How to Sew a Fabric Face Mask

In the current context of the ongoing pandemic, all necessary precautions must be taken. Everybody needs to wear a face mask. It is not very practical to buy disposable ones, because you can wear them for no more than 2 hours. That is why today we are going to tell you how to sew a fabric face mask at home.
The design consists of two fabric layers and a pocket for a filter. Even beginners can sew such a mask. Read on for step-by-step instructions.

How to Sew a Fabric Face Mask
You will need:
- 2 pieces of cotton fabric 20 cm by 30 cm (8 inches by 12 inches)
- 1 piece of filter material 20 cm by 30 cm (8 inches by 12 inches)
- 2 elastic bands 15 cm (6 inches) each
Instructions:
Pattern building might seem frightening, but in truth, it’s pretty easy. The main thing is to draw everything step by step, without deviating from the pattern.
- To begin with, take an A4 paper sheet, a ruler and draw a rectangle, the length of which is 24 cm (9 ½ inches) and the width is 14 cm (5 ½ inches).
- Next, carefully measure and mark all the necessary lines, as shown in the photo. Measurements in the photo are in centimeters.
- Add a couple of marks on the sides of the pattern.
- Connect several marks with lines.
- Now let’s make our mask pattern more rounded.
- The blue part matches the required amount of fabric for two layers of the mask. The red stripes show where the rubber bands will be placed.
- The red part shows the size of the filter material. You can easily fit the filter into the inner pocket of the mask.
- Having cut out all the necessary parts from the fabric (3 in total), sew the two layers (cut out according to the blue pattern). Don’t forget to leave a filter pocket on the side of the chin. Also, place the elastic band in advance and sew the fabric on top. Done!
Now you know how to sew a fabric face mask at home. As you can see, anyone can do this. Follow the instructions and make a very convenient reusable mask. We wish you and your loved ones to stay healthy!