Hammock - DIY Face Mask: How to Make Your Own Face Mask at Home

With only a little bit of sewing know-how, you can sew up a basic face mask that only requires you to sew in a straight line. It's a great pattern for those new to sewing or those who need a refresher and it only takes about 30 minutes to make.

This free basic mask pattern is available for three sizes so you can make one for yourself and each person in your family. Tip Keep in mind that your mask should ideally be made of three layers of fabrica water-resistant outer layer, a middle layer that acts as a filter, and an inner layer of water-absorbent fabric. What You'll Need Equipment / Tools Scissors Sewing pins Sewing machine Iron Materials 1/4 yard Cotton fabric 1 1/2 foot 1/4 inch wide elastic Instructions

1. Cut Your Fabric

This mask can be made in a few different sizes. Here are the fabric pieces you'll need to cut depending on what size you'll be making:

• Adult Size (Fits Most): 9" x 6" (cut 2)
• Child Size: 7" x 5" (cut 2)
• Extra-Large Size: 9" x 7" (cut 2)

Two pieces of fabric with scissors and a pin cushion

1. Cut Your Elastic

Cut two lengths of elastic that are 7" long no matter what size of mask you are making. Two pieces of elastic laying on top of floral fabric

1. Pin the Elastic Onto the Fabric

Lay one of your pieces of fabric right side up on a table. Take one of your elastics and pin it to the short ends of the fabric about 1/2" from the top and bottom edge.

Repeat with the other side.

1. Get Ready to Sew

Place the other piece of fabric, right side down on top of the fabric piece that already has the elastic pinned to it. The two pieces of fabric should be right sides together. Pin to secure.

1. Sew the Mask

Sew around the rectangle with a 1/4" seam allowance. You'll be creating a loop with the elastic, so be sure to only sew the edges of the elastic into the edge of the rectangles, and not into the whole seam allowance on the sides.

Leave a 2" gap on one of the long sides for turning. Tip Sew over where the elastic is sandwiched between the two pieces of fabric a few times. This will make sure the elastic is very securely sewn and won't pop out of the mask. Turn the Fabric Reach inside the fabric rectangle and turn it right side out. You'll have a rectangle of fabric with two loops of elastic sticking out of the sides. Tuck in the seam allowance from the gap so your rectangle is even.

Press the fabric rectangle with your iron.

1. Optional: Add Pleats

Adding pleats to each side of the face mask isn't necessary but it will help it fit the contours of your face better. Here's how you do it:

• About an inch down from the top of your mask, grab some fabric and fold it up accordion style like you're making a pleat. Pin.
• Make two more pleats the same way, pinning to secure them.
• Using a sewing machine or needle and thread, sew the sides of the masks to set the pleats into place.

1. Finish the Mask

Topstitch all around the face mask, making sure that you're closing the gap as you do so. Your mask is finished! Loop the elastic around your ears and cover your nose and mouth with the mask. What You'll Need Materials Tightly woven Cotton or Cotton Blend Fabric (quarter of a yard) for the first two layers Heavyweight T-shirt (for the third layer) 1/4" - 3/8" ribbon or ties (at least 72 inches) Thread (Optional) 20-22 gauge wire (floral wire works) Cricut Fabric Marker (Optional) Freezer paper (if you're cutting this on a Cricut Explore) My free SVG/DXF/PDF cut files (available in my free resource libraryget the password at the bottom of this post) (Optional) Elastic (1/8" - 1/4" and length of 6" to 9") Tools A way to cut your fabric (I use the amazing Cricut cutting machine -- you can do this on both a Maker and an Explore) Pink FabricGrip Mat (for Maker) or Green StandardGrip Mat (for Explore) Sewing Machine or a hand needle & thread Iron or EasyPress (I used both -- the iron for seams, the EasyPress for the freezer paper) Scissors (for cutting fabric and ribbons) Ruler (for measuring fabric and ribbons) Pins (for keeping pieces of fabric together) Instructions

1. Get my free diy face mask pattern

My free DIY Face Mask Pattern comes in several formats.

You can get a printable PDF for cutting by hand, or an SVG cut file for cutting with a Cricut. My pattern collection has everything you need to make your own personal face mask. Tip: If youre not sure how to upload an SVG cut file to Cricut Design Space, watch this helpful video training series I made. If youre on an iPhone or iPad, heres how to download and upload SVG files to the Cricut Design Space app. NOTE: When you insert the image in Design Space, please verify the design size before you ungroup. (If you are using an iOS device, you may need to edit the design size.) Face Mask Patterns All Sizes: 32.556" W x 23.418" H Face Mask Patterns all Sizes with Filters: 32.556" W x 23.418" H Face Mask Patterns All Sizes Two Layers: 16.247" W x 23.418" H And here are the individual dimensions of each piece in each size mask: Small Face Mask: 5.15" W x 6.4" H Medium Face Mask: 6" W x 7.5" H Large Face Mask: 6.4" W x 8.5" H

1. Cut out your diy face mask pattern pieces from fabric

There are three different sizes to choose from - small, medium, and large.

I am wearing a medium in my photo, and I have to snug it pretty tight. If you're cutting this face mask by hand, just print out the printable PDF, cut out each piece as directed, and use it to trace the patterns onto your fabric. Once you've traced the shapes, measure in 3/8" on all sides and mark (for seam allowance) and cut out your fabric. Tip: If you plan to make a LOT of these, print out your patterns on card stock for tracing! Note: This pattern can be made without the filter pocket -- just don't cut or sew one of the layers. If you're cutting this face mask on a Cricut Maker: Place your fabric right side down on a pink FabricGrip cutting mat. Load your rotary blade and fabric marker into your Cricut machine, load your mat, and press the flashing button to begin your cut.