I have been sewing for 50 years never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I’d be sewing a facemask.This is an excellent tutorial ,Thank you for sharing this with everybody
Dear Sweet Lady, I cannot thank you enough for this video. I needed to make masks for my family and friends and used your video. Every single time I made a mask, I played this video. During this process I was inspired to buy two sewing feet for my beloved machine. And I must tell you I have learned a few things about my machine and feel as if my sewing has advanced a level. Thank you for your wonderful video. It's been a little while since I was able to sew and I've been on cloud nine since making these masks. I'm so happy. Thank you again!
I made a few of these masks, and then started making another type, (rectangular, with pleats,) thinking that they'd be easier and more versatile. NOPE! After making 20 of the other, I'm back to making these! Yours fit a lot better, are more comfortable across the nose and near the ears, and do not take any longer to make than the ones purporting to be "quick". For ties, I'm using long "hoodie" drawstrings purchased through Amazon and they are perfect, but have also used 3/8 grosgrain ribbon and that works well too. I'm skipping the bias tape nose sleeve, though, and instead sewing an L-shaped tunnel/channel directly on the mask after it's finished. I can still remove the wire by accessing it through the pocket. Thanks again for sharing these patterns free of charge, and for filming such a detailed tutorial. They've been incredibly helpful. I've donated 30 of them to the people working at the Home Depot near my home and at the grocery store where I do most of my shopping. I'm currently making 10 more for the custodians at my school. I wish I could give you a thumbs up for every mask I've made!
Re the way you are doing the casing for the wire... do you mean you are just topstitching through the lining and outside piece at the end, parallel to the top of the mask and inserting the wire? (I've never heard the term L-shaped tunnel) ALSO, does anyone know if the pipe cleaner HAS TO BE REMOVED before washing? Will it rust?
@@oliviacoffeestone942 "L-shaped tunnel" was an inaccurate attempt at a description, but it is what you think. Once the mask is finished, I topstitch through outside and lining about 3/4 inch down form the top edge (the bottom of the "L") and then pivot to stitch a long line, parallel to the top edge (the long stroke of the "L"), leaving that side open so I stick my fingers through the pocket and insert and take out the wire if needed. I don't think the wire HAS to be removed, but I'm making them like that so the person who receives them can decide. I imagine it depends on how exactly it's going to be sanitized, and how frequently. Since people are using different kinds of wire, some might indeed rust. Others might melt in the dryer, if the wire is covered in plastic or polyester thread, as in pipe cleaners. If one is handwashing and air drying, it's probably not a no big deal, but since I don't know how they'll be used by others...better safe than sorry!
@@irairod5160 YES! I get it, I think. Are you saying you leave one short side of your 'casing' open, but not the other? I REALLY like to stitch close to the pipe cleaner, because then it stays at the tip-top when wearing, otherwise it would sit 3/4" down from the top, right?... but if I topstitch CLOSE to the wire, then it's so hard to get back out. My pipe cleaners are magnetic, so I suppose they will rust if washed,... but also if you DRY right away, maybe they are okay? I'm rambling. :) Thank you for your response!
@@oliviacoffeestone942 Yes, one side is closed (what would look like the bottom of of the L) and the other opened, something like this, as seen if you're facing the mask: __________________I I hope whatever font you're using looks like an L resting on its side. And yes, maybe 1/2 inch would be a better depth, but the 3/4 inch hasn't given me any problems. The wire moves up and down but it doesn't float inside the casing or slide out while worn, and I have a feeling the little additional space might prevent the ends of the wire from wearing out the top of the mask and poking out. Try both distances and see what's more suitable. About the rusting...I'm sure pipe cleaners would rust eventually, so it all depends how long you expect each mask to be of service. I wish you success with your sewing!
Where did you donate to? I am an art teacher and would like to do a service project with my art students. They are college age... First target would be 200 masks....
400!?!? Wow! I would say that YOU too are a great humanitarian! Did you sew them all on your own? Or with a group? How long did it take you to sew up 400 masks??
@@jnevins I am donating mine to my local homeless shelters mostly, but also to local nursing and hospice care homes. I live in Nashville, TN and we have a somewhat large homeless population that unfortunately can not social distance as well as we can in our homes. The shelters were quickly running out of disposable masks so a washable and reusable solution is working out great for them! Kudos to you and your art group 👍 ❤
If you are searching through endless RU-vid videos on making your own mask right now, you've found the winner! Thank you so much Craft Passion for all of your hard work on this beautifully detailed tutorial and patterns! Yours is by far the best mask tutorial I've found. I tried sewing using another mask tutorial that was supposed to be easy with less bells and whistles but the instructions were unclear and a big waste of my time. For a beginner sewer like me, I found this tutorial easy to follow. There are patterns for every member of the family! I'm thinking the men's fit is slightly better for me. I will try to add around a half of an inch to the men's pattern for my husband. The teen/women's size I made for me seems a decent fit for my 9 year-old son though and the kid's 7-12 was good for my 5 1/2 year-old.
I haven’t sewed a serious project since I had a car accident that resulted in a major concussion, But this project is so clear and inspirational I drug my sewing machine out of the closet after a 5 year break . Relearning and working the pattern from drawings has been a panacea for my mental health ! The end product is almost secondary’ thank you so much! May u be blessed ❤️ 🤗
Mary Wemigwase - Agree about sewing being a panacea for mental health. I believe that this need for masks has reinvigorated an appreciation for sewing. It probably introduced many to sewing who never considered themselves the “crafty-type.” There’s a real pleasure in being able to make something that others want & need.
Not gonna lie I was cursing like a sailor the whole time making this but I'm so proud of how it looks! This is by far the best mask tutorial I've tried, thank you! One suggestion though, please make your text a bit larger and easier to see :)
Hayley Johnson me, too! I’ve made every rookie mistake possible on my 1970’s Singer Starlet machine that I dug out of the closet, thinking “Just like riding a bike, it’ll all come back to me. And I think this pattern looks pretty easy!” L.O.L.! Took me hours to make 2 of them hahahahahaha. But they are really nice fitting.
This is my favorite mask of all that are on the internet but I am not one of these people that claims to be able to put out 100 or more in one day. They are not telling you about the time it takes to prepare the fabric, cut out the patterns, and etc. Does it really matter how long it takes us so long as we are doing it for the greater good? Nobody has done more cursing than me because I really want to get these done super fast but as fast as I make one it walks out the door and I feel like I am not doing it fast enough. I am just SAD right now
@@ms.coleman4535 Even if you make 10 masks in all, you have made 10 people feel less anxious, and perhaps have saved a few lives, too. So, you should be PROUD, not sad. If it helps in any way, I feel that tracing 5-8 masks at once, then cutting them, sewing all the curves, clipping and pressing the entire batch together, etc. helps the work go faster. (People who say they can make 100 a day are not telling the truth, or are working with helpers---if one person traces and cuts, while another stitches and presses...then I can see how they'd have 100 done in 10 hours. Otherwise, no, not likely.) Chin up, every little thing we can do to help is meaningful and appreciated!
100 is possible if that’s all your doing is sewing all day. I can sew about 12 masks in about 2.5 hours (including tracing/cutting fabric and sewing them.) and I would consider my sewing skills to be novice.
@@irairod5160 Thank you so much I needed that. It just seems I cannot make enough fast enough. No sooner than I make them they are already spoken for and I can't even seem to get the other ones done. Funny you spoke about a helper because this evening my neighbor mentioned to me what a great job I am doing and she mentioned learning to sew by helping me trace and cut the patterns. What a nice gesture indeed. However, not only am I OCD and want to know that all of them are a certain way but I am also in a great deal of pain from an accident. My name is on every mask I donate and I will not put out crappy work. I take great pride in doing a good job for a very worthy cause. It is amazing how many people have no way to get masks. I am just going to do what I can do and be thankful and grateful for the skills I have to get them done. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.
I just made my first mask and I have very little experience with sewing and sewing machines. Your video was perfect I loved that there was no lengthy talk. It was all substance and very clear. I did it, now I have to do 4 more for our family. Thank you again.
I haven't done sewing in ages, but a few years back I had to buy a sewing machine. Used it once to make a sand bag. This video showed me so many different techniques. I was going to create my own masks, so thanks for the professional tips. This is going to be a fun project I'll be using for the next year at least.
I've been substituting the pocket with a short strip of extra-wide bias tape & sewing it on the wrong side of the lining with 2 pieces of floral wire twisted together inside of the tape. The bias tape makes a very thin pocket, but it saves a lot of time and sewing it to the wrong side of the liner allows the pocket to be hidden for a cleaner look. Thank you for posting this great pattern & detailed instructions!
I'm not very experienced at sewing but I'm going to try making a mask tomorrow after watching this most excellent tutorial. Also, I became so relaxed watching her sew, I think I'll bookmark it for stress-relief.
@@surgicaltech8678 MIne turned out quite fine. Now, it did take me about 4 hours but much of that was remembering how to use the sewing machine. I'm almost finished with 3 more for the rest of my family!
I love these fitted masks. I had to add seam allowance the first time, then I found the pattern for larger faces with seam allowance. I need to add a bit to the outer edges where you put the string through, I never seem to have enough space. They fit great, wire fits without the added fabric in the pocket. I won't even bother with the other type. I love the top stitching and the professional finishing touches.
I love this design. Thanks for the clear directions and great pattern. One suggestion--I added an extra 1/4 " to the main fabric side seams of the pocket/nose piece pattern to give more room/play for the string.
I'm a dad that is a novice in sewing. Your instructions was very simple and easy to follow that I was able to make a couple for myself and my family. I used some old T-Shirts and have a cheap sewing machine. Mine turned out usable and definitely not as clean as yours. With some practice I will make a decent one.
arawtgabi That’s great to hear! I’m confused about the bias tape nose piece. Did you sew both ends like on the video? If so , how do you put the wire inside?
Barbara McCarren I figured it out on my own. When you sew the bias tape between the two layers of fabric the ends will remain open. That is how you put in the wire.
It was very hard to follow the instructions with no audio, but I completed my first mask and I’m on my second now. I will make a few adjustments to the rest of them, but the pattern design works well.
I made them for my entire family and the neighbors who are in their 80s across the street. I was having so much trouble finding the "right" mask. I ended up using the larger size for everyone. The fitted nose piece and the string adjusted so it worked for all the adults, even the tiny little neighbor. Thank you. I did have to add length to make room for the string. I probably did something wrong, but I adjusted. Thank you.
All I can do is reiterate what so many others have said about this pattern - wonderful. And the video - AMAZING, so detailed and very clear! (I used both the visual and wording on the video. In an effort to make what you have done a bit easier, might I suggest a darker color for the words on the video since some letters fade into the background.). Thank you so much for your unselfish giving of your time for this important project. Be safe and be well.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! I’ve tried 4 different patterns since all this started, and your tutorial is THE best! So easy to follow, multiple sizes, and seriously the best homemade mask! I wear one daily for work, and I’ve made probably 100 for coworkers and people in my community. I cannot thank you enough 🙏❤️
Despite having to sew my masks by hand, I am still so thankful to have this video to go with the instructions from the website to use as a guide. It will be a slower process for sure, but I am sure it will turn out well simply because everything was explained so clearly. Thank you so much for all of your effort. You are helping us all to be a bit safer in these scary times. Many blessings to you!
I’m glad there is no stupid music and I’m not distracted by talking. I did find the writing sometimes hard to read but any colour will eventually disappear into the background.
Oh, this is a wonderful pattern. The old one you had was good, but you redesigned it into something great! These take a bit longer to make, but the local hospital here loves them! Thank you for sharing with everyone! What a wonderful gift you gave us. Stay awesome!
I am very green when it comes to sewing, aside from owning one of my grandmothers sewing machines and messily putting together my first quilt I have no sewing experience. I was able to follow these instructions and have my first mask made in under two hours! I didn't even know what a top stitch was until just now watching the video hahaha. I highly recommend giving this mask a go. Patterns are on Craft Passion's website. Thank you so much for sharing this free pattern with everyone! I look forward to trying other patterns on the website!!
I made 3 of these last night. Thank you so much for the great video! It walked me right through the process and was so clear to follow. I will he making many more of these. Stay healthy everyone.
Just want to add a useful and time saving tip.. don’t waste time clipping curved edge, just trim close with pinking shears...you get the seam trimmed and clipped in one go. It’s really effective. I’ve used that technique for years. Also I’ve got a ton of left over cording from making my own blinds which would be perfect for the head straps. You can knot the ends and burn to seal or just burn to seal.
I have watched many, many, face mask tutorials. This by far, is the best I have come across. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I am just waiting for me fabric to finish washing before I start sewing masks for my own family. I do not have extra shoe laces hanging around, so I will make my own fabric drawstrings. I luv that you designed the mask to have only two cords, instead of four cords. This makes for tying the masks so much easier. I am excited to have found a tutorial that seems to fit the requirements of what a face mask should be. Washable, well fitting, sturdy, and with the ability to add extra protection. I will keep you posted as to how my first couple of masks come together. Again, Thank you.
I have watched many face mask tutorials. This by far, is the best tutorial out there! Thank you so much for the pattern. I have made and donated 200 face mask ! Thank you once again.
I'm so grateful to you for making this pattern and video! I am brand new to using a sewing machine, and I tried several other, "easier" patterns of facemasks which had various issues when I finished them. These are by far the best masks I've made, and they're the easiest to adjust to different sizes! I love love LOVE making masks with this pattern now, and your video has taught me so much! Thank you for doing this for us!
Thank you so much for your video and pattern. I ended up making masks for my entire extended family. I also created filters from hepa vacuum cleaner bags as inserts into these masks. Again, I can’t thank you enough. Imagine how many lives you’ve saved!
I have been watching so many masks tutorials. Yours is the best as in you provide a channel for a removable / changeable nose wire and filter. And the shoelace tie is genius! Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video tutorial and generosity of providing your multisized pattern for free.
I think you really hit the nail on the head with this mask I had one confusion I am audio and visual in my learning process and I didn’t find any sound it’s not a criticism it’s just for me I would’ve liked both unless I did something wrong. We all appreciate your tutorials.
Thank you so much for such wonderful instructions. I have never sewn before but inherited my Mother-in-law's Singer sewing machine. With the manual for the machine and your great instructions, I was able to make a sample mask to see if I can do it. The mask turned out great and now I have enough confidence to make more!
The only change I would make is to make the openings/"tubes" (for the elastic/cord/shoelace ear loops to go through) a wee bit wider (which would require making that end of the pattern a wee bit longer when cutting out the material), OR sew those ear loop "tubes" by hand after putting your ear loop material in place. I had a devil of a time getting my shoelaces through the machine sewn "tube"! Otherwise this is a wonderful pattern... my first mask came out beautiful, and Craft Passion is an angel for sharing! Thank you!
Ann Marie M Yes, I had the same problem. I’m currently making my second mask and making the seam allowance on the sides a little bigger. Great pattern, though!
I did the same but I also had to make the mens size about 5% larger. I have a big nose and chin. Also had to curve up the end by the ear to make it higher so it would fit better over my ears. Great video. I knew my late mother's swing machine would come in handy one day.
Yup I agree with this, and had the same problem. I wish I had not already cut so many but I will compensate by adjusting the amount I hem the pocket liner piece.
I believe the pattern is updated i printed a new copy and it has an extra seam allowance now. It is an amazing pattern I have made almost 40 masks from it now! 😷
Thank you for making your face mask patterns free, in different sizes, and downloadable. I plan to make these for my family and friends who are working the front lines in the health industry. The tutorials are excellent, especially the RU-vid tutorial. Thank you again.
This to me was not easy. First te writing n white along the bottom was hard to read. The flattening the fabric with the fingers was not effective and the fabri ended up being bulky. Is too stitching a good idea. Truly weaving the shoe lace through. Ugh. Came out poorly for the nonprofessional. Wish I had fruits another.
Been using this pattern to sew for my wife, friends and coworkers. Great job. I love the pocket where you can put in a filter. I went to Home Depot, purchased an FPR 10 AC Filter and cut it up to put in the pocket.
I heard today that you could use a Wal Mart shopping bag and cut it to size. They are made from recycled plastic bottles. It has no harmful materials in it. It is something that most people have around. My Rheumatologist mentioned that you could use the bags for a filter. You could get many filters out of one bag.
You are a wonderful sewist. I was in awe of sewing over straight pins. I don't have that beautiful of a machine or that any kind of luck to successfully sew over pins. I do remember my mother did it all the time. But I would end up with a needle wound, lol. My sewing machine has an attitude anyway, I don't want to make it mad. Ha! Thank you for your excellent tutorial! Thank you to all of the commenters' helpful ideas and hints! Everyone stay healthy and sew on!
Love this pattern and video! I’ve made two of these now. It takes me longer mainly because of interruptions with our 3 dogs (like young children). Both times, I didn’t use enough of the outer fabric to allow room for the side channels that ties/loops go through. I’m going to add about 2” more for side channels. I made my ties or sewn loops out of T-shirts cut horizontally into 1” strips. When stretched, they curled nicely into strings. On one mask, I sewed them as ear loops, and on another I just tied the strings as loops, making them adjustable. I stopped and started the video to write notes down so it will be easier for me to know what step is next and what to do. That will help me a lot with the next ones I make. Now that I understand the steps and have actually worn the mask, I think I will stay with this pattern. I really like it! Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️
I wanted to add this information for people having problems with the nose pieces. I saw a recommendation on another website for using the metal closure you find on bags of coffee. I swapped out my pipe cleaners on this style mask and found the coffee bag metal closure works really well without all the bulk of a pipe cleaner. As a trifocals wearer, any bulk at the nosepiece makes my glasses sit too high and distorts my vision. The nice thing is that, with this pattern, you can swap out the nosepiece when you need to wash a mask. Additionally, the coffee bag closure seems to hold better and more tightly to my face.
@@marshagibson6212 Yes, I folded each end in about a half inch...this was for the closure band on a 1 lb. coffee bag, Gevalia. The stiffness makes them conform better to my nose and my glasses fit better with less fogging.
Thank you so much. I live in Brazil, no drugstore near my house has any masks to sell. You have probably literally saved my life and the life of my family.
LOL!!! Pray tell, exactly how did this save your life? Someone was holding a gun to your head and said, "watch a fear-mongering video on something utterly meaningless," and you clicked on this and the gunman didn't pull the trigger? Seriously. Lay off the fear porn. The antidote to fear or stupidity is pretty much the same--research and inform yourself. You don't need a mask--it's a screen door on a submarine--you need a robust immune system, and you cannot accomplish that when you are in fear, period, or when you eat carbohydrate-heavy foods or processed foods, or cower indoors all day in fear of breathing fresh air or feeling sunshine on your skin. GET OUTSIDE IN THE SUN!!! (ps, sunlight quickly deactivates viruses & is antimicrobial) Breathe fresh air! Empower yourself with knowledge of how to be healthy and happy and choose that, even if you're not willing to arm yourself with the truth about this fraudulent fauxdemic. Focus on what you desire--perhaps a long, healthy, robust life filled with friends and happy memories--rather than spending all your time spinning in useless fear over an invisible boogie man. Fear puts you and keeps you in sympathetic nervous system response, which stops your immune responses and further damages future immune response ability by constantly flooding your blood with cortisol, adrenaline, glucose (& then insulin to control excess glucose), etc, and halting production of specialized immune cells and those specialized immune responses. Live in fear, die prematurely, and without ever really living. Besides, NEWS FLASH: *_YOU'RE GOING TO DIE!!!_* No one gets to take the body with when leaving a lifetime, and we do all leave at some point. Death of the meat suit is inevitable, so why the hell is everyone suddenly acting like it's something to fear, something tragic, a wrongness?! We're all going to die. LIVE while you have a body. You're not actually living if you're stuck in fear & survival mode. Snap out of it! And, PSA, face masks won't save you. But YOU can. It's all in your choice of thoughts and behaviors. Wisdom from a health care practitioner nauseated by the stupidity spreading the globe. Masks for the whole citizenry NOT actively engaged in caring for individuals with known contagious pathogens is ABSOLUTELY political, not protective. (Sorry, world, it's a presidential election year in the USA. *sigh This shit's over the top this time!) Choose to live in peace and you'll be far more healthy and happy! ;)
Thank you for this wonderful pattern. I love the shoestring addition. It really helps to make this mask fit perfectly to the face and is much more comfy than elastic. I made one for myself, my sister and my granddaughter. Your video is easy to follow, I just wish the directions you put on the screen were in black instead of white to make them easier for my old eyes to read.
Thank you so much for the pattern and video. I like this mask better than a pleated one as it fits more firmly. I used a pipe cleaner for the nose piece, paracord for the ties., and inserted part of a coffee filter into the pocket. Thank you thank you.
Just great! I've been looking around at other tutorials, and they're either too simplistic (assuming lack of sewing skill) or the camera work is horrible, or the person just yak yak yaks far too much. I loved that it was all visual, with occasional written instructions. Excellent!
Made two of these using the pattern and techniques shown here. My first time sewing and they came out great. Thank you so much. I have shared this with relatives and made a few Facebook videos with your pattern providing a link to this one for those that want the full end-to-end.
I made one tonight and the fit was great! Thank you for the pattern and video. Pretty easy to follow after not touching a sewing machine after about 20 years.
I haven’t sewn in years but am experienced. I didn’t know finger pressing was an actual thing. I just dusted off my iron to make these, I may not need it. Amazing video! Thank you!
QUICK TIP if you want the nose wire but don't want the extra step of making the pocket. After you turn the mask right side out, just slide the wire in through one of the open sides, pin it in place up at the top, and catch it in the seam allowance when you topstitch. Your topstitch will have to be slightly wider, but it works great. I also made a little stitch at each end of the wire so it doesn't slide left to right.
Sarahr98998 Yeees!!! Thank you for that tip!! I’ve been trying to figure it out a way to put it in there without having too many extra steps. I have many masks to do.
Sarahr98998 just started with the nose pieces. Found it too time consuming sliding the wire in, etc. I use a serger to sew the front and back together. Place the wire on the seam allowance, stitch a long basting zig zag. Then it’s in place, perfectly spaced and located before turning out to topstitch.
THANK YOU! As a very novice sewer, this was the only way I was going to be able to follow the instructions. Very helpful and thorough. My first mask came out great!
I am going to attempt this even though I have nearly zero experience with sewing crafts. I am huge with other crafts though. I've had my sewing machine for about 6 years, and have used it maybe 3 times LOL! Also, I have seen people use coffee filters as a filter media in a pinch. I guess it's better than nothing if you prefer to have some kind of filter in the middle! If I am able to pull this off, I'd like to make a bunch and donate to local homeless shelters and nursing homes/hospice care homes. I have A LOT of spare and scrap fabric around the house, I knew I was keeping it for something!! Wish me luck everyone! 😊✌😘👍
You are amazing! Your tutorial is absolutely the best I've seen, and since you added the pocket for the nose wire and a filter pocket it is just perfect! Thank you for so generously sharing your time, your talent and your very professional tutorial with everyone for FREE. Bless you!
Can't wait to try this out! I wear glasses so hopefully this will work much better than the pleated kind. Thank you so much for doing the video tutorial and written instructions and patterns!
My mom and I have been searching for a pattern with the features yours have. My mom sent me the link and this one beats all the others hands down--mostly because of the wire nose pocket and the multiple options given for types of things to crimp the nose with as well as ties for the head. Elastic is impossible to find right now. Also, I'm not going out so I have to find things I can use from my house or make myself. I think I could easily make knitted icord which is just like a shoe lace if I make it with thin yarn or thread. Yeah! I am now inspired fully. Gonna get making. I ordered filter fabric from I Think Sew and am waiting for it to be sent from S. Korea.
I completely agree! This is my standing mask design I'm using for my area. Once you get into the groove of things its awesome. I've made 50 just today.
Thank you for this tutorial! I am a novice at sewing (I wouldn't dare call myself a seamstress) and I made my first mask last night and am quite proud with how it came out. I used the men's pattern to make one for the hubby and it winds up to be the best fit for me too. YAY
This is wonderful! Thank you so much. I got the free pattern in the Silhouette design store but I love the addition of the nose crimper. I work in a store considered "essential" so i hope to be able to get supplies to make enough for myself, my family, and my coworkers. On a side note, these will come in handy after the plague when the redtide makes my asthma so much worse.
I like your patterns and instructions way better than many others that I have tested. I wanted one with less sewing, a way to have nose wire, patterns with seam allowance already on pattern for all ages. It also allows us to use hair ties and T-shirt materials when we don't have any elastic. Thank you for working for the Cause in this time of need. I know others feel the same as me to be able to help out with face protection.
1 full or queen unopened 100% flat sheet American, can yields 32 woman’s size masks.with liner per 37 1/2”. Sheet is a little over 2 yards. Use the hems at sides and bottom for string, use the border for bias wire holder. There after you run out of bias from the top wide hem of the sheet will need to add bias tape or use an additional sheet or fabric for that piece. Maybe a pillow case?? For fitted sheets cleaning sew the edge after cutting it way from the sheet and use the covered elastic as the string for the mask. You will not need the 44 inched for elastic you will want less like 28” depending on the elastic.
Mary Wemigwase Thank you the sheet is a great Idea. Even a very expensive sheet because of the width gives more yield than yard purchases of same quality fabric. However you still need something that has the same shrinkage and can be bleached or washed for the nose wire tunnel. The cuff of the sheet cut open gives at least 12 but you will need 60 bias strips.I am using a bias role single layer right now. I also skip the top stitching step of the liner and bridge because the less perforation on the face of the mask the betters.
BEST video and instructions on the web right now!! I'm using self made bias tape for ties as well because I think it'll make a better seal, easier to thread through casings than shoe lace, and softer for wearer. I am a professional seamstress with 50 years experience, and I hesitated to start making masks because initially it seemed like a feel good craft that wasn't very functional and was downplayed by the government and health industry. As they are finally getting serious about how much the proper use of a mask can protect, it is clear that the contributions of those who sew will be important. I've studied so many videos and instructions/patterns, and for a reusable sturdy mask, not only is this video the best (thank you Craft Passion!), but it is the most clear set of directions I have seen! Lovely job. Thank you for designing and polishing it for everyone's use. My first masks are going to my 83 and 84 year old parents - and then as many as I can make to the most vulnerable workers and people. So grateful to you.
@@kyokyo87 I made hundreds of yards ~ 1/2" finished; however, I ran through the tuneups on 3 professional sewing machines and had to have tune ups in the middle of lock down (my guy is excellent and had been isolated, but it was nerve wracking). Since, I have moved to grosgrain ribbon. You can find shoelaces also, and some folks have been using waxed cotton. The wear and tear on my machines, as well as the lost time making ties (admittedly, initially it was necessary, but it took me 6 hours to make every 50 yards of ties, and I am very fast) made moving to manufactured tie material a good move. I also am now using cord locks instead of tying - much faster for wearer and safer for long hair.
Thank you for such a clear tutorial! easy to understand and follow . I have tried many others before, but never had the same results . The theory and superb video were very much in outstanding detail, like the patterns, fabric choice, and accessories. Any beginner like me could follow your instructions. I made many for family and friends.
Thank you so much! It's a great mask with clear easy to follow instructions. I barely know how to sew and managed four of them. Something that you might consider adding is a template for cutting out the actual filters. Again, many thanks for your excellent and generous efforts!!!
Thank you so much for this. I've knitted two of these. My husband is immunocompromised and needs to wear a mask when he goes to the doctor. With the little pocket now he can be stylish and protected.
Thank you so much for the patterns and video. I have never been great at sewing, only doing small, necessary work. Yours is the first mask I have made and it turned out fantastic! I have made 5 now and will keep making until I run out of fabric! Your video is so easy to follow, thank you!!!
Can I just say that my mother taught me how to sew, badly, about 50 years ago. (I’m 58, or will be on April 11 and am really looking forward to this one of a kind birthday...not) anyway, I have always been a terrible seamstress and very nervous. I remember her sitting up at night cursing at the sewing machine, I have made about 6 masks so far, and with each one I feel more confident and pleased with how neat this is. I’ve decided I love sewing! And when this is over, I am going to make myself a neato shirt from 2 masks. Check it out, they make a perfect bra shirt. I’ll let you know how it turns out!
Have watched dozens of tutorials. Don't believe am capable of doing this, as have a very simple sewing machine. But more importantly, "Craft Passion" has hands of magic! It was so relaxing watching her sew. The way she handles the fabric is amazing. This is the most beautifully made mask of all the dozens have watched. Thank you for the video.
@@mariap9691 Haha, agree with you Maria! Wish could purchase as well. Am trying a few simple ones, putting vacuum cleaner bag material in-between. Will not look anything like hers! Was intrigued, so checked out her website. She is one talented lady! www.craftpassion.com/about/. There are recipes as well, that are magazine worthy and look as if prepared by a professional chef/baker. Very impressive. Her name is Joanne.L., and she holds an engineering degree. Joanne even includes a conversion chart as a drop down menu, making it very easy for sewing and cooking. Where ever you are in the world Joanne, (believe Japan) thank you for your beautiful website and instructions. Hope you, your family, and your country are all safe. Blessings and prayers to you. And good luck Maria. Am sure whatever we end up sewing will be better than not having any protection! Be safe everyone.
Hello from Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Thank you very much for this excellent video tutorial. I took detailed notes and am ready to make my own mask. Your design is well done. Congratulations.
I have finished making several of these and they fit well. I am not an experienced sewer but given that all I need to do is straight lines made this easy. The video was *extremely* helpful, thank you very much for making and updating it. After sewing the first mask, I felt very comfortable with making the next few and I am getting quicker. I do plan on adjusting the pattern to make the side pieces where the ties fit roomier. With no elastic to be found, I'm using other items (old shoe laces and paracord) and the channel is a bit tight but with a 1/4" more fabric, it will be fine.
Thank you for sharing and updating and offering so many options! I think you are helping a lot of people to avoid illness during this time of the virus.
Thank you for putting in so much effort to create these thorough tutorials and guides. Your mask design is beautiful and tidy - I look forward to making quite a few. Very best wishes.
I am not a seamstress and haven't used a sewing machine since 8th grade (I'm 26), and this is the easiest, smoothest face mask tutorial! I've made about 6 of these for my family and essential worker friends on a borrowed sewing machine. They all fit great and are sturdy. Thank you so much for making this so easy to understand and replicate! And thank you so much for the free templates! (Who knew 8th grade Home Ec. class would ever come in handy?!)
Thank you for a easy to follow visual guide for making the facemask. Very helpful. Appreciate your time and sharing.NOTE: I used a fragrance free dermotologist tested dryer sheet as the insert. Also for a nose wire I discovered my bag of coffee has a great foldable closure. Both work great and keep true that “neccessity is the Mother of invention.” NOTE: Thanks Regina, you're right. Will skip that idea and just add more lining material.
Aurora Nite they don’t recommend the use of dryer sheets because they don’t filter If you like to use a filter and don’t have the mask use non woven type of lining That’s what I read on another post
Great how you use shoe laces... among other things. Been sewing for almost 40 yrs. A professional pattern maker. But, why reinvent the wheel. Thanks for te free pattern. I traced it off the screen. I 👍🏾🇹🇹
I really wish you could add a talk over to this and explain what you are doing as I like to make while listening and watch when I need to check on something. Please can you consider adding one. Thanks.
thank you for mentioning this. I've been going crazy trying to get the sound to work. I thought it was me! It would be much easier to follow with a voiceover.
I like the no talking, no music style....it's sort of refreshing in the RU-vid world. I watch a guy that shows how to do upholstery and he never says anything the whole time. It's just the sound of him working, his machines, things going on outside his shop. I find it so relaxing and I get mesmerized by it. It seems I pay more attention to what he's actually doing.
Carpe Diem If you go to her website, she has instructions, too. I suggest using both, especially if you are not an experienced sewer. She does assume you know certain sewing basics like back stitching when starting and ending a sewing line, though.
Thank you. Made a couple of mods but followed your outline on assembly.Use rubber bands for ear pieces to hold it on the face. Works very well. My wife really likes it a lot. (Yea, a guy that can sew. Started with making sails for my first sailboat when I was 13 years old. Some things you never forget.)
Great quality reusable mask - washable & with filters, using materials we all have in the house. Better than the Olson Mask used in Hospitals. Bravo & many thanks!
I just wanted to add to the choruses of thank yous! Your detailed blog post, pdf patterns, and video remind me of the old adage of giving a man a fish and feeding him for a day or teaching him to fish and feeding him for a lifetime. I love making these masks and sharing them with as many folks as possible so we can all "eat" through these tough times.
This is great pattern, I've been using it for a while to sew masks to donate and give to family and friends. I have a serger which makes things a little faster. I'm glad I checked your blog post again to see the addition of the video and idea for sewing the casing for the nose wire. Thank you Thank you!
Me again. Just did a field test with my two granddaughters, ages 3 and 8. Both masks fit perfectly, but they managed to pull the shoestring out of the masks when taking them off. So I would suggest knotting the ends of the shoestrings to keep from having to re-thread them. (I seem to be the only person in our family capable of re-threading)
String for children is VERY dangerous. The elastics for children are much safer. Somewhere in the 90’s a child safety rule was put in place when a child accidentally died from a drawcord catching on a playground. There is also controversy to a child wearing a mask.
I saw someone elses video use a "fishermans knot" on the elastic to make it adjustable. I used to make this knot for putting balloons on my kids wrists, its easy to slide and loosen or tighten. I wonder if this would work?
@@havingfits8329 Good point. However the craft stores are all closed, and there is no elastic to be found. I used shoe laces from some old shoes I no longer wear.
Thank you so so so much for the pattern/templates/and how to video ! I’m still working since our business is considered essential so these are great ! I’ve never used a sewing machine before but I’m happy to say I didn’t do half bad. Gonna make a bunch for my employees as well !
Hahaha, good point. I am using quilter's pin and it allows us to sew through. If the needle really hit the pin , the pin will bend but won't cause any harm to the needle. I did tried not to sew over the pin though if I could.
I replied above to a similar comment about sewing over pins. I've always done that. I've sewn over pins my entire sewing life, so at least 40 years. It's how I was taught...first by Mom and Grandma, and later by the Home Ec teacher in 7th grade. I've never broken a needle, and very rarely bend a pin. I know it happens, though, I guess I just don't think about it. And, it is so much faster just to sew and not be pulling the pins out along the way. Two kinds of people...lol...those who sew over them and those who pull them out.
Wow, i've been using your pattern since 2017--back then i was afraid of transmitting common cold to my newborn, and it fits heavenly. So glad to find out that you've updated the patterns--the newborn back then have become an opinionated toddler who won't touch any other type of face mask except for yours 😁 Thanks a gazillion trillion much! Regards to your family!
Thank you for giving away the pattern and for the tip about tracing it from my monitor by zooming until your 2" equals my ruler's 2". Made one for myself, one for my 89-year-old mom, and my brother's is next.
