No-Sew Bandana Face Cover
With only a bandana, coffee filter, rubber bands and scissors, you can create a DIY face cover. Find easy step-by-step instructions below for how to make a no-sew bandana face cover, or follow along with this video.
Shop tools & materials you’ll need:
Tools & materials you’ll need:
- 2 rubber bands or hair ties
- Scissors
Also, make sure you’ve got a bandana (or a 50.8 cm x 50.8 cm square cotton cloth) and a coffee filter.
Here's how to make it:

Step 1
Fold the coffee filter in half so that it makes a semi-circle shape. Then, fold the bandana in half horizontally.

Step 2
Place the coffee filter in the middle of the bandana, and fold the bandana into thirds. First, fold the bottom up.

Step 3
Next, fold the top down.

Step 4
Place two rubber bands around the ends of the bandana, about 15 cm apart.

Step 5
Fold the ends of the bandana over the rubber bands towards the center and tuck the ends together.

Step 6
Wear your face cover by placing the rubber bands behind your ears.
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