes: Adult; Child (5-12 years) Toddler (2-4 years) The fit of these face masks will vary, especially depending on the stretch of the T-shirt you use. If you are making this face mask for the borderline ages (10-12 year old and 4 -5 year olds) or you are a ...
Mar 30, 2020 · Tips For Making The Face Mask Ties. You can use bias strips or knit fabric strips for the mask ties or 1/4” or 1/8” elastic for ties that either go around the ears or around the head/neck. If using elastic for around the ears, I cut mine about 10 inches and knot them. This allows the wearer to adjust the fit.
Apr 23, 2020 · Turn the face mask inside out and press the edges flat with an iron. Edgestitch around the perimeter and stitch the opening closed. Fold the short ends of the sewn face mask creating two pleats on both sides. Pin in place. Pleated side should measure 3.25” high. Sew the folded pleats in place and remove the pins.
- 1. Lay fabric out on a flat surface. Place the pattern on the fabric and cut out or alternatively, cut out two rectangles measuring 6.5” high by 9....
- 2. Cut two pieces of elastic 5” long.
- 3. Sew the ends of the elastics to the short ends of one rectangular piece (on the RIGHT side of the fabric) forming loops.
- 4. Align the RIGHT sides of the rectangle pieces and sew all four sides with a ¼” seam allowance leaving a 3” gap opening.
- 5. Turn the face mask inside out and press the edges flat with an iron.
- 6. Edgestitch around the perimeter and stitch the opening closed.
- 7. Fold the short ends of the sewn face mask creating two pleats on both sides. Pin in place. Pleated side should measure 3.25” high.
- 8. Sew the folded pleats in place and remove the pins.
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Jan 17, 2023 · Active Time: 30 minutes. Total Time: 30 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Estimated Cost: $1 - $5. Since the recent pandemic virus outbreak, I have been perfecting and improvising this reusable fabric face mask pattern to include all the features needed to fight against the Covid disease’s spread.
Rotate the mask and stitch along the chin side of the mask. Flip the mask over and feel for the nose clip. Sew a few stitches to the left and right of the nose clip to keep it from sliding around in the mask. 9. Double fold the ends of your mask about 3/4” twice to create a pocket for the ear straps.
