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When coronavirus broke out, many of us were told that wearing a mask was not necessary unless you had tested positive for COVID-19 or were sick with any other disease. However, as cases of coronavirus-positive people have skyrocketed in the past few weeks, the U.S. Center for Disease Control now says that everyone should be wearing masks when going out of their house.

However, masks have proved to be a scarcity even for medics themselves, so how and where the hell are you supposed to get them? Well, if you’ve got some skills and a sewing machine, this shouldn’t be a problem. But what about those who don’t have one? Well, this woman comes to the rescue with an easy and informative DIY guide on how to make protective masks by using your old t-shirts!

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    This woman has shared her DIY guide on how to make face masks without a sewing machine

    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    Needless to say, people loved the guide and the tips, with the original tweet amassing more than 3 thousand likes. The tutorial for the face mask is fairly simple and easy to follow, so scroll down below to read it.

    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    “The CDC is now recommending masks in public settings like grocery stores and pharmacies,” Lee starts off her series of tweets. “The president says nah. So without further ado, here’s ‘how to make a mask from a t-shirt (without a sewing machine!)’—by my mom, who is smarter and much prettier than the president.”

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    To make one, she suggests using old t-shirts

    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    First, you should cut the t-shirt as pictured below

    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

    Image credits: lee_gsc

    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

    Image credits: lee_gsc

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    Then, sew the parts of the mask together

    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    The shared method is quick and easy

    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    While the mask itself is easily adjustable

    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

    Image credits: lee_gsc

    For those who want an even quicker method to make a mask, there is a popular one including a handkerchief and a hair tie. This option requires no sewing at all—just take a handkerchief and fold it a few times. Then, slip the hair ties over each end, fold those edges in toward the center of the mask, and loop the hair ties over your ears. Voila, you now have made yourself a simple and slightly uncomfortable face mask!

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    Here’s what people had to say about the tutorial

    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    Here’s the link to Kate Hudson’s tutorial.

    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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    Here's A Simple Guide On How To Make A Face Mask From Old T-Shirts Without A Sewing Machine

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