20 Top DIY Face Masks of 2020
Don't miss our most popular face mask tutorials of the year!
Wearing a face mask has become a part of regular life for many of us during 2020. And throughout the year we've seen many creative and eye-catching DIY face masks from our crafting community!
During the early days of the pandemic, the creativity of crafters and sewists made face masks more available to the many who needed them. And they inspired many of us to DIY face coverings from household materials like sheets, old t-shirts, and more.
Once fabric face masks became more widely available, we continued to see creativity in the creation of more fashionable and comfortable face masks. Savvy creators even made accessories like ear savers to make it easier to wear masks for long periods of time at work or school!
We've gathered our most popular face mask patterns of 2020 to share with you, along with some great face mask accessories, resources, and health reminders for you. We hope you enjoy this list and find some inspiration to make face masks a more practical, comfortable, and maybe even stylish part of your day.
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Health Reminders for Face Masks
Remember that face masks are intended to protect yourself and others from catching and spreading COVID-19. So it's important to follow CDC guidelines for making and wearing your face mask. According to the CDC, your mask should:
- Fit snugly around your nose and chin and have no large gaps at the sides
- Be made with breathable fabric (such as cotton)
- Be made with tightly woven fabric (not knitted or crocheted)
- Be made with 2-3 layers of fabric
Find more resources from the CDC here, such as: How to Make Masks, How to Store and Wash Masks, and How to Wear Masks.
Top Face Mask Pattern Countdown #20–11
We're counting down our top DIY face mask tutorials of 2020, starting with #20-#11. You'll find lots of creative solutions for face masks in this section, plus a few that are actually very stylish.
#20 How To Sew Face Masks Without Sewing Machine
You don't need a sewing machine to make this practical and stylish face mask!
Click here for the #20 DIY face mask!
#19 Making Face Masks At Home With A Die Cut Machine
Put your die cut machine to use and make this stylish face mask with ease!
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#18 How To Sew A Face Mask
This simple fabric face mask can be hand sewn or made with a sewing machine.
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#17 Face Mask With Pocket & Nose Wire
This DIY face mask pattern cleverly uses a pipe cleaner so the mask fits snugly to your nose.
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#16 DIY Face Masks
This practical mask tutorial can easily be sized to fit adults or children.
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#15 Easy DIY Face Masks Without Elastic
If you don't have elastic on hand, you can still make this face mask!
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#14 How To Make A Face Mask Without Elastic
Another no-elastic face mask made it onto our list, and it's easy to see why! These ties will easily keep your mask secure.
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#13 Make Your Own 3D Mask- Free Pattern And Tute
This beginner-friendly 3D mask is stylish and easy to make. We also love the brightly colored fabric!
Click here for the #13 DIY face mask!
#12 DIY Hand Sewn Face Mask
No sewing machine? No problem! This hand sewn face mask is also beginner-friendly.
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#11 Face Mask with Fitted Sheet Ear Loops
Use elastic from an old fitted sheet to make this inventive face mask pattern.
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This stylish tie dye mask is easy to make and will match your grooviest outfit! Get the full project here.Tie Dye Mask DIY
Top Face Mask Pattern Countdown #10-1
The countdown continues! These are our top 10 face masks of 2020. We love the creativity and practical features of these masks, and several of them have also been designed with style in mind. Find your perfect DIY face mask pattern in this list.
#10 No Sew DIY Mask - Duct Tape To The Rescue
This no sew face mask uses a classic DIY craft supply: duct tape! Make sure the duct tape is only placed at the edges of the mask, as shown in the pattern, to keep the mask breathable.
Click here for the #10 DIY face mask!
#9 Don't Get Steamed Up – Make This Anti-Fog Mask
This clever mask design won't fog up your glasses, and it's made with non-elastic ear loops for comfort.
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#8 Fitted Face Mask Pattern
This face mask pattern fits snugly and comfortably.
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#7 DIY Kids Face Mask In Under 10 Minutes
This quick face mask is designed for kids, and it's easy to make!
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#6 Colorful Face Masks
These pretty face masks are made in all the colors (and patterns) of the rainbow!
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#5 Super Simple Face Mask Pattern For Adults And Kids
Making a face mask doesn't have to be complicated! Try this super simple pattern that's sized for adults or kids.
Click here for the #5 DIY face mask!
#4 DIY Face Mask
This DIY face mask is made from cute cat-patterned fabric! The designer also has a great reminder to wear fabric masks and conserve medical-grade N-95 masks for health care workers.
Click here for the #4 DIY face mask!
#3 Fabric Face Mask
This stylish fabric face mask is easy to make and doesn't require elastic.
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#2 Face Mask Pattern
This washable fabric face mask can be made with your favorite patterned fabric!
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#1 How To Sew A Face Mask
This is our top face mask pattern of 2020, and it's easy to see why! It's practical, stylish, and easy to make.
Click here for the #1 DIY face mask!
Face Mask Accessories and Resources
Find some more great crafty resources for face masks here! We have some great crafts like ear savers and face mask holders, and our friends at AllFreeSewing.com have several great tutorials on choosing fabric for face masks and more.