Introduction: Accordion Style Face Mask

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Simple 2 layer face mask

Supplies

2 pieces of cotton fabric (6x9 inches each)

2 pieces of jersey fabric (1x7 inches each)

Thread

Sewing machine (or hand needle)

Step 1: Pin the Fabrics

Take two pieces of fabric (6x9) and stack them with the outside of the fabrics facing in. Pin the fabrics in place

Step 2: Begin Assembly

Sew along the long side of the fabrics, 1/4 inch from the edge. Do not sew the short sides, yet.

Step 3: Turn the Project Right Side Out

Turn the fabrics right-side out and tuck in the short sides 1/2 inch on each side.

Step 4: Iron the Fabric

Iron the fabric on all edges. This will allow for a cleaner end product.

Then fold the project in half and iron it again. This will mark the center of the mask for your reference.

Open the fabric and create 2 pleats. Each pleat should start 1/2 inch from the center of the mask and be folded towards the center of the mask. Pin the pleats in place and iron them.

Step 5: Add the Ear Loops

Tuck the ends of the 1 inch strips of jersey into the top and bottom of the open ends of the mask and pin them in place.

Step 6: Finish the Edges

Sew 1/4 inch around the mask to finish the edges and close the mask.