Tools and materials:
- Paper
- Pen
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Fabric
- Pins
- Elastic
- Sewing machine
- Needle and thread
by JONYAÉ
DIY a Fabulous Fabric Facemask
9 Materials
$5
1 Hour
Easy
Facemasks are an essential part of our everyday lives! Rather than have to buy and rebuy disposables, I decided to DIY my own super-cute reusable, fabric facemask. Not only is this mask better for the environment but it is extremely comfortable and breathable as well. If you want to learn the ins and outs of making this amazing fabric facemask, my tutorial is definitely for you! Follow my simple, step-by-step instructions, and get started on creating your own fabulous facemask.
Easy facemask
Draft a pattern
To get started on this DIY fabric facemask, start by drawing a 6-inch by 8-inch square on a piece of paper.
Draw a line
Then make a mark 5.5-inches inward on the top and bottom. Draw a line to connect the two markings. Then draw a second line one inch away from the first.
Mark the middle
Mark the middle point on the second line. Then draw a line to connect that point to the top of the first line and another line to connect it to the bottom of the first line.
Draw a curve
Freehand or use a circular shape to draw a curved line starting and ending at the top and bottom of the first line.
Mark 1.5-inches
Next, mark 1.5-inches from the top and 1-inch from the bottom.
Connect to the first line
Connect the markings using a ruler to the first line.
Cut out the pattern
Cut out the pattern
Finally, it’s time to cut out your newly drafted pattern.
How to make a facemask
Cut the fabric
Place your fabric upside down and put your pattern pieces down. Then cut out four pieces to get started on making this awesome mask. Once you have cut all four pieces, make sure to check that they match up.
Sew the curve
Sew the fabric
Lay two pairs of fabric down, with them facing, right sides together. Then hop on over to your sewing machine and sew the curved edges. If you prefer, hand sewing will work perfectly as well!
Cut slits
Take a pair of scissors and cut small slits along the curved edge of the fabric.
Match up the seams
Place your two pieces, right sides together, and match up the seams. Once the seams are lined up, pin the fabric together.
Cut elastic
Make earloops
Take a piece of elastic and cut it into 2, 7-inch pieces.
Pin the elastics
Pin the elastic in between the two layers of fabric, along the edge of the mask. Repeat the same step on the other side to create two earloops for your new fabric mask.
Draw two dots
Take a marker and mark two dots, 2-inches apart. Then sew from the first dot and stop sewing when you reach the second dot. This step will not only sew your mask together but will sew the earloops in place as well.
Cut off the excess fabric
To get the professional finish on this cute face mask, cut the corners and excess fabric along the edges. Then pull the mask right side out through the gap you left in the sewing. Push out all the corners and topstitch the gap closed. To get the perfect, neat, and clean finish, press the mask with an iron.
Easy DIY facemask
I love that I made this fun, reusable face mask! What fabric would you use to make this mask? Let me know in the comments below!
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