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How To Sew Face Mask For Hospitals

By: Helen Spencer hellosewing.com/

Updated April 10, 2020

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How To Sew Face Mask For Hospitals

""These masks are easy to make, and the pattern I will share is great for pros and beginners. Learn how to sew a super simple surgical face mask from fabric with this easy step by step tutorial! The instructions are simple, so keep reading for more. Note: ability of homemade masks to protect against viruses is unknown. However, in the light of the current face masks shortage, when all compliant supplies have been exhausted, the CDC allows the healthcare providers to use homemade masks as a last resort option. "

Click here for the sewing pattern

Project TypeMake a Project

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

Sewn byEither Hand or Machine

Beginner

Materials List

fabric – 2 pieces 9″x 7″ cotton
elastic – 1/8″ or 1/4″ flat elastic 2 pieces x 7″ long each
rotary cutter and cutting mat (or just scissors)
pins
iron
sewing machine (optional)
printable instructions with pattern (optional, download for free from hellosewing)

Instructions

Cut the fabric to size
Pin one piece of elastic to one of the short sides of the fabric, then repeat for the other side
Pin the second fabric on top
Sew around the mask and leave an opening for turning
Turn the mask around
Make three tucks and stitch them in place

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runflyski

May 15, 2020

Re "How to sew face mask for hospitals." The picture is up-side-down. The pleats need to go down.

ridge462

May 19, 2020

I agree. Pleat openings should always face downwards so there is no chance for anything getting caught in the pleat "valley"

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