Easy DIY Buff Face Mask Tutorial: How to Make a Neck Warmer

Follow this super easy tutorial for how to sew a protective buff face mask and a tubular scarf using just a regular sewing machine without any fancy stretch stitches.
Suggested measurements for the buff pattern piece
Child
Width: 40 cm (15 ¾”) Height: 48 cm (19”)
Adult Small
Width: 46 cm (18”) Height: 50 cm (19 ½”)
Adult Large
Width: 50 cm (19 ½”) Height: 52 cm (20 ½”)
To sew a buff you need a soft, lightweight and stretchy knit that is kind to the skin. Cotton, wool rayon jersey and soft breathable synthetic knits are all good options.
Opt for a knit that has at least 40 to 50% stretch across the fabric.
Ideally the fabric should not stretch as much in the opposite direction, because the seam might become stretched out and wobbly when sewn on a regular sewing machine
You can also wrap the fabric around the head and pin it where it feels good to you. Use the direction with the most stretch when testing this.
Now let’s cut the buff. The width should have the same direction as the most stretch on the fabric.
Cut out the rectangle. Fold the buff, right sides facing, wrong side up.
Set your machine on a narrow zigzag stitch, which means that you decrease the stitch width. A narrow zigzag stitch should like something like this. Do a sample to make sure it works and still has some stretch. If you feel that there are some gaping areas between the stitches, decrease the stitch length slightly.
Ideally use a stretch needle to avoid skipped stitches and holes in the fabric, but a regular universal needle can work too.
Stitch the buff to create a tube. Remember that the seam allowance is 6 mm (¼ inches) cm. Using the edge of the presser foot is a great way to make sewing straight easy when using a narrow seam allowance.
Turn the buff and you are done! No need to overcast the raw edges since knit fabric doesn’t travel.
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[@dale3404]

It’s very kind of you to include inches for Americans. Thank you for doing that.

[@Pixie1343]

This is just what I was looking for, thanks! I love how succinct this video is, straight to the good stuff!

[@libbybowles]

Great idea for stash-busting. I'm going to make a bunch of these today!

[@judimoss3250]

Thank you for sharing this Johanna, this evening’s project .

[@Thelaststitch]

Yay, awesome to hear!

[@myralorraine]

That’s really cool Johanna! Thank you so much for sharing! 🤗

[@schandler4958]

Very nice. I would also make sure you have enough thread in your bobbin when adding the decorative stitch. It would be awful if you ran out of thread in your bobbin when adding the decorative stitch.

[@mohamedarif7512]

Teaching very clearly really i appreciate you

[@vmac5987]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@lindabridges445]

Thank you so much! Super easy and good be a good minutee stocking stuffer. Merry Christmas!!

[@glamourenchantress]

Thank you I want to make this for my hubby ❤

[@Tokeyo82]

thanks for the knowledge

[@lindalucia31]

Merry Christmas to you and your Family.

[@mag_lol]

wow, so easy. thank you

[@mygeorge1951]

Gracias!

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