DIY Face Mask in Few Easy Steps!

This current COVID-19 crisis has affected each one of us in different ways. If there’s one thing good that happened, we all now want to be as healthy and fit as possible. Aside from that, we all agree to be safe and protected by anything that can help ward off the virus. But, resources are hard to come by these days, so it’s best to be practical and well, resourceful. Since face masks are out of stock, you can try this DIY Face Mask for your family.

With the right tools and materials, it’s very easy to make your own basic protective gear. Did you know that with some spare cloth, a printer, and a sewing machine, you can sew your own facemask? Now there’s no need to worry about disposable facemasks—you can quickly craft your own for light everyday use and supplies of surgical masks can go to health workers and frontliners who need them more.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Outer fabric (20cm x 80cm)
• Inner fabric (20cm x 80cm)
• Band (2m)
• Printer
• Sewing machine/sewing tools

* The above measurements are good for three masks.

* Soft-textured material, such as gauze, is preferable.

* You can add your own embroidery or lace.

SIZE CHART
Size	Finished size	Length of ear band
For babies (9 months – 3 years)	8.5cm x 12.5cm	29cm x 2 pieces
For children (5 – 9 years)	11cm x 14.5cm	31cm x 2 pieces
For adults	13cm x 17cm	35cm x 2 pieces

Instructions:

1. Sew the outer fabric together.

• Cut two pieces of the outer fabric according to the attached pattern, which you can print for accuracy. Place the pieces together right-side in, then sew them with 1cm seam allowance. Press-iron edges and topstitch. Don’t forget to reinforce the stitches at the start and end.

2. Do the same for the inner fabric.

• You can decorate the mask at this step.

3. Sew the inner and the outer fabric together.

• Place the inner and outer fabric together right-side in, then sew the top and bottom. Press-iron edges and topstitch.
• Then turn the inner fabrics right-side out. Press-iron and topstitch.

4. Make the elastic band.

• Sew the inner mask layer. Fold one edge three times and stitch. Do the same for the other side.

• Assemble the elastic band by cutting it according to the measurements in the size chart plus 3cm seam allowance. (You’re free to adjust the measurements as needed.) Insert it through the edges of the mask and tie a knot to secure them.

5. Iron the mask to finish it!

You can also watch this video to see how everything is done:

And you can download the patterns and instructions here: http://bit.ly/BrotherDIYFacemask.

Other notes:

• You can use any pattern and design you want for the DIY face mask!
• For better results, tighter stitches, and a more durable mask, you can machine-stitch it with reliable tools such as Brother Sewing Machines.

Brother Philippines stands with the nation in its fight against COVID-19 and supports all efforts to combat the spread of the virus and heal the country.

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