Adjustable No-Sew Mask
by EXLAB at Georgia State University in Craft > No-Sew
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Adjustable No-Sew Mask
![Mask Final.jpg](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FNH/BVKG/KDEIZOEH/FNHBVKGKDEIZOEH.jpg&filename=Mask Final.jpg)
This is a simple and easy mask you can make with a cotton shirt. It includes adjustable straps and no sewing is required.
Supplies
- Cotton T-Shirt
- Sharp Scissors
- Bobby or Safety Pin
- Hot Glue (optional)
Begin Laying Your T-Shirt on a Flat Surface
![Shirt Measure.JPG](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FUM/VX2A/KDEIZOEJ/FUMVX2AKDEIZOEJ.jpg&filename=Shirt Measure.JPG)
Cut a 6in x 8in square, starting at the bottom of the shirt
Your Mask Pieces
![Fabric Components.jpg](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FB0/X9K1/KDEIZOEM/FB0X9K1KDEIZOEM.jpg&filename=Fabric Components.jpg)
After you have cut out the square, use the remainder of the fabric to cut two long strips of fabric that are approximately 10-12in. Once you have cut the square you should notice that the side with the bottom hem now has a hollow tunnel running horizontally
Pull
![Fabric Pull.JPG](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FEG/VTQ2/KDEIZOEN/FEGVTQ2KDEIZOEN.jpg&filename=Fabric Pull.JPG)
Next, take the two long strips of fabric and pull on them to stretch them out
Securing the Second Side of the Mask
![Small Hole Pattern.JPG](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/F9K/6YX5/KDEIZOEK/F9K6YX5KDEIZOEK.jpg&filename=Small Hole Pattern.JPG)
![Weave Cut.JPG](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/F8T/5K43/KDEIZOEL/F8T5K43KDEIZOEL.jpg&filename=Weave Cut.JPG)
There are two methods of securing the second side of the mask
- If you have glue, fold the fabric 1in. down and glue the raw edge to the fabric
- If you don't have glue, cut small holes down the fabric, leaving at least ½ in. between the holes
Finishing the Mask
![Scrunch.jpg](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/F0L/BZZE/KDEIZOEI/F0LBZZEKDEIZOEI.jpg&filename=Scrunch.jpg)
![Final Mask Unscrunched.jpg](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FIK/O2T9/KDEIZOS7/FIKO2T9KDEIZOS7.jpg&filename=Final Mask Unscrunched.jpg)
Finally, secure the previously made fabric strips to either a bobby or safety pin and thread through the other side of the mask
- If you glued the side of mask, it will need to be thread through the tunnel
- If you cut holes, simply thread the strip through the holes as shown in the second picture
About the Creator:
Hi, I’m Haritha and I’m a student assistant at EXLAB! I like to think of myself as a pretty thrifty maker because I focus on upcycling. Upcycling is a creative way to help the environment and make something cool, I hope you enjoy my instructables!