Make Yourself a No Fog Mask

Tools and materials:

• Fabric
• Elastic
• Pins
• Marker
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Sewing machine

Make a pattern 

To start off, I used my measuring tape and measured 25 cm (10 inches) by 18 cm (7 inches) on an A4 piece of paper. 

I then folded the piece of paper over twice. 

Next, I added new markings to the paper. I marked 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) from one corner diagonally and 3.5 cm from the corner down on each side. 

I connected these markings with a straight line and used scissors to cut across.

I took two pieces of fabric and placed them right sides together and then placed my pattern over the fabric. I chose to use two different fabrics but you can use two of the same pieces if you prefer. 

I grabbed my scissors and cut out the fabric. 

Mark the fabric 

Before I could continue making the facemask, I folded the fabric pieces in half and marked the center. 

I then marked the middle point from the center of the mask. From that point, I marked 1 cm (0.4 inches) down. I repeated this on the other side of the center point. 

I drew two curves following the markings.

Sew around the facemask

Next, I sewed around the mask and along the curves. I made sure to leave one side open so that I could turn the mark right side out. 

Make incisions 

I trimmed the curves a little using a pair of scissors and then made small snips along the edges of the fabric. 

Turn and press 

I turned the fabric right side out and pushed out all the corners of the facemask. 

Next, I gave the facemask a good press so that it would sit nice and flat. 

Sew closed the opening 

After pressing, I closed the open side of the mask. I folded each layer inward by 1 cm (0.4 inches) and then sewed the facemask closed. 

Fold the facemask

Then, I folded each side of the fabric equally and pinned the folds down. I sewed along the folds on each side. 

Next, I folded the edges of the fabric outward and pinned the edges in place. I did the same on the other side of the facemask. 

Add elastic 

I then folded over and sewed 1 cm (0.4 inches) on each side of the facemask to create a space for the elastic. 

For the elastic, I cut two, 23 cm (9 inches) pieces and slid them through the small channels on each side of the facemask. I then tied each end of the elastic together to make a loop. I pulled so that the knot is inside the fabric channel so that the mask would have maximum comfort for my ears. 

I love that my glasses don’t fog up anymore when I wear a mask! What did you think about this no fog mask DIY? Share your thoughts in the comments!