Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
You can make a fitted face mask (no front seam) with this easy to follow tutorial. Shaped like an N95 mask to cup the face, this mask can provide a better fit than others. Since dealing with Covid-19 wearing a face mask in public is needed to help slow the spread. This DIY face mask is a free pattern that can be found here - fleecefun.com/fitted-face-mask-diy-sizes-child-to-adult-free-pattern This homemade face mask takes a little time to make, but the better fit makes it worth the extra effort.
I am not a medical professional, nor have I the ability or money to test the effectiveness of materials. Here is the research I have found below, use your best judgment and adjust what you make the mask out of accordingly.
Research on Face Mask Materials:
Research on the effectiveness of "Shop Towels" or Hydro knit:
makemasks2020.org/mask-making-guide
and
washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/masks-diy-coronavirus/2020/04/01/20830f5e-7420-11ea-85cb-8670579b863d_story.html
and
businessinsider.com/homemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4
Oly*Fun (polypropolene):
Endorsement from a hospital:
coxhealth.com/newsroom/coxhealth-begins-accepting-masks-public
More info:
getusppe.org/makers/face-masks
Research on Cotton Fabric:
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/making-your-own-face-mask-some-fabrics-work-better-others-n1175966
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You can make a fitted face mask (no front seam) with this easy to follow tutorial. Shaped like an N95 mask to cup the face, this mask can provide a better fit than others. Since dealing with Covid-19 wearing a face mask in public is needed to help slow the spread. This DIY face mask is a free pattern that can be found here - fleecefun.com/fitted-face-mask-diy-sizes-child-to-adult-free-pattern This homemade face mask takes a little time to make, but the better fit makes it worth the extra effort.
I am not a medical professional, nor have I the ability or money to test the effectiveness of materials. Here is the research I have found below, use your best judgment and adjust what you make the mask out of accordingly.
Research on Face Mask Materials:
Research on the effectiveness of "Shop Towels" or Hydro knit:
makemasks2020.org/mask-making-guide
and
washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/masks-diy-coronavirus/2020/04/01/20830f5e-7420-11ea-85cb-8670579b863d_story.html
and
businessinsider.com/homemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4
Oly*Fun (polypropolene):
Endorsement from a hospital:
coxhealth.com/newsroom/coxhealth-begins-accepting-masks-public
More info:
getusppe.org/makers/face-masks
Research on Cotton Fabric:
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/making-your-own-face-mask-some-fabrics-work-better-others-n1175966
Fleece Fun is uploading quality content all the time - subscribe! youtube.com/user/fleecefun?sub_confirmation=1
For a list of all of FleeceFun.com 's free tutorials visit - fleecefun.com/free-patterns-and-instructions
Sew Social with Fleece Fun!
Facebook: facebook.com/FleeceFun
Instagram: instagram.com/fleecefun
Pinterest: pinterest.com/fleecefun
Twitter: twitter.com/fleecefun
#facemask #facemaskdiy #cornonavirus
