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What are the measurements to make a face mask at home?

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What are the measurements to make a face mask at home?

For an adult size mask, cut 1 fabric rectangle 16″ long and 8.5″ wide. Cut 2 pieces of elastic, each 7″ long. Or, cut 4 fabric ties 18″ long. For a child-size mask, cut 1 fabric rectangle 14″ long and 6.5″ wide.

How do you make a nose wire for a face mask?

How to add nose wire to purchased masks

  1. Step 1: Cut and sew bias tape (or a strip of folded fabric) onto the top inside of the face mask. I sewed 4″ of bias tape on the top inside of the mask.
  2. Step 2: Cut a piece of nose wire and insert into the casing.
  3. Step 3: Put on the face mask and bend the wire to fit your nose.
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How do you make a reusable face mask?

Instructions

  1. Print and Cut the Pattern. Print the reusable mask pattern.
  2. Cut Out Your Pattern Pieces. Trace the pattern piece onto your main fabric and your lining fabric and cut them out.
  3. Cut Your Elastic.
  4. Pin and Sew the Curve.
  5. Clip Notches and Press the Curve.
  6. Pin the Elastic.
  7. Get Ready to Sew.
  8. Sew the Mask.

What is the measurements of a face mask?

For Mask Size Reference: Disposable surgical masks are about 7” x 3.875” inches (not expanded) and 7” x 7” inches (expanded).

What size fabric do I need to make a face mask?

One adult mask requires two (2) 9”x6” pieces tight-weave cotton and two 7” pieces of 1/4 inch elastic. Therefore, one yard of 44” wide fabric yields 12-15 masks. You need 7.5 yards of elastic for 25 masks (14 inches per mask). You can make two sizes: Adult or Child.

What wire do you use for a face mask?

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We have used one piece of 16-gauge copper wire. Wrapping together two pieces of 20-gauge copper wire also works, as does 18-gauge galvanized steel wire. For 20-gauge wire, cut one 10 to 12-inch piece and fold it in half, then loop the remaining ends. A 5-inch piece of wire works equally well in both mask designs.

How do you make a cotton face mask?

  1. Print & Cut Cotton Face Mask Pattern. Begin by printing off the PDF pattern.
  2. Pin and Sew Lining and Main Fabrics.
  3. Cut and Sew Elastic or Bias Tape Strips.
  4. Create Flexible Nose with Wire.
  5. Turn Right Side Out.
  6. Press and Top Stitch your Cotton Face Mask.