Over the last couple of weeks I have had an overwhelming amount of people ask me for a printed copy of “how to put on your reusable face mask.” Many of you are making these masks to donate or sewing them for loved ones. So it only seemed right that I make a printable instruction sheet that you can print off to include with your masks. Hopefully this will help clear up how to properly put them on to ensure proper fit.
If you or someone you knows prefer video format, you can watch that here too.
Directly below this line will be a pdf download for the printable directions for putting your masks on. Click on the link and print.
Please feel free to print as many copies as you’d like to include with your masks.
As a registered nurse, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who are making masks to donate to local hospitals, long term care facilities and anyone who is working on the frontline to combat this terrible pandemic. Without the gift of your time and resources to make these masks, our safety would be at far greater risk. You ARE appreciated-more than you’ll ever know.
-Brie, RN
If you are interested in learning how to sew these masks, you can watch the full video for that right here. The Q&A video was created after this first video, to help answer some of the common questions I was receiving.
Any chances I can find this make on etsy?
*made
Did you need some help with this pattern Carlo? How can I help you?
I would very much appreciate written instructions for actually making the face mask. This would be very helpful. Thank you
OK. Im so sorry but I dont have written instructions at this time.
I’m sorry. I dont currently have any for sale. Ive been making them for donation only to the hospital I work at.
I’m sorry I dont currently have any for sale. Ive been sewing these and donating them to the hospital where I work.
I love the mask, wonder what material you use for filter that can be inserted
In the Q&A video I did, I discussed filter options that the general public is using to place in homemade masks. I can’t make any statements towards their effectiveness, only to inform of what others are using.
-coffee filters (most popular)
-HEPA vac filters (deconstructed)
-Furnace filters (deconstructed)
-Blue shop towels
-napkins
-Paper towels
Again, I don’t know how effective these items are.
Hope this helps, Brie
These are good masks! Do you have dimensions for a child’s size? Thanks!
The Child sized mask is 9″ x 7″. Follow the same instructions to put together.
Where are the instructionsfor making the maskl. I see the video and you only have instructions for putting on the mask
The post is called the same thing but doesn’t contain the “Q&A” bit. If you look at this post, you’ll see the instructions as well as the video. The q&a was done to answer the hundreds of questions I received about this particular mask style.
I wanted the instructions oh how to make the masks so I could print them out for friends that don’t have a computer. I can only find the insturctions for how to put it on. I subscribed to your channel to go to the library but when I click on the library it asks me for a password. Where do I get a password? I still am unable to print out the instructions on how to make the masks. I love it and have already made several and will continue but instructions are very helpful for some of my friends.
Thank you
Linda, here’s the link to take you to the correct post. You are looking at the f/u q&a post I did for this mask. Heres the link to take you to the correct post. I don’t have printable instructions, only a pattern template and written out instructions on the blog post. Hope this helps. You don’t need a password to access this information. https://homemadeonourhomestead.com/how-to-sew-a-reusable-face-mask-with-filter-pocket-batch-sew-medical-mask/
Thank you for sharing your designs and very detailed instructions which I have been following and made a few masks so far. I think from now on, I will just use this design! Thanks again!
You’re welcome 🙂
How can I adapt this pattern to use elastic straps?
I’m sorry but I don’t have an adaptation for this mask to utilize elastic. I created this pattern because people weren’t able to source elastic. Im honestly not sure that elastic would provide a good fit with his particular style of mask. I do have 2 other styles of mask patterns here on my website, both could easily use elastic-one specifically uses it for the pattern. hope this helps.
Thanks for the great mask. I have made several. I understand the confusion regarding the printable instructions. Your heading says: “How to SEW a REUSABLE face mask with FILTER pocket Q&A | Printable Instruction Sheet” Confusing. I looked all over for the instructions. Would be less confusing if it said “How to SEW a REUSABLE face mask with FILTER pocket Q&A | Printable Instruction Sheet on Wearing.”
Thanks. I’ll update.
I don’t have spare cotton around the house as I don’t sew. When I checked my sheets, they were either poly-cotton mix or I could not tell the thread count and I’ve read that thread count matters. I think I heard you mention quilting cotton but I’m not sure what it is and why it’s good for masks and I just don’t know what to buy.
I’m going to put the effort into making masks and I’ll have to buy fabric, so I may as well buy the right fabric that will give the best protection for the recipients. Grateful for any help you can provide.
Hi, what size would I need to cut out for a toddler?
Brie,
Thank you for your wonderful face mask videos. I wear my masks with the clever clothesline tie that you designed when I am out in public. I love the fact that they were easy to sew and can be washed over and over again. I appreciate your sharing your time and talents to help others like me during these difficult days. I wish you and your family a safe, healthy, happy homestead life.
C. Horn
Thank you so much. I love hearing this 🙂
Just figured out I can cut off the bottom (serged) hem of a t-shirt to use as the drawstring in these.
Comfortable around the head and neck!!
(also helps use up more of the shirt that I’ve made other types of masks out of)
Awesome tip. Thank you so much for sharing.