Making a Quick and Easy Bandanna Mask
Obtain a large bandanna or 20 by 20 inches (51 cm) square of tightly-woven fabric.
Lay the fabric flat. Fold two edges to the center.
Flip the fabric over and fold the two folds to the center (Repeat previous step).
Slide two hair elastics or loops of elastic over the ends of the folded fabric. Place the bands approximately 5 inches (13 cm) in from the ends.
Fold the fabric ends over the elastic bands and in toward the center. Tuck both ends gently into the center.
Lift the elastic bands over your ears to stretch your no-sew mask over your face.
Making a T-Shirt Mask
Cut a 7 inches (18 cm) wide strip from the bottom of a t-shirt. Your goal is to create a 7 inches (18 cm) wide and approximately 30 inches (76 cm) long rectangle of knitted material. You can get rid of the top part of the shirt since you won’t need it to make your mask.
Fold or roll the long top edge of your rectangle down to the middle of the rectangle. Then, fold the bottom long edge of the rectangle up toward the middle so both edges meet.
Fold the top and bottom sides inwards again toward the middle. Make sure they meet each other in the middle and that the folds are mostly even. They don’t have to be perfect, but they shouldn’t overlap.
Place 2 hair ties about 2 in (5.1 cm) inwards from each side. Slide a hair tie over each end of the rectangle you folded and make sure they are about 6 inches (15 cm) apart. Leave enough cloth on the ends of your mask after the hair ties so you can fold it over to keep them steady. If you don’t have hair ties, you can use rubber bands or sturdy string.
Fold either side of the cloth over the hair ties to hold them in place. Grab the ends of the cloth on either side of the hair ties and bring them in toward the center. This stretch of fabric will be enough to keep the hair ties in place so the mask doesn’t unfold while you’re wearing it.
Wearing and Washing Your Mask
Pick your mask up by the hair ties and slip it on over your ears. Try not to touch your eyes, mouth, or nose as you put on your mask. Make sure it covers your mouth and nose fully and sits tucked under your chin.
Wear your mask in places you can't stay 6 ft (1.8 m) away from others. If you need to go to the grocery store or pharmacy, it may be hard to stay 6 feet (1.8 m) away from other customers. Put on your cloth mask to help prevent spreading or breathing in the virus. Some regions recommend you wear a cloth mask whenever you are out in public, even if you can socially distance yourself. Check with your state or county guidelines to see when and where you should be wearing your mask.
Take off your mask by the hair ties and wash your hands. When you get home, remove your face mask by the hair ties and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, or nose. Wash your hands as soon as you take off your mask for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water.Tip: Soap breaks down COVID-19 and prevents it from infecting you or your family. Wash your hands anytime you come into contact with a public surface, like a door handle or a shopping cart.
Wash your mask in the washing machine after every use. The warm water and soap are enough to kill any viruses that may have interacted with the outside of your mask. If you are using a bandana with a coffee filter in it, cut and use a new filter each time you put on your mask.
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