How to Make a "No Sew" Face Mask

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Obtain a large bandanna or 20 by 20 inches (51 cm) square of tightly-woven fabric.. Lay the fabric flat.. Flip the fabric over and fold the two folds to the center (Repeat previous step).

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1

Obtain a large bandanna or 20 by 20 inches (51 cm) square of tightly-woven fabri

Step 1

Obtain a large bandanna or 20 by 20 inches (51 cm) square of tightly-woven fabric.

2

Lay the fabric flat.

Step 2

Lay the fabric flat.

3

Flip the fabric over and fold the two folds to the center (Repeat previous step)

Step 3

Flip the fabric over and fold the two folds to the center (Repeat previous step).

4

Slide two hair elastics or loops of elastic over the ends of the folded fabric.

Step 4

Slide two hair elastics or loops of elastic over the ends of the folded fabric.

5

Fold the fabric ends over the elastic bands and in toward the center.

Step 5

Fold the fabric ends over the elastic bands and in toward the center.

6

Lift the elastic bands over your ears to stretch your no-sew mask over your face

Step 6

Lift the elastic bands over your ears to stretch your no-sew mask over your face.

7

Cut a 7 inches (18 cm) wide strip from the bottom of a t-shirt.

Step 7

Cut a 7 inches (18 cm) wide strip from the bottom of a t-shirt.

8

Fold or roll the long top edge of your rectangle down to the middle of the recta

Step 8

Fold or roll the long top edge of your rectangle down to the middle of the rectangle.

9

Fold the top and bottom sides inwards again toward the middle.

Step 9

Fold the top and bottom sides inwards again toward the middle.

10

Place 2 hair ties about 2 in (5.1 cm) inwards from each side.

Step 10

Place 2 hair ties about 2 in (5.1 cm) inwards from each side.

11

Fold either side of the cloth over the hair ties to hold them in place.

Step 11

Fold either side of the cloth over the hair ties to hold them in place.

12

Pick your mask up by the hair ties and slip it on over your ears.

Step 12

Pick your mask up by the hair ties and slip it on over your ears.

13

Wear your mask in places you can't stay 6 ft (1.8 m) away from others.

Step 13

Wear your mask in places you can't stay 6 ft (1.8 m) away from others.

14

Take off your mask by the hair ties and wash your hands.

Step 14

Take off your mask by the hair ties and wash your hands.

15

Wash your mask in the washing machine after every use.

Step 15

Wash your mask in the washing machine after every use.

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