Simple DIY No-Sew Face Mask From a Sock

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

If you find yourself in need of a face mask quick, this 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and some filter material will do the trick! It will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19. Though the pandemic can be difficult, taking precautions and having a good attitude will carry you through. You can buy different color socks and/or decorate them with permanent markers if desired. They’re so simple kids can help make them.

IMPORTANT: These are mean’t to be a quick replacement for a regular mask and its VERY IMPORTANT that you add at least 2 layers of cotton fabric or some other tightly woven material inside as socks are porous and WILL NOT protect you by themselves. We used pieces of a vacume bag which is perfect for filters but a cotton t-shirt works just as well.

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Supplies

You can get the socks and possibly the vacuum bags at the Dollar Store! You may have most of this stuff already at home.

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Important Mask Information from CDC

An effective mask needs to adhere to the following features:

  • Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
  • Completely covers the nose and mouth
  • Secured with ties or ear loops
  • Includes multiple layers of fabric
  • Allows for breathing without restriction
  • Can be be washed and machine dried without damage or change to shape

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Instructions

NOTE: The sizes will vary on these depending on who you are making them for. It’s better to cut them a bit longer to start as you can always trim of more.

Basic materials we used. Permanent markers can be used to decorate the masks.A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

Measure the socks from the MIDDLE POINT OF THE HEEL outward. We tested 5” which was way too long and ended up going to 3” for a normal adult. Again, cut more to start.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

Cut off where you marked.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

Cut off other side from where you marked.A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

Sock should be cut evenly from the center point of heel on both sides.A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

With sock laying flat cut along the top on the opposite side of the heel.A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

After holding the sock up over my face I realized it was too wide so I trimmed it down to 3” on each side. A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

It may look too small but it stretches quite a bit.A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

Final size.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

It’s possible the sock will be too tall. Trim as needed.A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

To make the ear loops, fold the sock over as shown. Cut a SMALL SLIT on the opposite side of the heel about ½” down. MAKE SURE TO CUT ON THE CORRECT PLACE. A small slit will stretch out very far so start small and make it a bit bigger if needed.A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

This is how it will look when opened up.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

Try it on again and trim more if needed. You can also fold in the top and bottom thought its hard to get it to stay put.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

Carefully round the edges if desire otherwise they tend to stick out. You can see how the ear slits have stretched once tried on.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

ADDINGAFI

IMORTANT: YOU MUST ADD A FILTER. Sock are very porous and will not protect you alone. You need to add at least 2 layers of a filter inside made from an appropriate cotton material or a vacuum bag.  You will cut the filter so that it fits barely inside the sock.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

A cotton tshirt will work also as will any tightly woven cotton material. Tshirts a nice because they “give” a little to fit better. 2 to 3 LAYERS ARE NEEDED.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

Place the filter inside the mask.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

You can draw on any design you like which is especially fun for kits. We used a tennis ball to place the sock over which made it easier to draw on.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

Add your designs.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

 

A 10 minute simple no-sew face mask made from a sock and filter material will help protect you and those you love from the spread of COVID-19.

 

 

 

 

 

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