Supplies like hand sanitizer, disposable gloves and N-95 free masks are needed by Medical professionals in the millions right now, which leaves a limited stock available for people to purchase in stores. There might not be much that can be done about supplies available on shelves. but you can take measures at home to stay safe in the community.

All you need is a t-shirt you’re willing to sacrifice, a pair of scissors and ruler or measuring tape.

Here’s a quick and easy way to make a face mask:

Step 1: Cut the bottom off a t-shirt, around 8″ tall.

Step 2: Cut a strip out of the shirt from right to left 6 to 7 inches tall, leaving material on the top and bottom to make ties. Then cut the seams of the shirt on the right side for the ties.

Step 3: Tie the mask behind the neck first, then tie the top on the crown of the head to hold it into place.

Notes: make sure to wash and machine dry masks after each outing. Don’t use a shirt with a bunch of holes in the material, or is too thin. You may get several masks out of one shirt, depending on the size. Adjust measurements for child size masks.