How to sew a simple pleated face mask (with nose wire and filter slot)
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ATTENTION:
For the US Mask-Makers:
Requirements ARE constantly evolving. This tutorial was made BEFORE the tip from the nurse mentioned that the mask HAD TO HAVE 2 different colours. This can still be easily done using this tutorial. Just cut 2 separate pieces of 8” x 8.5” (width x height) and join and sew with 0.5” seam allowance. Roll in the seams as usual but leave the gap right at the bottom instead of rolling it behind. The reason why I used one solid piece of fabric for this tutorial initially - was to save time. Using 2 different pieces to make the mask means double the cutting time and an extra line to sew. Hope this helps.
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Quick and easy pattern that only requires 5 lines of sewing.
Hand-sewing demo:
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Hope it helps more people get on board with wearing homemade masks.
In this video, I showed 2 ways of securing the mask - by elastic cords and tying by twill tapes. There’s also a little more precision in pleating if “winging the pleats” isn’t your favorite thing.
Towards the end of the video, I also shared how you can make adjustable elastic loops by tying fisherman’s knots. Fixed length elastics isn’t my favorite way to sew up masks actually as I prefer a little more flexibility to adjust the length. 🙂
Stay safe everyone!
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Easy 5-line Pleated Mask (with filter)
With elastic cords or twill tape tying options.
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Finished dimensions - 7” by 3.5”
Toddler Dimensions
Width - 6”
Height - 14”
Kids Dimensions
Width - 7”
Height - 14”
Adults Dimensions
Width - 8”
Height - 16”
Pleating intervals for Toddler and Kid Mask
Height of mask before pleating: 5.5"
0.75" 0.75", 0.5", 0.75", 0.5", 0.75", 1.5"
Pleating intervals for Adult Mask
Height of mask before pleating: 6.5"
1", 1", 0.5", 1", 0.5", 1", 1.5"
Materials needed:
1) a piece of 8” x 16” cotton fabric
2) 2 pieces of 7” elastic cords or 4 pieces of 20” twill tape
3) pins
4) scissors
5) ruler
6) wonder clips
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Hi! Thank you for all the love and feedback. I’ll try to answer some commonly asked questions.
1) what wire is that?
Those are twist ties, those that you could wrap around electronic wires to keep them neat.
2) what music is that?
I’m sorry but I really have no idea. 😂
It’s a piece of music that came with the video editing app I’m using (splice).
3) why do we need 2 separate colours for the front and back?
So that it is easier to differentiate the side that was worn facing the face (you do not want the exterior touching your face). When I decided to make this video at the early onset of the US covid outbreak, that feedback has not come in yet. My goal was to create the simplest mask that required the least cutting, and could be mass-produced in the shortest amount of time. Covid hit Singapore earlier and I have been playing with various masks designs for some time. Hence I thought I would share my experience with the rest.
4) can we have a written tutorial pls?
I would love to get to that. However things are not looking good for Singapore at the moment and there are more urgent matters that take precedence right now. I promise I would try to get one up once I can finally breathe. Meanwhile, the *pause* button is there to help you slow down, read and digest. Or playback at a slower speed. I apologize for the quick wording. I’m not a seasoned CZcamsr. It’s the best video editing I could manage in that short period of time. 🙏🏻
5) what are the kid sizes?
Again, this was meant to help the US sewists in need of a simple pattern to get started. Hence there were no kids dimensions then.
However, I have went on to draft more kid sizes. Here’s sharing them with you.
Toddler - 6” x 14”
Kid - 7” x 14”
The toddler sizing was drafted following a standard kid’s surgical mask in the market. I then made it wider to suit the kid’s sizing. Pleating dimensions are in cm however as I found it hard to work with inches.
Pleating markings are at the following positions:
2.5cm, 4.5cm, 5.5cm, 7.5cm, 8.5cm, 10.5cm
Height of the toddler and kid mask should be about 14cm.
6) what machine/footer am i using?
Its a Juki qvp mini TL2200. I am using a slim teflon footer.
Hope that answers most of your questions. Thank you my friends. Stay safe!
❤️, from Singapore 🇸🇬
Sewing Seeds Of Love elastic length? Thank you!
Thank you. I have been meaning to make some for my grandkids. As far as elastic 7" by trial and error m finding out that men and some women have wider faces and require at least another 1".
How much elastic for the children u think?
Are all the measurements by inches or centimiters?
Yolanda Kashihara inches
I used a 4" piece of foil folded over and over to make the nose piece malleable to my face. Works perfect and keeps its shape after its washed. Just thought I would share! Great design 👍
Heather Orcutt a pipe cleaner works great too!
@@TheBethoula Places are out of pipe cleaner
Maery Beary bummer, I always have them around for some reason 🙄
Other ideas for the nose piece: **[EDITED to add ideas contributed by fellow viewers]**
sections of disposable "foil" plates (for pies, cakes, roasting), floral wire, bread and favor bag ties, plant ties (like bread ties, they are thin wire usually covered in green plastic and come in a roll, find them at garden centers or the florist) the long part of metal file folder fasteners, trash bag ties, U-shaped hair pins, wax-coated cord tripled over and covered in freezer tape, jewelry wire, Xmas tree ornament hooks, paper clips, pipe cleaners if you can find them, heavy duty aluminum foil folded over enough times to make it thicker, as someone already mentioned...even sections of wired "fancy" ribbon stacked up would help with the contouring over the nose. I'm listing all of these because we often have things in boxes, cupboards, and junk drawers that we don't remember are there. If none of these pliable things are available, darts on either side of the nose would help the mask fit tighter.
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I am an ED nurse and I am going to make up a bunch of masks, just in case. I have looked at several videos on making masks and this by far is the best. Thanks so much. And the fisherman's knot, that is top notch.
Where are you located Jody, I am a retired RN. I have watched countless videos & this is the one I chose to make & donate them1. Her 2nd one on this video I am going to add a pocket & add a nose metal. Just to see if is still the easier one of the two.
@@kathieshirley I am in south west Oregon. I just made 1 with ties and I used a pipe cleaner folded in half for the nose part. Fits great.
I just want to say we all love you guys so much you are the real super hero's we are praying for you all GOD wont let this last this to shall pass hang in there are prayers are with you. Many blessing to you and your family.
Thanks for the video, super helpful! I made a mask in 20 minutes and it came out pretty good. It’s a big small for me, fits my husband perfectly, so I was wondering if there’s a smaller size? Thanks again 💛
@@jodyandrews3611 Hi again, 7 counties was mandated to wear a mask when out of their home. People are really complaining. Sad. The best one my family & I like is using 1 Design, no pleats. Instead of flannel, I stick with iron on interfacing & 1/4 " elastic to fit over ears. I ordered nose clips from Amazon, I opened the package to find it empty. I can't get anyone by calling or writing. My mask stays up with out them anyway. Good Luck!.
For all the masks I've tried, this is my favorite! I like the one piece of fabric. I always put the filter opening towards my face, so I don't have a problem with accidentally switching sides. I have made 1 change; I put the opening for the filter at the top, and put the slot for a nose piece in the top flap of that opening. At the 1:35 mark in this video when you are measuring 1-1/2" for the filter opening, I measure in 1 more in on each side and put a mark (so, 1-1/2 & 2-1/2). Before sewing the 2 sides together I sew a line down the hem between each 2-1/2" mark. This gives me the nose wire slot. I normally do both sides so I don't have to worry later about which one has the space. Once the mask is complete, I just unfold /unroll that top flap, slide in the wire & roll it back up, then it's tucked nicely between layers of fabric for a bit of cushion. My teen uses this size exactly, I needed 9x18. I like that it's so easy to adjust the pattern, just a square! And there is not a seam down the middle of our face with the extra little needle holes like many other masks. Now, depending on where we are going, decides what we use as a filter. Thank you so much!!! This was easy to follow, and I love the idea of the sailor knots too!
I must agree with Melissa and Liz - this tutorial is BY FAR THE BEST tutorial of the over 50 tutorials I have viewed recently. THANK YOU for the lesson. The way you create adjustable elastic for every member of the family (BRILLIANT idea with the fisherman's knot) to the filter pocket AND wire for the nose. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! I can hardly wait to see what else you have on your channel. Keep safe and keep creating!
This is by far, the best how to for these masks I've seen yet. I've been a seamstress for 50 yrs.
Some tips that are helpful to me when I made this:
1. If you don't have wonder clips. Then use little girl snap hair clips. It worked for me!
2. Go to 3:06 to insert twill tape. If not skip to 5:00
3. Go to 8:15 for Fisherman's knot. To skip this knot go to 9:15
4. The step to insert wire is at 9:16.
5. If you are using wire, fold the two ends in on itself so that it does not poke the person wearing it.
5. Colour code your pins so when you are matching them up it is just a tad easier. (1+2) (2.5+3.5) (4+5).
I might add some more tips when I make the more one. Great video!
Your song made me cry. I think it's such an emotional time. It's hard to believe we're experiencing such hardship in our lifetime. It's great to know so many are working together to help each other out. Thank you for sharing your tutorial!
Do you know the name of the song? It was lovely.
I LOVE this pattern! I did make a few modifications. I put the pocket opening at the top I stead of the bottom and inserted a flexable aluminum nose piece in the smaller "little flap" to mold to your nose. Helps with glasses not fogging up. I have made many for my family and friends. They keep coming back for more! Thanks from the US.
I have watched and read hundreds of face mask patterns and this is by far the best pattern that I have found. It makes the most sense and looks so professional.
Thank you for sharing. God bless you and stay safe.
I watched several diy videos before I picked this one and glad I did-very straightforward and the end product is great. I’m not even much of a sewer! I wanted to share that I found some rubber coated wire in the form of ‘flexible garden ties’ at Walmart and it works fantastic for the nose piece.
This is my sanity right now.. Haven’t sewn for 30 years but hauled out my old machine and am making masks! Thank you for video
Of all the mask tutorials on the internet now, this is the best one. It's simple and easy and makes the best-fitting mask. I've tried others, but I keep coming back to this pattern
Laura Hoffman thank you for liking this pattern!
I have updated this pattern with a version that has a different fabric for the front and back, with elastic channels and a new trick for the nose wire insertion. Do check out this one too!
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This is the kind of pattern I've been wanting. Something that allows the wire to be removed so the mask can be washed. Thank you.
I believe I've watched them all and this is THE ONE to sew. My only change will be to make it with 5" instead of 4" elastics. LOVE the fisherman's knot for adjustability.
I made written instructions for your video for those who need them and posted at my website freemissy.com and on Facebook I've shared the CZcams link and am getting LOTS of shares and likes. Thanks so much! Missy
Melissa Dunlap where in MT? I’m right over the border, near North Fork, ID.
@@susheela108 Darby 😃
Melissa Dunlap Little Blue Joint! Hello from over the hill!
@@susheela108 and Hello back atcha! We've gone your way a couple of times in years past to the Mexican restaurant in Gibbons. Nice ride to get there and hubby could eat Mexican every meal. 😉
The best and easy pleated mask I have seen. This is the only pleated mask I will be making.
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After watching many videos, I find yours to be the best. I am making each of mine with one solid piece, as you did because with the opening on the back for the filter material, there's no way to confuse the front and back when putting it on. Just put the pocket opening facing you. Thank you again.
You can improve the filter by inserting 2-3 coffee filters into the pocket . To kill more virus make a 1% iodine / alcohol spray and spray it on one of the filter papers . Let dry overnight then place in mask first followed by plain filters . Iodine kills more than 99% of all bacteria and viruses . 1% Povidone iodine mouthwash is also available as a spray solution source . As a former Army medic (1965 +) we used iodine glycerol spray for nasty throat infections when nothing else helped . Not 100% protection but much better than nothing . Keep safe !
Old armymedic Bill , thank u! It’s too difficult finding alcohol on store shelves. I have povidone iodine at home. What is ratio iodine:alcohol? Is povidone iodine mouthwash easy to find at drugstore ?
Old armymedic Bill I hope nobody minds, I copied this from Washington Post:
“Peter Tsai, the materials scientist who invented the electrostatic charging technology that N95 masks - the highest-quality medical masks on the market - rely on, recommended using car shop towels as mask material. The towels, available in rolls and often blue in color, would do a better job of filtering droplets than cloth, he said. The material is “very strong,” he said. “And it can be washed with soap and water and reused.”
So, a roll of these towels can produce more that 300 inserts. No need for anyone to hoard, just get a roll and use your scissors. 😉
Dear Doc, I can't translate to German the things you advice , alcohol and what means the other please? Maybe you've got a recipe how to mix it ? Many greetings from Germany 💐
Fáciles de hacer pero tenéis ropa que va muy bien nosotros no encontramos con los comercios cerrado lo haré cuando pueda comprar gracias por enseñarme
Old armymedic Bill 👍
Of all the face masks I have seen, this one has the features I was looking for - Filter pocket and pipe cleaner for fitting over the nose. And, above all, it is easy! Thank you for doing such a great job with the video - it shows exactly how to do it!
Thank you for such detailed demo.
8:13 knot on elastic
Great tutorial. The fact that is has a pocket one one side will also help distinguish which side is front and back so no extra fabric needed!
This is the one!!! I’ve seen probably 50 or 60 mass making videos and I particularly like this one because I can see how I can do assembly line sewing of this and I like that you have the ties instead of the elastic band. Thank you so much for doing this. Keep safe and keep well😊🙏🏽
Victoria Watts glad it helped you! Stay safe!!
Feel free to share with your friends!
The best from all of the face mask sewing that I have been watching. Thanks very much for this tutorial.
COUPLE TIPS! I've done about 50 of these masks similar to this - but I put the wire in one of the first folds (0:45). SO much easier! This encases the wire (in my case, floral wire) and there is no need to do the last bit where she creates the insert at the end. (My filter pocket winds up at the top of the mask). Thank you for the best tutorial out there!! I also created a template for the folds. I do about 20 at a time. When sewing up the sides - I insert the next mask and keep going - clipping between them at the end (of course - double-back at the beginning and end of each mask).
I wished I had seen this early on, before the frenzy of sewing homemade masks began. As Melissa stated before me, this FISHERMAN's Knot is a life saver. Now you don't need to create a casing. LOVE IT!!
This is such an easy pattern to follow.
Just a word of caution. These masks are not a one-size-fits-all. If you are heavy or have an extremely round/wide face this mask is going to be small/narrow on you. I'm a large girl and this mask only covers my face less than 2 inches beyond my mouth.
The height is good. It's just the width.
The best thing to do is to measure your face from about one inch in front of your left ear across the tip of your nose to about one inch in front of your right ear. Make your pattern 1 inch larger than that measurement to account for 1/2 inch seam allowance on both sides. When the mask is the proper width, you won't need 20 inches of fabric for the ties.
Finding this on CZcams is like finding treasure. Here's my standing ovation all the way from Samoa.
One suggestion I might add is when sewing masks for the young ones, you might want to choose materials with pictures of Superheroes. They will love you 10 times more because it will make them want to keep the masks on if the picture is a favourite of theirs.
Happy sewing and stay safe.
Harry Lee yup. Already did that!
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@@SewingSeedsOfLove 👍👍
Brilliant idea with the fisherman's knot! I've made around 8 masks but struggle fitting them to everyone's faces, this knot will definitely solve this problem! Thank you.
OKAY! I've looked at what seems like a hundred mask patterns and this is the one I'm going to do. Thank you!
Me and my mom are spending this sunday afternoon making the second batch of these masks. It will be a total of 19 masks for our family. They work so very well. Luckily we had all the materials needed at home!
THE BEST ONE YET!! Love the option of using filters of choice & that fisherman's knot idea - Simple, Sweet, Sensible, (brilliant!!) LOVED IT!!
Love this mask! Can these be purchased?
I agree. The fisherman's knot is the best. As I am a caregiver I need something comfortable for my ears.
I started using t-shirt yarn for the elastic. Works great. Nice directions thank you
This is without a doubt the best instructions I've seen. If you curl the end of the wire, you don't have to worry about it ever sticking you. Pipe cleaners work, too.
For anyone wondering, I’ve found that 6-6.5 inch elastic for child sizes seems to be a good fit. Keeps the mask secure but doesn’t pull on the ears at all.
I was looking for some advice on this! thx
the elastic was cut by shop handing out the free kits - and the 12" piece is to be cut in half - and now I wonder if 6" is too small for adult ears. stuff like this is how my paralysis starts.
it's terrible to be my age and still afraid to make a mistake! good grief, i used to make my daughter's clothes, and mine too! "nothing to fear but fear itself"
I have been wearing a different home made mask on errands for a couple weeks. Yours is much better. I plan to make two for my grandchildren. Today we will search in their donation bag Of clothes to find a fun pattern. The fisherman’s tie will be a great help and using pipe cleaners for the wire. I have also used the waist band from panty hose for the elastic.
I will be using material from my donation bags as well but I will be washing them in hot water first to preshrink the material. Even though I have washed them quite often I have never washed them on hot, usually warm or cold. Maybe I am thinking too much but seems like a good idea at 3 in the morning.
You can also use small paper clips and twist ties.
After making dozens of masks, this is the only one I wear. I’m going to make a couple more. ❤️❤️
Now this is the mask pattern! Easy to sew. You showed all of the different tying variations. You solved the problem with needing to replace the wire and with adjusting the elastic to fit. And it offers a filter pocket. Great job!!!!!
So, i made quite a rew of this masks (and still making them) to give to friends and neighbors and bt trial and error i found a little harder to insert the pipe cleaner so i cut each piece 8" abd doubled it to make it 4" and the part wher i folded i inserted making it easier to do it.
Another thing i did i took wire i had to hang pictures and cut it 2 or 3 times 4" twisted around seversl times and was easy to insert and take out to was the mask.
Another tip that saves me time since i m cutting and making many at a time, is to instead of taling the time initially with a ruler and pins to mark where pins are going to go is since we use the cutting mats as a background lay the mask down and mark with a chalk or a pencil by counting the inches on the the mat. I hope this helps. Great video Thank u.
Wow I’ve done several did masks. Yours looks the easiest. And most clever ideas nose and fishermen’s knot. ❤️
I have been making masks an have tried several ideas. But I'm having trouble with them fitting everyones face... And I know they are not SAFE if don't fit close to face to keep germs out. Do I've had to alter. Which I can because I'm doing for family.
But I'd love to make for our home town EMTs, first responders, nursing home and others needing them.
I can't make myself make them for others untill I find a better universal pattern fit.
Any ideas?
Gina Price ppppppppl
I followed your fantastic tutorial but made 2 little changes to make it more suitable for my particular needs. First, I stitched one of the ends of the nose piece channel closed to keep the wire from sliding side to side. Second, I pieced "casings" from leftover fabric to the sides of the mask (after the pleats were sewn) so I can run one continuous length of cord or ribbon through them. I find that type of tie more comfortable to wear when the mask needs to be on for hours. (I will explain "my" ties below, if anyone is interested). I truly appreciated how well you showed how to properly space out the pleats and indicated that the edges need to go down when one is looking at the front of the mask. Thank you for this service to the community!
My preferred tie method: After the pleats are sewn, stitch quilt binding bias tape (or make a casing out of leftover fabric) on each side of the mask. Starting from the bottom opening of one casing, thread up one end of the cord or ribbon. Pull the length across the top of the mask, and thread down the casing on the opposite side. Now you can slide the top section of the cord over your ears, cinch it to adjust the contours of the mask your face, and tie the ends of the cord behind your neck. Long shoelaces, 3/8 grosgrain ribbon, polyester clothesline (3/16 inch), and 1/2 inch twill tape folded in half and stitched to make a 1/4 inch ribbon work great for this application. Elastic cord with the fisherman knot you showed would be fabulous, too, but there's none to be found around me or online! Thanks again. I'm sewing 1 masks today and will use your directions.
Irai Rod thank you for the feedback! Yes actually I do prefer the elastic going through the sides too. But the casing may be fiddly for some and take a longer time. Goal was to mass produce in the shortest time.
@@SewingSeedsOfLove Yes, I agree, it does add time, it takes a bit more sewing experience, and it probably costs a bit more in materials, too. The way you showed is fantastic for those wanting to make bunches and bunches of masks...and right now we need as many as we can get!
I made some (other) very contoured masks that I adore, but each takes about an hour from cutting to lacing. Not at all good for mass production, unless it's a family with several machines and each person can work one part of the process, assembly line style...Wouldn't that be a beautiful project to take on for a household with several sewists? Thanks again for your tutorial. I'm using it right now!
I just want to circle back and say THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Your clear instructions made it possible for me, as a real novice, to be able to make great quality masks for my family and a few neighbors! Thank you!!! :)
You’re most welcome!!
I’ve since developed more mask patterns. You can find them here. Most of them are still free.
sewingseedsoflovestudio.com/collections/masks-patterns
This the first out of many that is the best, simplest and quickest I’ve seen all week. Thank you so much for sharing!!❤️
Nora Cortes check out my no sewing face mask video
Best tutorial that is on line! Thanks!
I have seen many on Facebook yours is the best! adjustable cord using fisherman knot , sewing with twill, opening at bottom edge instead of at center is better. using wire for nose you thought of everything thank you so much.
I've have seen a dozen videos, yours is the most understandable and easiest. I am making these for people in the grocery stores that don't understand how contagious this virus is. Everyone, please help the hospitals and wear a mask!
I don’t see in her video the measurement of her fabric. Or her elastic. Can you please tell me?
@Karen Ward the elastic is 7", material adult width 8"x height 16", for kids width 7" x height 14", for preschoolers width 6"x height 14" She has other videos if you want to hand sew a mask. Hope this helps
This is the best DIY face mask tutorial!!
I have looked at many patterns and this is by far the best one yet. I wish I had found this one first! Thank you for taking the time and effort to bring this pattern to the rest of us.
God bless you!
What a beautiful, peaceful tutorial.
Fast and very well explained.
The music make me cry and think how vulnerable we are, but if we are toghether, God will help us to get through such a difficult time.
One of my best spending time, watching this tutorial.
Blessings.
Oh, how I do agree with every word expressed here - thank you and God bless you both.
These were a bit small for an adult. My mask came to about 7 inches in width and could not fit my husband or son. Need an additional 2 inches in width, I needed an extra inch width. I’m pretty average in size. But the instructions are great!
Debbie Lowe it depends on how much of your face you want to wrap. The standard surgical mask is 7 inches in width.
The non-woven filter is the very important part in fabric masks. I'm from Taiwan and one surgeon actually shares with us that he uses similar fabric masks with non-woven tissue inside during his daily work for environmental protection in the first place. During this period of time, it's such an awesome idea. Only the fabric layers are not enough to keep the virus out. Please do put on masks whenever stepping out of your home. Wearing masks is for protection of other people and yourself. May God bless us all.
In researching what material is best I discovered that Tool Box blue shop towels are the best material to keep out up to .3 microbe. Some make the mask from the towels but I'm going to use cotton with towel inside as filter.
I love this design. Looks much easier than many. The nose wire area is especially nice. Also using the Fisherman's knots for adjusting fit was really nice. Thank you! 💕 Stay safe!
Thank you for posting this, so easy to follow! Just a note about fabric choice - be sure to use 100% cotton that can be washed in warm water (cool water will not kill germs), and prewash the fabric.
Best mask so far. I also just sew a line up on top to slip in the twist tie and if they ever break, you can take them out again. I’m just not sure about the opening being at the bottom in case the filter falls out. Love that you make the fisherman’s knot on the elastic cuz everyone has ears at different levels on their heads and we’re all made differently. This is one is awesome! Thank you!
Thank you so much for providing the pleat measurements, super helpful! All the measurements you provided throughout the video are helpful to us non sewing experts!
For personal use, this is perfect. There are ways to determine front and back sides that one can do such as something more decorative in the front when sewing. Sew a cute button or a small applique. For blingy people, sew some fake stones on one side.
The direction of the pleats tells you front and back as well
Great idea!!!
The mask should be hot washed after each wear so there isn't really an issue with which side is front or back.
I think this is my favorite mask yet! The fisherman's knot is such a great idea! thank you
Thank you. I have also used a doubled pipe cleaner as a nose wire. It is a little more sturdy than a wire tie (but not much).
Fisherman's knot is GENIUS! Just pulled an envelope out of the outgoing mail to change elastic to this method. Thank you. Lovely music, too.
By far, this is the best and fewer steps to making a mask vs. out of the many videos I've seen. Ah, and the knot method is superb!!! THANK YOU for sharing
Can you please clarify the measurements of the seams along the short Edge please.
You said to fold the short Edges a 1/2 inch. But you folded each edge twice.
Was each fold 1/4 inch (totalling 1/2 inch on each edge) or 1/2 inch totalling 1 inch on each edge).
Either way the math does not add up.
If you sew each Edge a 1/2 inch (1/4 inch + 1/4 inch) that makes for a total of 1 inch. This would give a total mask height of 7 in.
If you sew each Edge 1 inch (1/2 inch + 1/2 inch) that makes for a total of 2 inches. This would give a total mask height of 6 inch.
Neither case works out to 6 1/2 inches.
In addition when you were stitching from The Edge 1 1/2 inches in, you said to use a half inch seam allowance. That would only be possible if you folded each 8 inch side a 1/2 inch + 1/2 inch for a total of 1 inch. Again making the total height of the Mask 6 inches, not 6 1/2 inches.
The only way you can get a total mask height of 6 1/2 inch is if your total folds on each 8 inch Edge worked out to no more than 3/4 of an inch.
3/4 + 3/4 = 1 1/2
8 - 1 1/2 = 6 1 l/2
You fold over each end 1/4 inch x 2 so now you are at 7 inches. Then you sew a 1/4 inch seam which brings you to 6 1/2 inches.
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I finally got the time to sit down and sew this. The reason I had to find time, is that I don’t have a sewing machine so I did everything by hand. Even though I hand-sewed this mask, it turned out so good! A little time consuming, but the results made up for it. The only thing I changed is the length of the elastic. I made mine 8.5 inches (due to the type of elastic I did have), and that fit around my ears perfectly without it being tight.
Thank you! This was a very easy tutorial to follow!
I wish I had read your comment before cutting 5 masks worth of elastic:(
Kirsten Shaw before I made my first official mask, I did a trial run just to see what I needed to change. But it does depend on the type of elastic. I found mine surprisingly at the dollar store bc everywhere else is sold out or takes a long time to get sent to me. So my elastic isn’t as stretchy or forgiving on the ears. So what you did cut, might actually work for you.
I also found 7 inches too short for the elastic. Also there is a difference between 3mm and 7mm elastic in the stretch. I increased the measurement to 8 inches and use only 3mm elastic.
I like your patience and effort. Thumb Up!
As everyone said.....THIS VIDEO is the BEST one yet . Tried to sew several masks Saturday and it was a disaster. Finally got one done that would work for that day. After watching a million videos (feels like a million)...I know I can do it with yours. Thank You so much....God Bless you and your family ..and remember...."KEEP THE DISTANCE:
Fisherman knot !
I’m sewing 7 weeks now and left the elastics open so people could knot it themself because it is with everybody different ..... thank you 🙏🏻
This is the best tutorial I’ve seen! I love the finished opening at the bottom for filters or to change out the wire. Of course, I just threw away all of the twist ties that came with the trash bags I bought, but I have some craft pipe cleaners that will work. The fisherman’s knot is also a great idea! Thank you for sharing your time with us!
Liz Hummer Someone suggested using pipe cleaners if you don’t have twist ties. I don’t know how they will work. I will find out tomorrow when I start sewing my masks.
Teresa Haigh I found that the wire from the pipe cleaners poked through the fabric so the twist ties were better.
I use pipe cleaners for the nose wire😊
Also if u have light wire lying around cut it 3 times the amount required twisted a bit and tape the ends tightly and slide thru.
@@lauriesx2129 I have used pipe cleaners too but did not like them too well. The best thing I have found to use is the resealable tie at the top of a bag of ground coffee that you reseal to keep it fresh. Only problem is I can not drink that much coffee. But it works great.
This is the best tutorial mask I have watch. Thank you very much.
Thank you for this demonstration on how to make a mask. The instructions were so easy to follow and the music really relaxing. The Fisherman's knot was brilliant.
I'm a very new to sewing and this was by far the easiest make to make. I used twell tape for the ties along with you Fishman knot and pipeclearner cut in half and folded in half for the nose form.
Finally someone who actually shows you. Thank you for doing this!
This was the perfect tutorial and I love that you can add pockets for filters and wires so they’re removable for washing. Thanks so much for sharing!! 💖💖
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. It is interestingly precise and beautiful. Blessings .
BEST mask tutorial I have seen! Very straight forward and easy to follow. Thank you! Plus, I love the music!
I’ve tried ten different mask patterns over the last week and this one is the best! It has everything I wanted and is super easy to sew. Thank you so much for the tutorial!
Ive tried so many patterns and don't like any of them. Hopefully this will be a winner. I really like the elastic and the knot. Am having a hard time finding comfortable masks for husband and son.
Diane Holmes make it wider for the man. (I made mine 10” wide). Also, I like the cord cut in fours so he can adjust the tension. I am cutting 5” lengths = 20” total. Finally, I have been using the metal/plastic coated strips from bags of coffee for the nose piece (cut in half to 3.5” for two masks). I make a half inch seam at the top of the mask (four inches long)and insert them. . . Not planning on pulling them out when washing mask as they are difficult to insert with the seam on top joining the front and back fabrics.
BEST video on making simple but effective face masks--most videos are way too chatty with distractions like it's a stage to plug a business--no tacky nail polish or tattos just concentrates on making masks and in a hurry! Thanks.
Beautiful tutorial. I've watched several tried a couple (with not great results) and I can't wait to do this one. This is the one! Amazing how it was so clear, so concise and easy to understand and she didn't speak a word. I loved the calming music. I could watch you sew all day.
I am planning to make masks with two of my granddaughters...teaching them to sew at the same time. This looks like the easiest video I have seen and I like the fact that we can put in the filter to make it a little safer. Also am going to try using a large fluffy pipe cleaner instead of the wire. My first pattern had suggested the pipe cleaner but I couldn't see how that would work going through the wash...this way we can slip the pipecleaner in and out and might be more comfy on the nose that just a mask. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video for us and God Bless our World!!!
Thank you! You’ve done a public service. This is the one! So many wonderfully helpful mask videos, but this one addresses all of my concerns for an easy and safer mask for my grandchildren.
I’ve been reading about bests fabrics for inserts. I’m off to the auto store this morning. Hopefully, they’ll have what I need.
Oh, I think I’ll make a template for the side markings too.
Yikes!! I keep editing. Just a thought for others. I love my grandchildren and adult family dearly, so I’m making 2 masks and a matching wristlet for each. Gives them a spare for laundry time and something for sanitizer.
What type of insert is good? Tge wristlet idea is wonderful.
Lulujoy I found that the designer of the technology used in N95 says the blue paper towels used by mechanics are best. They are non woven and you can wash w/soap and water. It looks like I can get at least 8 inserts from each towel.
I got Scott brand from Auto Zone (on sale @ 2/$6) but they’re at Walmart, Target, home improvement stores, anywhere that has auto supply departments. They are also in every truck stop.
I copied and pasted what I read as response to someone down the line but have no problem putting it here.
Lulujoy from Washington post article:
Peter Tsai, the materials scientist who invented the electrostatic charging technology that N95 masks - the highest-quality medical masks on the market - rely on, recommended using car shop towels as mask material. The towels, available in rolls and often blue in color, would do a better job of filtering droplets than cloth, he said. The material is “very strong,” he said. “And it can be washed with soap and water and reused.”
Outstanding , stitched neat and clean, and a fisherman's knot, now that's a bonus.
Beautiful tutorial! This ticks all the boxes: wire nose piece, filter pocket, and adjustable (and various) straps. THANK YOU!
This was the BEST tutorial I have seen! Thank you!
When it was time to watch you do the pleats I almost left. I was like oh here we go, what the hell we need all them damn pins for. . Was waiting for another complicated method. Glad I stayed because that’s a nice idea to get clean pleats.
Brittany C glad you stayed. 😄
This is THE BEST tutorial! Thanks so much. I live in Chile, South America and am helping to make masks for inmates of a woman's jail who have an infected person.
This was the best video I have seen for making an easy facemask. I used it over and over until I got it down by going back or forward on the video. Saved me a lot of time. I looked at many and couldn't figure out a lot of the videos but this one was great. Thank you. Easy to make!!!
Clever tip of the ruler's marks for the pleats and of the fisherman's knot for adjustment, thank you!
Amaury y I found that making pleats is so easy if you put pocket side up, fold in half, then fold each end up to the middle line, iron each step, then flip, pinch at half way, iron again, again, and again
@@elliestretchprays7851 I'll try your method too, thank you
Very professional. Thank you for the tutorial
The pleats don't matter that much, do the best you can. I've worn homesewn masks at the hospital that had 2 pleats, 3 pleats, box pleats - we appreciate everything.
I likes the design. The only thing I did different was when I added the pleats I laid the fabric flat and measured then folded the creases across and ironed them and pinned both sidea at once then ran the sewing machine once both sides were pressed and pinned into place. It went very quickly this way and turned out nice
this pattern is brilliant!! even i (absolute beginner) completed it with no issues. will absolutely be making more. thank you!
Merveilleux! J'ai réussi, même le noeud du pêcheur! Merci, merci, merci de votre générosité. Vous êtes une belle personne!
Bonsoir. Pouvez vous me dire ce que vous avez mis pour le nez svp? Sont ce des liens sacs de congélation ? Merci beaucoup
This is a great mask pattern and tutorial. Well thought out! I'm a Home Ec. Teacher, and was looking for an excellent tutorial. I spent quite a while, and yours is THE BEST one out there! Thank you so much! :)
I have tried several ideas and this is the best one.
I made several masks using different designs. This is the best, in my opinion.
Long-time sew-er here, relatively new to mask-making. The double fold on the pocket opening is overkill, since that will be hidden in the folds once worn. I'd just fold it over and top-stitch.
Other than that, best design I've found!
veloise hi, thank you for your feedback. True that they’ll be hidden. But if the edges are folded only one time, they’ll start fraying once it’s been washed many times. Hence I double-folded it to keep them away.
I am doing double fold as well. I figure these things are going to be subjected to more washing/sanitizing than most so I am going the extra mile. Too much time and materials invested for them to fall apart but that’s just my opinion.
Thank you, I appreciate you showing the measurements.
Tip: To make it easier for the nose piece you can always add it inside first then sew around it.
You would have to be careful not to sew through it. But you have to be able to remove the wire to wash the mask.
I like this way of making masks better than how I have been doing it. Thanks!
You did a great job on this tutorial. thank you! I've watched numerous videos on tying fisherman knots and you do it so simply and made it so easy! It's easy to know front from back without different colors - the side with the filter pocket is the back.
Thanks so much for a great tutorial! This is the fourth mask tutorial I've tried and by far the easiest and best! I used one fabric folded but will mark the wrong side with either an embroidered X or permanent marker. Feels good to finally have the pattern of choice! I hit "like" and subscribed as it's the only way I can thank you! Best to you and stay well!
I just used different colors thread in bobbin, know the white one is inside and purple etc is outside.
Best pattern I’ve seen so far. I like that the opening to add a filter is near the bottom.
Any problem with the filter falling out if the opening is near the bottom?
thank you for sharing this video,keep safe ,God bless.
thank you for the pattern and instructions it was so helpfull ive made 40 masks and donating 27 and give other ones to friends family thank tou so much ,bless you be safe 🙏❤
You can cut up an AC filter- just buy the best rated ones- they are expensive but can be cut into many inserts for your masks
I did buy one. And I ripped it to shreds because the expensive ones have really good adhesive stuck in the cardboard. I’ll stick to the blue paper towels that are in my garage. They are thick and work great
Hope Cummins I heard your can use the hepa filter vacuum bags for a filter. Saw it on a video on here
@@TheMelbox68 hepa filters may have fibreglass in them, so may not be suitable for your face, just check it out before you use
@@TheMelbox68 double check that route because it is believed that some vacuum hepa filters have fiberglass in themand once cut it exposed those fibers making it a health risk...so best to confirm it before you put yourself at risk
Yesenia Gonzalez he used the outer lining and not the fiberglass part of the bag. He spoke of that also
Putting a few stitches to close the wire in is the only thing I would say to add. Great work ty! Sharing far and wide ❤
Well I don't know about that. The wire has to be removed to wash the mask.
What type of wire
@@angelasmith7139 pueden ser los que vienen junto con las bolsas para la basura😊
Christine Rogers however then you wouldn’t be able to change it. Close one end only.
@@claudiagoodman4133 I have been washing mine with the wire for a couple if years, but I wash them by hand
Best video to make masks- easy, step by step instructions and best of all the adjustable elastic bands!!! Have made a few for the family and it fits really well. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤️