Wearing face masks when you’re outside of your home is mandatory during lockdown in the ACT, for those aged 12 years and up. Here’s a handy DIY guide to make your own face mask.
And just because they’re mandated doesn’t mean your face mask has to be boring. With endless options for fabric, you can make a mask to match your outfit or your mood.
Tools and materials
0.5m of 3mm-6mm wide elastic
2 pieces of tightly-woven cotton fabric 19.5cm x 19cm
Tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Vb20fLX-Y
Method
Cut two pieces of elastic each measuring 18cm long.
On outside, pin ends of elastic to one face cover section, centering at large circles. Baste.
Pin face cover sections together. Stitch outer edges in a 6mm seam, leaving an opening.
Turn cover right side out, sew opening. Stitch close to finished edges.
To make pleats, on outside, fold along solid lines through all thicknesses. Bring folds to broken lines. Baste 1.3cm from finished edges.
On outside, stitch along basting. Stitch again 3mm away from first stitching.
Pro tip: Spotlight’s dedicated ​Crafts for a Cause​ hub provides an online space for like-minded sewers to share tips and advice.
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