I just watched this video since I am making masks.... again. I have used all but the adjust size with print idea. initially all of my masks had filter pockets, but they didn't seem necessary, however I am planning to make the next masks with them. I made a lot of the Olsen mask in the beginning, and they all have filter pockets similar to those you made by adding an extra piece in the inside. That also made it easy to add a nose wire pocket, I top stitched around the mask. Then I added and extra row of stitching, wide enough for the nose wire, the length of the filter pocket. This enables me to slide the wire in and then out for machine washing. I also want to mention that when I decided to buy nose wires, instead of making them myself, I got a lot of nose wires with a lot of elastic for a very low price. Keep up the great work.
Some tips from me: 100% cotton breathes better, gets less sweaty, & can be boiled for hygiene. A layer of flannelette sewn inside makes a great filter, & can be washed/boiled. Pipecleaners (with the ends folded back a few millimetres) make great nose wires. A pocket sewn to each side, with a loop of elastic threaded through, means you can replace the elastic as it wears out, & change size/type of elastic with ease. This makes it really easy for folks receiving a mask as a gift to adjust it to their needs, too. Cheers.
Thank you so much Tim, I really really enjoyed listening to all your useful tips and tricks. I really really appreciate your kindness and time and effort too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
I am a mask junkie. I admit it. Pretty sure I have watched over 100 videos, altered at least 30-40 mask patterns, and made over 1000 masks. Most I have given away to family and friends. All of your tips are SPOT ON! Ironing is so important!!!! If you aren’t going to iron, just don’t sew. It’s the difference between a “home-made” product and a professional or finished product! If I can throw in one more tip, make sure you add notes to your patterns. Date them, add size and if you remember, add notes after wearing the mask regarding fit and changes you would make. I have boxes of masks that are cut out and not sewn because I changed mask style. Lol! My husband doesn’t question me anymore when buying more fabric or upgrades for the masks. Thanks for the information, especially the cnc info. Definitely would love hard templates! Cheers!
Oh yes I have also watched so many different videos and there's only one Mask style that comes close to preventing fog on my glasses.( Not this one sad to say) But you really need to add in a 1/4 inch of soft foam is the best way I can describe it as well as the metal nose band, well I use coffee bag ties. So I'm going to be adapting one mask that a nurse made which was a 8x10 rectangle with the ties that go back behind the neck come up through the sides of the cheeks and then tie back behind your ears and modify that one to include the little extra piece of fabric that sits over your nose. By the time I perfect this the virus will be over 😁😂😂🤣🙃
Tim I love stem too! Have the Teflon covers over my irons and the Teflon sheets so I can turn iron up a bit higher also. In a pinch, I use pony beads for the toggles. But you have to put one on with elastic straight and then put both ends through the second bead then sew elastic into mask. Another alternative for long lasting durable templates is to cut them out of the clear plastic cutting mats that Dollar Tree sells in their kitchen products or use one of their thick plastic placemats. You cannot print on any of these but I print on paper then put it underneath the clear mats and trace it with a permanent marker. On the placemats, you have to go ahead and cut out the paper template then trace around it then cut it out. I typically use a third layer of fabric inside my masks. I get the non-woven reusable shopping bags in solid colors and cut a layer of the non-woven fabric. I only cutout the center area of the mask template and when assembling just sew the non-woven just like the one you showed on the backside as a pocket. I try to cut that inside layer about 1/2”-3/4” away from where the elastic to help alleviate extra bulk on the ends. There are a number of seniors I make masks for and they would never put a filter in a pocket anyway, we all have enough trouble breathing without a mask!! Thanks for your info and templates. Think you are doing us all a great service by taking the time to share with all of us!!Thank you!!!
Fantastic tips, Can I add one more? When I make my masks, and I admit I love your bat winged mask pattern, and make them with 3 fabrics, and flannel is the nice soft fabric I use inside by the face. Tip is cut lining, and inside piece 1/4 inch smaller, make them fit to sew together. The mask just lays nicer all around. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas.
Woo Hoo! Yes, I'm already doing all your suggestions which I arrived at on my own!!!! And YES, all your suggestions work wonderfully. I love doing my masks and learning new tricks & skills every day... also venturing to do other utilitarian creations. Thank you for your wonderful, wonderful program! You keep teaching me and inspiring me too. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!
I use 2mm aluminium craft wire for my nose wires. I flatten the ends with pliers and then fold them in and press in place, so they aren't sharp. I had that wire at home already when I started making masks, and I've found that it holds up really well, none of them has broken over a year later. I don't run my masks through the washing machine, though, I hand wash them and then boil them in an old pot set aside for that purpose. Also, I find ear loops really uncomfortable so I use long upper and lower loops that go around the back of my head instead (or one long loop if you make channels for the elastic at the sides instead of sewing it on). It uses a bit more elastic but makes the mask so much more comfortable and secure, and I can use really narrow elastic in a colour that is close to my hair colour.
Thank you for ideas. I have made masks, but have nit been happy with the elastic or lack of a snug enough fit. I have ordered the jersey elastic and “tighteners”. I can’t wait for them to arrive!
Filter pockets take a little more fabric, but they allow you to put in a filter and I find them easier to sew on my old machine with my sub-par skills and clumsy fingers :) Those stick on nose wires break after very few washes I've found. I use garden wire, lasts a real long time and works well. Soft jersey elastic is the BUSINESS. Thanks for all the hard work and sharing Tim x
Praise goddess for the jersey knit elastic! I have enough to last through the Rapture I think- one of the large rolls like you showed. I have a lifetime supply of t-shirt strips now too- if you cut them about 3/4" wide they really aren't any bulkier than the knit elastic when you stretch them to roll into a tube.
I’ve seen you use beautiful fabrics (especially the waves one in 3 colorways-black, orange, and turquoise) but so far I haven’t seen where you advise pre-shrinking (aka washing) fabrics. I don’t know how many people have the time and/or energy to hand wash masks but even so, don’t they shrink? Do you pre-shrink any of your fabrics for masks?
Thank you! !!! Just used your tip about adding a filter pocket! I did this with a Deaconess style mask. Guess what? You can fit another mask in there if you need to double mask! Slides in from the side and can cut off the ear loops or tuck them in!
@@MariaPerez-ke8cx ua-cam.com/video/kGQukGpZqj0/v-deo.html He describes how to make the mask I have been making better with measurements I didn't have using Marcy Harriell mask ua-cam.com/video/3m9CNyNDtIM/v-deo.html. I love Marcy she is very funny. Hope that is not to confusing. That both make the same mask but explain it a little different.
All Great tips! Ive been making masks since last year. I used my Cricut to cut a template out of old folders (light plastic kind). I been using the stretchy elastic from Amazon which made life so much easier💜💜💜
Which Cricut do you have? I’ve been using my Cricut Maker to cut out the masks. I had to learn how to make a template using the software first. It makes it so easy to cut out the fabric!
I have a few masks that have the soft jersey elastic and it loses its elasticity much faster. Not sure why. I thought maybe after washing it would tighten but it didn’t.
Thank you! I'm planning to make a leather mask for my friend from a pattern & it had no filter pocket & no wire. I am planning to adapt the pattern to add those features. I found that Tates Bake Shop cookies have a nice long wire that can mold over your cheeks as well as your nose. Yes, I bought cookies just to get the wire. I may have wanted an excuse to buy cookies. LOL. I'm going to do a test print on crappy paper and then print on card stock to make my pattern thicker. I may transfer it to cardboard as well since I have a lot of cardboard hanging around. Thank you for the link to the elastic. I was searching for the soft jersey elastic & didn't come up with it.
Yes ! Filter pocket is essential a disposable one is 100% good but what if it was washable ? I’ve been using 2 layers of vellum like material it’s commonly used for pillow protectors in Aust . Love your videos easy to Listen to .
Thanks for the tips! I stopped using those metal nose wires as they were breaking. I'm using the ones that look like the coffee bag ties. I haven't had any of those break. I also now make it where the elastic is replaceable too. So should they put them in the dryer and the elastic doesn't last, they can change it out.
I am using the coffee bag ties as well. I wrap them in clear packing tape just in case I forget to take them out of my mask before I wash them. But I peel the paper off. I don't put my masks in the dryer I just let them dry overnight
I wash our masks when we get home, in hot dish soapy water, quick rinse, squeeze excess water out avoiding the metal insert and hang to dry in my shower. They dry easily overnight. I’d never put in the washer or dryer, not necessary, and excessive wear and tear on homemade masks., imho.
@@wearyourmask4now especially if you have polypropylene as one of the layers it is actually not recommended to wash if you read the manufacturers suggestions so that would definitely be a candidate to hand wash and dry. I do the same thing little bit of laundry soap really hot water wring it out in a towel which absorbs the rest of the water and it does dry overnight. I remove the coffee bag tie that I use for the nose band so it does not rust.
@@AnitaSouthall I tried and couldn’t find anyone within 200 miles who’d make one here. Write him thru his blog, they can make a custom made one for you, or you can buy his mask templates he’s already designed.
I've found those stick-on nose pieces do not! do well in the wash. They break after a few washings. And any wire will fatigue and break when repeatedly folded at the same spot. Which then makes your mask useless if the wire is sewn in. I sew a narrow casing to insert the wire, so it can be removed and replaced if needed
I agree with you and I have found that the metal tabs on coffee bean bags are perfect! I round each end so that it’s very easy to insert and love it. The coffee tabs work perfectly and if you buy coffee by the Bag they are free!
I peel the paper off and then I wrap the coffee bag ties in clear packing tape. it makes it easier to slide through the casing and also protects it in case I forget to take it out before I wash them
Awesome ideas from other followers of this page creator. I feel "community" all over the place on this site. Blessings to all!!! KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!! .
I've tried the pleated but my glasses still fog up. I'm going to have to get a different pair of glasses all because of this stupid Corona virus. My glasses don't sit on top of the mask
I like to make my own mask with a purse to match. I like the idea of wearing a mask on flights so I don't catch colds or whatever people bring on board. No more travel induced sicknesses for me!
I always make 3-layer masks. I really like your 3-D masks and my family loves them. I make them 3 layers by adding a layer of batting in the main section. Being a quilter, I always have a lot of batting pieces left over. Any low-loft batting works great. Washes well and gives the mask more definition and stability. Thank you so much for all the great ideas.
@@dcwatashi I watched a UA-cam video of a nurse making them and that was what she recommended at the time. Before they all started using vacuum cleaner filters in masks.My husband and daughter can only wear their masks over their N95 masks , at work, so interfacing s fine for them. I didn’t know a fabric had been made for making filters. I will definitely check that out. Can you buy it on Amazon? I am also using quilting cotton which is more densely woven than cheap fabric like a lot of fabrics from Joann’s.
@@Brandi62 and I have been in touch with their customer service and I encourage you to reach out to them as well. You can wash that filter one time and it will go down from a 95 rating down to about a 63%. Because the fabric is expensive I'm okay with washing it once and reusing it. It's still better designed than anything else out there
What did I miss? I love camera fabric mask with the neck elastic. What did you use for a pattern? I found no information as to make or download a pattern.
My favorite for nose wire: the wire closure attached to ground coffee bags! Also, I sent for some on Amazon, not quite as wide, but OK. Last March, I fused two thinnish food tie wires between 2 pieces of cloth with an iron.
Love your videos. I use plastic beads as my ear length toggle (just move the bead up/down as required). Also I use bias tape (or just an 1-side open ended) fabric channel on the top of the nose part, so I can remove the nose wire prior to washing. Also, I'm curious to know which masks of yours folks prefer the best so far :-)
I seen a neat way to inlarge or make smaller take 2 pen or pencils and tape them together side by side then place one on the pattern and the other will follow a small way away trace around the original pattern if you need larger roll a piece of paper around one of the pencils before you tape or rubber band them together works I tried it
Hi where can I buy some of the patterns I saw on in your video I am great with sewing without a pattern I am 72 just want to do something your video look easier thank you
Thank you. You can also cut a "permanent" template from a thin plastic cutting board OR placemat. You can buy a pack of these from IKEA. You may also find these at a dollar store.
Good tip! My brain tends to think in rotary cutter mode, so I prefer acrylic for that reason. But it’s a great idea for anyone looking to trace their pattern or use their rotary cutter more carefully than me.
I've been sewing for about 40 years . . . never heard of the freezer paper trick until I watched your single strap mask vid. Mind blown. BUT - question - how many times can you reuse that pattern piece and get it to stick to the material by ironing? Is it a 1 trick pony? Can you use it a few times? Dozens of times? I don't own any freezer paper, but I'll invest in some if it makes reusable pattern.
Wow! You were ahead of your time! (January 2020.) Unless my hearing is bad and you said 2021. 😊 Really enjoy your videos. Have made most of your patterns.
This iron was a gift from a dear friend. But I've added the link for the iron in the description of the video. Here's another shortcut: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLDVBYD?pf_rd_r=QDKPSR6RQM4FK13YNZFE&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8
Hi Tim, these are all great tips! I was looking for a new iron at the time I watched this. I purchased the same as the one you showed in this video, my question is, when it's hot, are you leaving it on the plastic base it comes with? Because it is oval, we can't out it down on one end. While sewing and going back and forth how are you resting the iron? Thanks sew much!
@@timothytotten9409 great! Thank you so much. We have a family vacation coming up and i want to make masks for everyone, but they don't all like the ear loops.
I have an old 3-ring binder with plastic insert pages. I've got patterns and written directions for half a dozen different types of masks all set up. I also cut my templates out of non-woven pattern fabric, it keeps things simple and organized.
I do the same. Particularly look for ones that are textured on the back side. Putting that side down on the fabric gives a good grip while you're cutting.
thank you for the neat nose wire things. I did a lot of work with redcross and children and so the twist ties have always been an ENEMY. I forgot this years later making my first batch of masks and used the twist ties as per the instructions I received. NO NO ...the wire poked thru and cut my finger to blood , and I suddenly remembered the lifelong twist tie hate....and went back and corrected the people who told me to do the wrong thing. I bought for almost nothing, the better aluminum stick ons ...they work and last thru washings......And the new thing the wired lacing I WILL try that.....National Geographic has one this week...fold a toy boat and the pointy ends go at nose bridge and chin with the elastics at the not-point halfway mark. Done in ten minutes...with an earwire tucked into the fold over the nose bridge. YES we WIN! Thank thank. you!!
Timothy, thanks for the tips. On one of your videos I was watching last night, you showed a "bamboo iron". I had a beautiful wooden iron just like that but it's disappeared!! Where did you get your bamboo one?
Thanks Tim, for your super sewing trips and 3-D face mask patterns
I just watched this video since I am making masks.... again. I have used all but the adjust size with print idea. initially all of my masks had filter pockets, but they didn't seem necessary, however I am planning to make the next masks with them. I made a lot of the Olsen mask in the beginning, and they all have filter pockets similar to those you made by adding an extra piece in the inside. That also made it easy to add a nose wire pocket, I top stitched around the mask. Then I added and extra row of stitching, wide enough for the nose wire, the length of the filter pocket. This enables me to slide the wire in and then out for machine washing. I also want to mention that when I decided to buy nose wires, instead of making them myself, I got a lot of nose wires with a lot of elastic for a very low price. Keep up the great work.
Some tips from me: 100% cotton breathes better, gets less sweaty, & can be boiled for hygiene. A layer of flannelette sewn inside makes a great filter, & can be washed/boiled. Pipecleaners (with the ends folded back a few millimetres) make great nose wires. A pocket sewn to each side, with a loop of elastic threaded through, means you can replace the elastic as it wears out, & change size/type of elastic with ease. This makes it really easy for folks receiving a mask as a gift to adjust it to their needs, too. Cheers.
Thank you so much Tim, I really really enjoyed listening to all your useful tips and tricks. I really really appreciate your kindness and time and effort too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
Excellent presentation 👍
You are awesome Tim. Thank you so much! Not just the masks but just love your teaching abilities. Thank you for being so clear and fun.
I am a mask junkie. I admit it. Pretty sure I have watched over 100 videos, altered at least 30-40 mask patterns, and made over 1000 masks. Most I have given away to family and friends. All of your tips are SPOT ON! Ironing is so important!!!! If you aren’t going to iron, just don’t sew. It’s the difference between a “home-made” product and a professional or finished product! If I can throw in one more tip, make sure you add notes to your patterns. Date them, add size and if you remember, add notes after wearing the mask regarding fit and changes you would make. I have boxes of masks that are cut out and not sewn because I changed mask style. Lol! My husband doesn’t question me anymore when buying more fabric or upgrades for the masks. Thanks for the information, especially the cnc info. Definitely would love hard templates! Cheers!
You’re a hoarder of mask and words.
Oh yes I have also watched so many different videos and there's only one Mask style that comes close to preventing fog on my glasses.( Not this one sad to say) But you really need to add in a 1/4 inch of soft foam is the best way I can describe it as well as the metal nose band, well I use coffee bag ties.
So I'm going to be adapting one mask that a nurse made which was a 8x10 rectangle with the ties that go back behind the neck come up through the sides of the cheeks and then tie back behind your ears and modify that one to include the little extra piece of fabric that sits over your nose.
By the time I perfect this the virus will be over 😁😂😂🤣🙃
Tim I love stem too! Have the Teflon covers over my irons and the Teflon sheets so I can turn iron up a bit higher also. In a pinch, I use pony beads for the toggles. But you have to put one on with elastic straight and then put both ends through the second bead then sew elastic into mask. Another alternative for long lasting durable templates is to cut them out of the clear plastic cutting mats that Dollar Tree sells in their kitchen products or use one of their thick plastic placemats. You cannot print on any of these but I print on paper then put it underneath the clear mats and trace it with a permanent marker. On the placemats, you have to go ahead and cut out the paper template then trace around it then cut it out. I typically use a third layer of fabric inside my masks. I get the non-woven reusable shopping bags in solid colors and cut a layer of the non-woven fabric. I only cutout the center area of the mask template and when assembling just sew the non-woven just like the one you showed on the backside as a pocket. I try to cut that inside layer about 1/2”-3/4” away from where the elastic to help alleviate extra bulk on the ends. There are a number of seniors I make masks for and they would never put a filter in a pocket anyway, we all have enough trouble breathing without a mask!! Thanks for your info and templates. Think you are doing us all a great service by taking the time to share with all of us!!Thank you!!!
Fantastic tips, Can I add one more? When I make my masks, and I admit I love your bat winged mask pattern, and make them with 3 fabrics, and flannel is the nice soft fabric I use inside by the face. Tip is cut lining, and inside piece 1/4 inch smaller, make them fit to sew together. The mask just lays nicer all around. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas.
Woo Hoo! Yes, I'm already doing all your suggestions which I arrived at on my own!!!!
And YES, all your suggestions work wonderfully. I love doing my masks and learning new tricks & skills every day... also venturing to do other utilitarian creations.
Thank you for your wonderful, wonderful program! You keep teaching me and inspiring me too. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!
Excellent tips. Thank you for Sharing! I'm about to start another round of mask making and these tips will help the process.
Thanks for the tips. 😊 I do a lot of clothes sewing and you are right about the iron. 😊
I use 2mm aluminium craft wire for my nose wires. I flatten the ends with pliers and then fold them in and press in place, so they aren't sharp. I had that wire at home already when I started making masks, and I've found that it holds up really well, none of them has broken over a year later. I don't run my masks through the washing machine, though, I hand wash them and then boil them in an old pot set aside for that purpose.
Also, I find ear loops really uncomfortable so I use long upper and lower loops that go around the back of my head instead (or one long loop if you make channels for the elastic at the sides instead of sewing it on). It uses a bit more elastic but makes the mask so much more comfortable and secure, and I can use really narrow elastic in a colour that is close to my hair colour.
So helpful. I found my confidence by watching your videos so thank you.
That is really, really awesome!
Thank you for ideas. I have made masks, but have nit been happy with the elastic or lack of a snug enough fit. I have ordered the jersey elastic and “tighteners”. I can’t wait for them to arrive!
Filter pockets take a little more fabric, but they allow you to put in a filter and I find them easier to sew on my old machine with my sub-par skills and clumsy fingers :)
Those stick on nose wires break after very few washes I've found. I use garden wire, lasts a real long time and works well.
Soft jersey elastic is the BUSINESS.
Thanks for all the hard work and sharing Tim x
Thank you for all your videos! They are so, so helpful!!!!! I love that soft elastic, too!!! 😘😘😘
Early on I made elastic bands out of t-shirts, but if I can purchase it would save a lot of time. Where can I purchase / find jersey elastic?
Great tips,especially the Jersey cotton elastic!
You can also use pony tail bead for toggles
They are called ‘pony beads’.
Good reminders
Praise goddess for the jersey knit elastic! I have enough to last through the Rapture I think- one of the large rolls like you showed. I have a lifetime supply of t-shirt strips now too- if you cut them about 3/4" wide they really aren't any bulkier than the knit elastic when you stretch them to roll into a tube.
Brilliant tips, will definitely find the jersey elastic. Thanks for sharing 👍😎
Hi. The Dollar Tree carries clear flexable cutting mats, great for making templates out of.
Mine does not☹☹
Thank for this. I'm going to try the jersey elastic... I do already have 3 layer masks, two fabric and one fusible webbing.
I use jersey elastic and it’s great!
I’ve seen you use beautiful fabrics (especially the waves one in 3 colorways-black, orange, and turquoise) but so far I haven’t seen where you advise pre-shrinking (aka washing) fabrics.
I don’t know how many people have the time and/or energy to hand wash masks but even so, don’t they shrink?
Do you pre-shrink any of your fabrics for masks?
I had trouble with the metal strips for the nose breaking in half after 5-6 bends. Love the green covered wire, used it from the first masks I made!
In all of the patterns that have a filter pocket, I have yet to see anyone mention just what the filter should be made of. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you. Awesome tips.
Thank you! !!! Just used your tip about adding a filter pocket! I did this with a Deaconess style mask. Guess what? You can fit another mask in there if you need to double mask! Slides in from the side and can cut off the ear loops or tuck them in!
One of your other videos helped me to improve my mask. I did order the elastic and toggles you suggested. Thanks
What were the improvements
@@MariaPerez-ke8cx ua-cam.com/video/kGQukGpZqj0/v-deo.html He describes how to make the mask I have been making better with measurements I didn't have using
Marcy Harriell mask ua-cam.com/video/3m9CNyNDtIM/v-deo.html. I love Marcy she is very funny. Hope that is not to confusing. That both make the same mask but explain it a little different.
Timothy, what do you think about iron on facing on one side of mask to add better body? I hear its pretty safe and acts as a filter.
All Great tips! Ive been making masks since last year. I used my Cricut to cut a template out of old folders (light plastic kind). I been using the stretchy elastic from Amazon which made life so much easier💜💜💜
Which Cricut do you have? I’ve been using my Cricut Maker to cut out the masks. I had to learn how to make a template using the software first. It makes it so easy to cut out the fabric!
Thank you for your tips and for the smile you gave me first thing this morning.
Love your videos and how you explain everything, thank you.
I have a few masks that have the soft jersey elastic and it loses its elasticity much faster. Not sure why. I thought maybe after washing it would tighten but it didn’t.
Thank you for all of your helpful advice and tutorials.
Thanks for the tips, Timothy 👍🙏
How about using the cutting mats at dollar tree for templates
Fun idea!
Thank you! I'm planning to make a leather mask for my friend from a pattern & it had no filter pocket & no wire. I am planning to adapt the pattern to add those features.
I found that Tates Bake Shop cookies have a nice long wire that can mold over your cheeks as well as your nose. Yes, I bought cookies just to get the wire. I may have wanted an excuse to buy cookies. LOL.
I'm going to do a test print on crappy paper and then print on card stock to make my pattern thicker. I may transfer it to cardboard as well since I have a lot of cardboard hanging around.
Thank you for the link to the elastic. I was searching for the soft jersey elastic & didn't come up with it.
But you can’t breath thru leather?
@@wearyourmask4now You can if you have vents. Just have multiple layers of cloth between the vents.
@@mycats7321 vents aren’t safe. Don’t protect you against virus particle submission.
Thank you so much. These are great tips indeed. 🙏🏼😷😊☕
I just ordered that little red iron.👍🤗 I hope I'm happy with it. Thank you Tim😉👍🤗
It makes so much more steam that I ever imagined since I’m a bit of a steam snob lol
Tim, you are an awesome teacher!
I love your work space.
Thank you for the instructions!! what brand of iron do you use?
Yes ! Filter pocket is essential a disposable one is 100% good but what if it was washable ? I’ve been using 2 layers of vellum like material it’s commonly used for pillow protectors in Aust . Love your videos easy to Listen to .
OK when you’re sewing/ironing; what do you set your iron on?
Do you mean what setting? Or what item do I put it on to rest?
@@timothytotten9409 what to rest it on. Sorry about that.
Thanks for the tips! I stopped using those metal nose wires as they were breaking. I'm using the ones that look like the coffee bag ties. I haven't had any of those break. I also now make it where the elastic is replaceable too. So should they put them in the dryer and the elastic doesn't last, they can change it out.
I am using the coffee bag ties as well. I wrap them in clear packing tape just in case I forget to take them out of my mask before I wash them. But I peel the paper off. I don't put my masks in the dryer I just let them dry overnight
I wash our masks when we get home, in hot dish soapy water, quick rinse, squeeze excess water out avoiding the metal insert and hang to dry in my shower. They dry easily overnight. I’d never put in the washer or dryer, not necessary, and excessive wear and tear on homemade masks., imho.
@@wearyourmask4now especially if you have polypropylene as one of the layers it is actually not recommended to wash if you read the manufacturers suggestions so that would definitely be a candidate to hand wash and dry.
I do the same thing little bit of laundry soap really hot water wring it out in a towel which absorbs the rest of the water and it does dry overnight. I remove the coffee bag tie that I use for the nose band so it does not rust.
Great tips, Tim. Thank you.
Great ideas! Thank you Tim!
Thank you. Very useful as are many of your videos!
I use cereal boxes to cut out patterns or poster boards.
That’s a great idea!
Did you company sell a acrylic temppares ? I would to purchased. Thank for answers
Be cheaper to find the a local supplier
@@AnitaSouthall I tried and couldn’t find anyone within 200 miles who’d make one here. Write him thru his blog, they can make a custom made one for you, or you can buy his mask templates he’s already designed.
I've found those stick-on nose pieces do not! do well in the wash. They break after a few washings. And any wire will fatigue and break when repeatedly folded at the same spot. Which then makes your mask useless if the wire is sewn in. I sew a narrow casing to insert the wire, so it can be removed and replaced if needed
I agree with you and I have found that the metal tabs on coffee bean bags are perfect! I round each end so that it’s very easy to insert and love it. The coffee tabs work perfectly and if you buy coffee by the Bag they are free!
I order the wire pieces that you use for the coffee bags directly from the supplier. Clean edge technology part # 27949501000. 1000 per box.
I peel the paper off and then I wrap the coffee bag ties in clear packing tape. it makes it easier to slide through the casing and also protects it in case I forget to take it out before I wash them
Awesome ideas from other followers of this page creator. I feel "community" all over the place on this site.
Blessings to all!!!
KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!!
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I do the same. Satin ribbon is very comfortable on the nose bridge.
I like the pleated mask that avoids a nose piece . YES !
I've tried the pleated but my glasses still fog up. I'm going to have to get a different pair of glasses all because of this stupid Corona virus. My glasses don't sit on top of the mask
That’s fine if you don’t wear glasses.p[
Thanks so much for sharing... it's the easy quick fixes we can torment our minds over 😱
I like to make my own mask with a purse to match. I like the idea of wearing a mask on flights so I don't catch colds or whatever people bring on board. No more travel induced sicknesses for me!
Thank you! Appreciate it.
You are so amazing! I love your videos! Thank you.
I always make 3-layer masks. I really like your 3-D masks and my family loves them. I make them 3 layers by adding a layer of batting in the main section. Being a quilter, I always have a lot of batting pieces left over. Any low-loft batting works great. Washes well and gives the mask more definition and stability. Thank you so much for all the great ideas.
I use a non woven, light weight , fusible interfacing on both fabric pieces. It works very nicely and is still easy to breathe through.
Filti fabric is the only fabric company who has put their fabric to the n95 testing. Interfacing has not been tested in that manner
@@dcwatashi I watched a UA-cam video of a nurse making them and that was what she recommended at the time. Before they all started using vacuum cleaner filters in masks.My husband and daughter can only wear their masks over their N95 masks , at work, so interfacing s fine for them. I didn’t know a fabric had been made for making filters. I will definitely check that out. Can you buy it on Amazon? I am also using quilting cotton which is more densely woven than cheap fabric like a lot of fabrics from Joann’s.
@@Brandi62 you order it direct from their website
Filti.com
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@@Brandi62 and I have been in touch with their customer service and I encourage you to reach out to them as well. You can wash that filter one time and it will go down from a 95 rating down to about a 63%. Because the fabric is expensive I'm okay with washing it once and reusing it. It's still better designed than anything else out there
Thanks always . You have been so helpful.
Awesome Video and Wonderful Tips !!!!
Thank you for another fantastic video. This is one of my favorites ever. Love to see your smiling face. Have a wonderful day!
What did I miss? I love camera fabric mask with the neck elastic. What did you use for a pattern? I found no information as to make or download a pattern.
Look for his video about the Coach Reid mask - he has the tutorial on line and the download link for the pattern in his comments.
My favorite for nose wire: the wire closure attached to ground coffee bags! Also, I sent for some on Amazon, not quite as wide, but OK. Last March, I fused two thinnish food tie wires between 2 pieces of cloth with an iron.
Good idea! I don’t drink coffee, so I hadn’t thought of that!
Small bags of donuts have that type of wire as well. I make two masks with one wire piece. Works great!
What kind of steam iron are you using. I can’t see the name
Thanks for sharing... Super helpful...
Hi thank you for a great video, may I ask the make of Iron you use please?
There is a link to the Homever iron in the video description.
Thank you Tim...stay safe
Love your videos. I use plastic beads as my ear length toggle (just move the bead up/down as required). Also I use bias tape (or just an 1-side open ended) fabric channel on the top of the nose part, so I can remove the nose wire prior to washing.
Also, I'm curious to know which masks of yours folks prefer the best so far :-)
Aaaah! Cleaning your lawn! We just had snow yesterday, and now rain today. Hello from Idaho!
You and your love of steam! You crack me up. Thanks for the tips!
Hey! I’m normal lol
@@timothytotten9409 what kind of iron is it??? Thanks!!!
Oops! Found it in the description 😆
I seen a neat way to inlarge or make smaller take 2 pen or pencils and tape them together side by side then place one on the pattern and the other will follow a small way away trace around the original pattern if you need larger roll a piece of paper around one of the pencils before you tape or rubber band them together works I tried it
That’s a great idea!
It’s also a great way to add seem allowance to a pattern that doesn’t have it
@@theadhdcraftycondo I was just going to say that 😂
Hi where can I buy some of the patterns I saw on in your video I am great with sewing without a pattern I am 72 just want to do something your video look easier thank you
do you sell your acrylic templets?
Yep! Artisanlaserguild.com
I recently discovered your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and trying out the various mask patterns.
Thank you. You can also cut a "permanent" template from a thin plastic cutting board OR placemat. You can buy a pack of these from IKEA. You may also find these at a dollar store.
Good tip! My brain tends to think in rotary cutter mode, so I prefer acrylic for that reason. But it’s a great idea for anyone looking to trace their pattern or use their rotary cutter more carefully than me.
You are amazing ! I just enjoy all your videos and tips and templates and everything about you !! Thanks you so much !!
Thank you so much for these tips.
I've been sewing for about 40 years . . . never heard of the freezer paper trick until I watched your single strap mask vid. Mind blown. BUT - question - how many times can you reuse that pattern piece and get it to stick to the material by ironing? Is it a 1 trick pony? Can you use it a few times? Dozens of times? I don't own any freezer paper, but I'll invest in some if it makes reusable pattern.
You can definitely use it several times. I don’t know how many, but could be 4 or more times, depending upon how light you are with your iron.
Wow! You were ahead of your time! (January 2020.) Unless my hearing is bad and you said 2021. 😊 Really enjoy your videos. Have made most of your patterns.
Yeah, I made that mistake, which is why there is text on the screen that says 2021 lol
You can make templates out of dollar store cutting mats for food.
Great tips. Thank you.
i use chenille pipes, pipe cleaners, i use a flat plier to turn the ends in to make the end smooth
Where can I get the pattern on paper that you kept showing on this video?
What size was that jersey elastic?
I have order the elastic and the toggles you suggested. Thank you for 10 tips. Also where did you get the iron you use
This iron was a gift from a dear friend. But I've added the link for the iron in the description of the video. Here's another shortcut: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLDVBYD?pf_rd_r=QDKPSR6RQM4FK13YNZFE&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8
Hi Tim, these are all great tips! I was looking for a new iron at the time I watched this. I purchased the same as the one you showed in this video, my question is, when it's hot, are you leaving it on the plastic base it comes with? Because it is oval, we can't out it down on one end. While sewing and going back and forth how are you resting the iron? Thanks sew much!
It rests on the base. It has some material in there that seems to not melt. Works well for me. Enjoy!
I just loveeee watching your video's :D
What iron is that? Link??? Please and thank you.
Link is in the description.
@@timothytotten9409 Thank you. I ordered one . I don't think the descriptions were listed yet when I viewed the video. Thank you for responding.
most of my mask come to high on my nose and get in my eyes how do I fix that? Thansk
How long do you generally cut the elastic when doing one band for around the head?
I suggest 10-12 inches. Then add a toggle to adjust the size.
@@timothytotten9409 great! Thank you so much. We have a family vacation coming up and i want to make masks for everyone, but they don't all like the ear loops.
Where can you get a plastic template made?
If you write Tim, go to their website, they can custom make a template for you. Or buy one he’s designed for mask making.
Thank you for the tips, love the parchment paper tip
Freezer paper not parchment paper
What is the best fabric for face mask
I have an old 3-ring binder with plastic insert pages. I've got patterns and written directions for half a dozen different types of masks all set up. I also cut my templates out of non-woven pattern fabric, it keeps things simple and organized.
This is a great idea and proof that you are better organized than I am!
I get the flexible cutting boards from Dollar Tree that are 2 for a $1 to cut my templates out of. Can't beat the price.
That’s a great idea!!
I do the same. Particularly look for ones that are textured on the back side. Putting that side down on the fabric gives a good grip while you're cutting.
thank you for the neat nose wire things. I did a lot of work with redcross and children and so the twist ties have always been an ENEMY. I forgot this years later making my first batch of masks and used the twist ties as per the instructions I received. NO NO ...the wire poked thru and cut my finger to blood , and I suddenly remembered the lifelong twist tie hate....and went back and corrected the people who told me to do the wrong thing. I bought for almost nothing, the better aluminum stick ons ...they work and last thru washings......And the new thing the wired lacing I WILL try that.....National Geographic has one this week...fold a toy boat and the pointy ends go at nose bridge and chin with the elastics at the not-point halfway mark. Done in ten minutes...with an earwire tucked into the fold over the nose bridge. YES we WIN! Thank thank. you!!
Great tips . ❤️❤️
Timothy, thanks for the tips. On one of your videos I was watching last night, you showed a "bamboo iron". I had a beautiful wooden iron just like that but it's disappeared!! Where did you get your bamboo one?
I’ve had it so long I don’t really remember lol
In addition prewash fabrics to prevent mask shrinkage.