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Bandana Mask – How to Make the Easiest No-Sew Face Mask

April 8, 2020 by Janice

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You don’t need a sewing machine or any sewing supplies to create a cloth face covering like a bandana mask. You can make a no-sew cloth face mask with two elastic bands and a bandana, or any piece of cotton fabric such as a large square cut out of an old shirt.

It takes less than a minute to make this DIY no-sew bandana mask.

DIY Bandana Mask No-Sew Face Mask


 

The CDC, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer as well as other government officials across the world agree that we are all safer if people wear face masks when out in public.

Since it is crucial that medical supplies are reserved for frontline healthcare workers, the general public must use cloth masks or other DIY face masks.

There are many different options for homemade face coverings.

The Easiest DIY No-Sew Face Mask

Bandana Mask How to Make a No-Sew Face Mask with a Bandana

If you need a mask immediately and you have limited supplies, this instant face mask tutorial has you covered!

All the supplies you need are two elastic bands, regular rubber bands or hair ties will work, and a bandana or large piece of fabric from an old dress shirt or t-shirt.

If you don’t have hairbands or elastic bands, or you want a softer alternative to wrap around your ears, you can cut sections of a tube sock to make soft, knit “elastic” bands.

If you are cutting your fabric from a shirt, cut a piece around 18″ x 18″ The size does not need to be exact at all.

Here is a one minute video to show you how to make a DIY Bandana Mask:

How to Make a DIY Bandana Face Mask Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

how to make a bandana mask

Open and lay your bandana or fabric on a flat surface. Then fold bandana in large folds, approximately five or six inches deep.

Step 2

no sew mask with a bandana and elastic bands

Place elastic bands on each end of folded bandana, with about an eight-inch space in the center, between the bands,

Step 3

how to make a no sew face mask

Turn ends in towards the center of the folded bandana and then place one end into the other, pocketing one end into the folds of the other.

Step 4

No-Sew Face Mask

Position elastic bands at the edges so they can wrap around your ears and hold the mask in place.

DIY Bandana No-Sew Face Covering

If You Can Sew, Make This DIY Face Mask

DIY Face Mask

If you sew, we have a comprehensive DIY Cloth Face Mask Tutorial which includes a free downloadable face mask pattern and instructions. Hopefully, all you sewists out there will be able to sew masks for family, friends, and those in need.

If you want a mask without pleats, download our latest and most popular fitted face mask pattern.

Sewing one of these masks, in just the right size, is the best way to get a tight fitting cloth mask.

For those who don’t sew but want to have a high quality, washable cloth face mask, there are many sewists, like myself, who are sewing extra masks for others.

You can reach out on social media to local sewists or look on Etsy to find sewists who are selling their handmade masks. Buying masks from home sewists is a wonderful way to support fellow moms so they can earn some extra grocery money, as well as to cover the costs of the fabric and supplies for the masks they are making to donate to the frontline workers.

 

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DIY Bandana Masks - Easy No Sew Face Mask

 


Written by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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16 Comments

  1. Rose Anthony says

    July 16, 2020 at 6:27 am

    I wanted to thank you for this GREAT mask pattern! I have a collection of bandannas just sitting around and this is a brilliant way to make use of them.

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    • Janice says

      August 1, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      Oh wonderful! I am so glad it is helpful!

      Reply
  2. April Lajara says

    July 5, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    What kind of rubber bands did you use with the bandana?

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    • Susan says

      July 8, 2020 at 10:32 pm

      We just used regular rubber bands.

      Reply
  3. Nisa Stringfellow says

    June 10, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    It works well. Stay safe

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  4. Mary says

    May 16, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    Thank You for simplifying this so old folks who don’t sew can make a mask that will work. God Bless You and stay safe.

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  5. Sandra Padgett says

    May 8, 2020 at 10:18 am

    This is absolutely brilliant! Thank you! Found this on pinterest.

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    • Janice says

      May 15, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      Thank you Sandra – so glad you found us!

      Reply
  6. Kathy Wilson says

    May 7, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    You are a GENIUS with this Bandana Mask Thank you !!!!

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    • Janice says

      May 15, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      Oh thank you Kathy – I am so glad it is helpful! I have just posted a new no-sew mask option that uses t-shirt fabric, scissors and a stapler — and it has a pocket for a filter. It is washable, reusable and comfortable! If you are looking for another no-sew option, you might want to check it out as well. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Martha Bryan Hinton says

    April 18, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    I took your pattern and cut 12 1/2″ x 8″ oblong.
    1. I folded one end down 2 times, first fold I added my pipe cleaner. Then folded it again pinned in place.
    2. I took the bottom up to the top and placed under the pinned section. (place pins in place so the pipe cleaner or wire will not move.
    Top stich, proceed as what your idea. This very simple to do. I do like yours too. Martha

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    • Martha Bryan Hinton says

      April 18, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      Can try 12″ x 8 too. That is my next step.

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    • Janice says

      April 25, 2020 at 9:55 pm

      That works for sure! Wonderful – thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  8. Karen Gonsalves says

    April 8, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    Absolutely grateful for this post. I am 75 yrs old , locked down iny home without transportation.When I am unable to obtain a ride out, I have no masks. This is something I can do myself.

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    • Susan says

      April 11, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      We are happy to help… and we are so sad to hear that you are locked down without transportation. Janice lives with our 80 year old mother and neither of them are leaving the house. I’m so thankful I live two blocks away and can bring them food and supplies. I’ve never been so thankful that we decided to live so close together. These are such difficult times!

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    • Janice says

      April 25, 2020 at 9:56 pm

      So glad this is helpful for you, Karen! I hope you are doing well and staying healthy!

      Reply

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