Due to the current panemic outbreak of COVID-19, there is a shortage of face masks. With these steps, you can follow these easy create washable masks from the comfort of your home.
You will need the following tools:
100% Cotton Fabric
1/4″ Wide Elastic
Ruler
Pins
sewing machine and thread
– Step 1 –
Prepare your mask
Cut one rectangle, 8/5″ wide by 15.5″ long.
Cut two 7″ pieces of elastic
– Step 2 –
Fold the rectangle in half and sew along the top, leaving 2″ opening for the pocket.
– Step 3 –
Sandwich the elastic between the layers of fabric at the corners, and sew along each side to secure.
– Step 4 –
Turn the mask right side out.
Fold 3 evenly spaced 1/2″ pleats.
Pin the pleats in place & sew to secure.