How to Make Cloth Face Mask at Home?

Posted by C29 Mask on November 12th, 2020

Everything that has happened to the world has failed to match with the coronavirus. Although the disease is not that deadly, the spread rate has scared people.

Considering the ongoing crises, taking precautionary measures is the last and only resort for people. In the current times when the hand sanitizers are out of stock and PPE is out of sight, people are trying to find their homemade solutions.

Every authority has recommended people to wear face masks when they leave the house. The N95 respirators are recommended to fight the coronavirus, but the surgical masks also do the work on days when you cannot find N95.

Several types of research have come forward suggesting materials that can be used for the manufacturing of face masks. One must think, what’s the need for this researches? Well, since the manufacturers are bearing the load, it’s becoming hard for them to suffice everyone.

If you cannot find the face mask in the market, don’t worry, now you can make one at home. Here’s what you need to make a face mask.

Cloth Face Mask DIY

Here’s what you need to make your cloth face mask at home.

• Material
• Thread
• Scissors
• Stitching machine
• Elastic

Steps to Make Cloth Face Mask

Making a Cloth Face Mask at home is easy and simple. Here are some of the steps that you need to follow.

• Cut the fabric in a rectangle. The size of the cloth piece should be as per your face, but as a standard, you can cut it in 10’’x6’’.
• You can choose the fabric as per your choice. It can be any breathable fabric that can be washed off easily before you use it.
• Make sure to cut 2 rectangular pieces for double coating.
• Once you’re done with the cutting, stitch both cloth pieces on one another. The second layer will further protect you from the dust particles. Make sure to fold the sides before stitching both the pieces in which the elastic would go.
• Now take a bobby pin or earloop, attach the elastic in it and pass it through the folded space to let the elastic go through it completely.
• Now tie the knot to ensure that the elastic does not come out easily.
• Voila! Your face mask is ready!

It’s pretty easy to make a face mask at home, but it’s important to choose the right fabric for the mask. Always make sure that it is breathable and can be washed easily.

Conclusion

Fighting the coronavirus without taking the necessary precautions is not possible. If you cannot find the face mask in the store, it’s best to make one yourself than to have nothing on your face. Covering your mouth and nose is extremely important as the virus enters the body through these parts to the respiratory system. Apart from it, make sure to sanitize your hands after every hour, especially if you’re out.