Begin by cutting a 15-inch by 8-inch piece of fabric.

Fold it in half, then measure three inches in from each edge and mark,

leaving a space between the marks open to accommodate a filter.

When you're done, bring the seam to the center.

Now, cut two 7-inch pieces of elastic and pin them between the layers of fabric.

One end at each corner on each side of the mask.

Then, just sew along the edges to close up the sides and secure the elastic.

Turn the fabric right side out, press it, and you're ready to add pleats!

To make the pleats, mark the fabric by placing pins one inch from the bottom on

each side of the mask. Now, keep pinning all the way across.

We'll put the correct spacing on the screen for you.

These pleats are important because they help the mask expand completely to cover

your nose and chin. When your pins are in place, fold the fabric lining up the pins.

Secure with extra if needed and sew along the edge.

Continue doing that on each side of the mask and it's ready to go!

Easy right? Now that you have it down you can make some masks for yourself and

some extras to donate.