Last week our resident blogger Sophia Morris wrote about where to buy reusable face masks. But if you feel like getting crafty, it’s also possible to make your own. In this article, she’s rounded up four handy tips and how-tos.
1. Reduce plastic waste.
Environmental organisation City to Sea says reusable masks are a great way to reduce plastic waste. They have a template for making one here.
2. Use what you have at home.
NSW Health has a handy mask making guide with examples of materials you can reuse.
3. Use cloth and hair ties
If you’re not a sewer, you can make a mask simply with a piece of cloth and hair ties.
4. Check the fabric, filter and fit
ABC News has practical tips on making masks, including the importance of fabric choice and what to know about wearing them.
(ABC News: Peter Gunders)
Sophia Morris is a journalist and weekly writer for South Eastern Community Connect. For more articles like this, subscribe to our newsletter.