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  1. (2x) Sterilization wrap fabric material cut into a 9" x 7.5" rectangle (1x) Thin sheet of plastic cut to 7.5"x7" rectangle
    • (2x) Sterilization wrap fabric material cut into a 9" x 7.5" rectangle

    • (1x) Thin sheet of plastic cut to 7.5"x7" rectangle

    • Any thin, more robust material can be used. Examples are construction paper, cardboard from a shoe box, etc.

    • Roll of tape

    • (2x) 1/4" x 6" length elastic

    • (1x) Bendable metal piece

    • Items such as a pipe cleaner, flat twist tie, picture hanging wire, thin speaker wire, thin electrical wire, etc. can be used.

    • Sewing essentials

  2. Cut plastic into the following rectangles: 7" x 2.25" (1x)
    • Cut plastic into the following rectangles:

    • 7" x 2.25" (1x)

    • 7" x 0.5" (3x)

    • 7" x 1" (2x)

    • 7" x 1.75" (1x)

    • Align the plastic in the order shown, leaving a small gap (about 1/8") between each plastic segment, and tape together.

    • The small gap between the plastic segments allow the parts to bend after taping together.

  3. Stack the 2x fabric rectangles and stack them on top of each other.
    • Stack the 2x fabric rectangles and stack them on top of each other.

  4. Place the plastic template on the fabric squares and fold as shown. Remove the plastic template and tack fabric as shown. Remove the plastic template and tack fabric as shown.
    • Place the plastic template on the fabric squares and fold as shown.

    • Remove the plastic template and tack fabric as shown.

  5. Sew the pleats on both sides. Using tape, place a metal piece in the middle of the mask, 1/4" from the top edge. Fold the fabric pieces over the metal piece/elastic ends.
    • Sew the pleats on both sides.

    • Using tape, place a metal piece in the middle of the mask, 1/4" from the top edge.

    • Fold the fabric pieces over the metal piece/elastic ends.

    • Sew across the hem and vertically along the edges to secure the elastic.

  6. Loop elastic band ends over to opposite side of mask (1/4" from bottom edge). Repeat sewing steps laid out in step 3: fold fabric and sew lengthwise and along the edges to enclose the elastic.
    • Loop elastic band ends over to opposite side of mask (1/4" from bottom edge).

    • Repeat sewing steps laid out in step 3: fold fabric and sew lengthwise and along the edges to enclose the elastic.

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