DIY Homemade Face Mask Patterns and Tutorials

We are in the throes of a global pandemic. Countless people worldwide are wearing face masks.

Since Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies are running low everywhere, some health care facilities are accepting home-sewn face masks as supplemental supplies. Lots of quilt shops are also collecting masks for their local communities.

In addition, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States is now recommending that if you go out in a public setting where social distancing is difficult to maintain (e.g., trips to the grocery store and pharmacy), you should wear some form of a face mask.

According to the guidelines, mask coverings should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face, be secured with ties or ear loops, include multiple layers of fabric, allow for breathing without restriction, and be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape.

Crafters around the world are trading face mask tutorials over YouTube and patterns online. To help you protect yourself, your family or make face masks for health care facilities, we have rounded up a list of our favorite different types of DIY face masks for sewer, non-sewers, knitters and crocheters.

If you are not comfortable making your own face masks, at the end of this article we have links to face masks you can purchase at Amazon and Etsy.

Please note that wearing these face masks won't prevent you from getting a virus. These masks can help decrease the spread of particles when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

LIST OF FACE MASK TUTORIALS AND PATTERNS

DIY Face Mask Tutorials: Cloth Pleated Version with Elastic

Face Mask by Button Counter - This face mask tutorial is a picture tutorial along with concise written instructions. Very easy to follow.
Face Mask by The Stitching Scientist - This is a super simple tutorial. It’s pretty much a rectangular piece of fabric with pleats and elastic on the side.
DIY Face Mask by Missouri Quilt - Learn how to make an easy, washable, and reusable face mask in 12 easy steps.
Surgical Face Mask By Sarah Maker - The DIY pattern will teach you to make a cloth pleated face mask with elastic ear loops or fabric ties. It can be made with an interior pocket for a filter.
Super Simple Face Mask by So Sew Easy - A pleated version of a face mask with a nose guard to help the mask seal properly over the bridge of your nose.
Face Mask Tutorial by Kathy Braidich - Learn how to make a pleated face mask for a child.
Surgical Mask by Agnes at The Sewing Pixies - This mask version has a filter pocket.
Face Mask with Filter Pocket by Leah Day - This pattern is as simple and fast to sew as possible with the least amount of cutting and sewing.

Elastic for the mask is in short supply. If you don't have elastic, these are some substitute options: Bias tape, hairbands, hair ties, strips of cotton jersey (tee shirt yarn), and shoestrings.

The above video will show how to make t-shirt yarn. A DIY t-shirt yarn photo tutorial with step-by-step instructions is here.

DIY Face Mask Tutorials: Pleated Version with Ties

Surgical Face Mask by Kimberly Coffin at Sweet Red Poppy - This version of a surgical mask has bias ties, flexible nose piece and a filter pocket.
DIY Fabric Tie Face Mask by Jenny Doan at Missouri Star - Follow along with Jenny as she creates a quick and easy adjustable face mask using the fabric you have right at home.
Face Mask with Filter Pocket by Cathie Filian - This mask has bias ties and a filter pocket.
A.B. Mask via Instructable by Jessica Nandion - This version is designed for a nurse by a nurse and can be used directly over the face or can fit over a medical-grade mask.
Face Mask with Filter Pocket by See Kate Sew - This mask version including a pocket on the back for a filter, cotton ties, and two different fabrics to distinguish the front from the back.
Face Mask by The Krazy Coupon Lady - How to make a face mask in 10 easy steps using shoelaces as ties.

DIY Face Mask Tutorials: Fitted Versions

Face Mask Out of a T-Shirt by David Shuck - With minimal hand sewing, this fitted face mask version can be made with a t-shirt, paper clip, scissor, needle and thread.
Face Mask Pattern by HelloSewing - A face mask with a pocket for a filter insert.
Fitted Face Mask by Tiana's Closet - This version of a fitted mask can be made in three different sizes: for an adult male, female and for kids.
Fabric Face Mask by Cassie Johnson at Wholefully - The pattern for these fabric face masks is so simple, even the most novice of sewists can make it.
Versatile Face Mask Pattern by Crafty Quilter - It’s versatile because it allows you to use elastic or ties to secure it in place and you have the option of inserting a filter between the two layers and adding a wire nose guard.
Duckbill Mask by Praire Point Quilt & Fabric Shop - This face mask version creates a bit of an air pocket in front of the nose and mouth.

DIY Face Mask Tutorials: No-Sew Versions

Bandana Face Mask by Headcover.com - This video shows an easy way to turn a bandana into a face mask that can be used when going out in public.
No-Sew Face Mask by Maegan Tintari - This option for a face mask uses a bandana or square piece of fabric and hair elastics.
No-Sew 1 Minute T-Shirt Mask by YouTuber Be A Spark Cosplay - No sew, no problem! Create a DIY face mask with only scissors and an old t-shirt in minutes.
Coffee Filter Face Mask by Alyssa Orange at KRON4 - Watch this step by step tutorial by staff at Life Styles, Inc. showing you how you can make your own face mask coffee filters and with products you can find in your house.
No-Sew Cloth Face Mask by Stef at Girl Inspired - If you can't sew, this mask can be made from any tee shirt in your home.
Tee Shirt Face Mask by Kinderhook Woodcraft - Learn how to make a simple face mask out of a tee-shirt.
Super Quick Face Mask by Diana Rambles Home & Away - How to use a t-shirt sleeve as a face mask.
Bandana Face Mask by Kristin Omdahl - This easy no-sew face mask using a bandana and elastic bands.
No-Sew Bandana Face Mask via Makezine by Mike Senese - This post shows how to fold a no-sew bandana face mask.

DIY Face Mask Tutorials: Knitted Versions

Knit Face Mask by The Snugglery - This version is a knit face mask with elastic hair tie straps.
Cozy Doctor Mask by Pearl of Civilization - This mask is worked in the stockinette stitch.
Knitted Face Mask by Charmed Knitting - A knitted face mask with a cotton lining fabric.

DIY Face Mask Tutorials: Crochet Versions

Crochet Face Mask with Filter by Laura at Traverse Bay Crochet - This DIY crochet face mask is so easy and written in child and adult sizes.
Crochet Face Mask by Design Birdy - This face mask version allows you to add and replace a filter in the back of the mask.
Face Mask Cover Up by Kylee at Okie Girl Bling 'n' Things - This mask isn’t designed to be worn alone, but over your traditional medical grade face mask to add color and uniqueness.
Crochet Face Mask by Dawn Marie at Custom Comfy Crochet - This video shows how to crochet a face mask that has a pocket for a removable filter.
Crochet Cat Face Mask by Bohemian Cat - This cute face mask has a personality that has room for a filter.

Don't lose your mask again! Make a quick and easy strap for your face mask so it can hang around your neck like a necklace.

Take steps to stay healthy! Wear a face mask if you or your family has to go out in public. If you don't have to go out, Stay Home!

Do you need ideas for keeping kids busy while they are cooped up indoors? We have rounded up a list of over 60 great indoor activities and crafts that kids can do to keep them engaged all day long. Best of all, most of them don't require an electronic device or an app, so you don’t have to worry about too much screen time.