How to make a face covering with a scarf
FACE COVERINGS are compulsory on public transport and hospitals in the UK. Here's how to make a face covering with a scarf.
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From June 15, face coverings or masks must be worn on buses, trams, trains, coaches, aircraft and ferries. If you are spotted without a face covering on public transport, you could be fined. Express.co.uk reveals how to make a face covering with a scarf.
Evidence suggests that wearing a face-covering does not protect you. However, if you are infected but have not yet developed symptoms, it may provide some protection for others you come into close contact with.
So how do you make your own face covering that actually works?
According to Gov.uk, a cloth face covering should cover your mouth and nose while allowing you to breathe comfortably.
It can be as simple as a scarf or bandana that ties behind the head, so don’t worry about purchasing a fancy surgical mask.
Remember to wash your hands before and after putting the mask on, and wash the mask after every use for it to be effective.
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How to make a face covering with a scarf
You need
- Fabric
- Two hair ties
- Filter
You can make a face covering from a scarf using either a small scarf or handkerchief.
If you don’t have either of these, you could use a rectangle from an old t-shirt.
For the filter layer, you could use kitchen roll, an extra layer of fabric, or a coffee filter.
There is no sewing involved, so this one is perfect for those who are clumsy with a needle!
Instructions
Step one
Take your scarf or square of fabric and lay it out on a table in front of you.
Step two
Fold the top of the scarf down so that it meets the middle of the material.
Step three
Fold the bottom up to meet the other piece so you have a rectangle.
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Step four
Repeat these steps. Fold the top down to meet the middle, and the bottom up to meet the other side.
Step five
Take a hair tie and thread it into the right side of your folded material. Do the same on the left side with your remaining hair tie.
Make sure there is a gap of about 4.7 inches (12cm) between the two hair ties. You can use a ruler to check if you aren’t sure
Step six
Grab the leftover material on the right side, and pull it over the tie. Then, tuck it into the pocket you made in the middle.
Step seven
Do the same on the left side. Take the excess material, pull it over the tie and then tuck it into the pocket in the middle.
Step eight
Slip in your filter material, and hook the hair ties over your ears. That’s it!