How to Craft DIY Face Masks Using Fabric Thrift Store Finds

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How to Craft DIY Face
Masks Using Fabric Thrift
Store Finds
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One of the best stay-at-home
activities is creating a DIY face
mask. Transform your clothes
from a fabric thrift store to a
protective mask today!
A DIY face mask is ideal for protecting
yourself against viruses and other
harmful pathogens. You can craft
them yourself by using thrifted finds
from a fabric thrift store. 
Its benefits include protection,
comfort, and reusability. DIY face
masks are practical and easy to
assemble for anyone.
Are you finding it hard to
secure face masks against the
life-threatening coronavirus
(COVID-19)?
Keep yourself protected by
creating a DIY face mask using
finds from a fabric thrift store.
It’s surprisingly simple to make
with some old thrifted clothes
that you can find in your closet. 
We can all help flatten the
curve through crafting this
protective wear at home.
Advantages of DIY
Face Masks 
1. Surgical face masks are already
severely scarce. Keep yourself and
your loved ones safe by having
sufficient supply at home.
2. They are useful in preventing
yourself from touching your face.
3. They effectively block virus
droplets in the air.
4. They are more breathable
and comfortable for daily use.
5. DIY face masks are washable
and good for the environment. 
6. It is a productive stay-at-
home bonding activity for your
kids and family.
7. It won’t cost you a dime. All
these materials can be found
inside your home.
Recommended
Materials To Use 
A 100% cotton fabric is the
ideal type of material for a
cloth face mask. 
For this DIY project, you can
use thrifted t-shirts that you
don’t use anymore. 
Other options include
handkerchiefs, bed sheets,
and scarves. You can opt for
more as long as the cloth
material is tightly woven.
Just make sure that it’s
breathable and big enough
to fit on your face. 
You will also need some
items to secure the mask
properly. You may use
thrifted ribbons, hair ties,
rubber bands, or any other
type of strings. 
These will be used to tie
your mask around your
head for a safer and more
comfortable fit. 
Grab some scissors and a
ruler, and then you're ready
to get started! 
DIY Face Mask - No
Sewing Needed 
Step 1: Grab a clean t-shirt, and
place it on a flat surface. Then,
use a ruler to measure 7-8 inches
from the bottom part of the
shirt. 
Step 2: Start cutting across until
you get a rectangle-shaped cloth.
This piece will serve as the base
cover of your face mask. Set aside
the unused fabric for more
batches of face masks. 
Step 3: Fold the top and bottom
parts of the cloth, and pull it
towards the center section. 
Step 4: Put on your hair ties or
rubber bands by looping them at
both ends of the cloth. Place them
at about two inches from the
ends. 
Step 5: Fold the cloth again by
placing the top and bottom
towards the middle part. 
Step 6: Now, start folding the
sides, directed to the middle part
until they meet. The ties or rubber
bands should be located at the
wrinkled folds.
Step 7: Get the cloth, and cover it
over your face. Place the ties
around your ears to make sure
that your fabric face mask is
 well-fitted.
 If you are using other types of
strings, secure it by tying it
around your head with a knot. 
Step 8: Adjust it accordingly.
Don’t forget that the face mask
should entirely cover your nose
and mouth areas.
Step 9 (Optional): Get an
increased level of protection by
using some old coffee filters and
placing them behind your mask. 
Step 9 (Optional): Get an
increased level of protection by
using some old coffee filters and
placing them behind your mask. 
This will increase your mask’s
filtering power against harmful
particles.
Step 10: You can now use your
very own DIY face mask made out
of thrifted items. 
 It’s important to use them
when going outdoors to avoid
making yourself more
vulnerable to COVID-19.
Creating DIY face masks by
using fabric thrift store finds
is a practical idea to protect
yourself during these
challenging times. 
 Once this is all over, we can’t wait
to show you amazing items again at
Haven House, one of the best thrift
stores in Destin, FL.  See you soon!
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