How to Make a Face Mask Out of a T-Shirt in Pictures

Measure and Cut the Base of Your T-Shirt

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Starting at the bottom of the shirt, measure seven to eight inches in height. Cut an indent. Proceed to do the same thing on the other side. Cut across from one indent to another. This base will become your mask.

Mask tip: If you're in dire need of two face masks and don't care for long tie strings, fold the base in half before proceeding to the next step. At the end, you'll have two masks! I did this and found they work just as well.

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Form Tie Strings

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Measuring from right to left, cut six to seven inches to form both upper and lower tie strings. Strings should be about an inch in width.

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Cut Excess Fabric

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Now that you've formed your tie strings, you'll need to cut the excess fabric between the two. You can use this fabric as an extra insulator in your mask (see last step).

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Cut Tie Strings

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Cut both head and neck tie strings so you're able to securely fasten the mask. Don't worry if the strings look a little short: the fabric should stretch when you go to tie it.

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Try On Face Mask

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The top knot will rest on the upper region of your head while the lower strings tie around your neck. The front of the mask should cover from the bridge of your nose to mid-neck.

If your T-shirt is too thin, you can insulate with a paper towel or insert another piece of fabric (AKA that excess fabric you cut earlier!) between the mask and mouth. Again, sanitize your mask as often as possible and review safety protocols on how to remove your mask.

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How to Make a Face Mask Out of a T-Shirt in Pictures

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