How to Make Your Own Minimalist Mask at Home

Face masks are in high demand, and fortunately for everyone, they’re also easily made at home!! You can create one of our minimalist face masks following the instructions below. If you make one for yourself, why not consider making one you can donate. You can give your handmade masks to your local police or fire station. It’s that easy!!

Material-wise, you can use everyday household items that you already have in supply. You will need a piece of clothing or cloth that you are okay cutting up, and something to keep it around your faces, such as hair ties, elastics, a ribbon, or even shoelaces.

Print and cut out the following: PATTERN

Basic Assembly Instructions

1. Print your pattern and measure to ensure it printed with the correct settings.

2. Pin your pattern size to your fabric and make cuts.

3. Measure and cut your elastic to the appropriate dimensions.

4. Align both sets of fabrics and sew the curve together.

5. Mark the lining to where the elastic will be sewn in.

6. Align & pin the exterior and the lining.

7. Sew the two pieces together.

8. Place and sew in the elastic or ties at the marked positions. Go over three times to secure. (leave an opening at the bottom for turning out).

9. Turn mask right side out and iron press.

10. Close the opening along the bottom of the mask.

The CDC is now recommending that everyone, not just medical workers, wear a protective covering when going outside. The purpose of wearing fabric face masks is to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, particularly in public spaces, such as grocery stores and pharmacies. Face masks are designed to prevent wearers from touching their faces and prevent us from unknowingly transmitting the virus, as not every carrier shows symptoms of having the virus.