How to Make a Fabric Face Mask Fast & Easy | With or Without Elastic | a Shabby Fabrics Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Jen shares how to make a face mask and tips for making it more effective with non-woven interfacing. She also shows how to add elastic, and what to use if you can't find elastic or don't have it.
Requirements & measurements:
2 fabrics cut to 6" x 9"
1 piece non-woven fusible interfacing cut to 6" x 9" (you can make a mask without this if you don't have it).
2 strips of 1/4" elastic (1/8" will work) cut to 6.5" (may adjust length for comfort)
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For those of us who've had to dust off our sewing machines, let me extend a HUGE thank you for providing us with no nonsense, doable instructions for making masks. Truly a blessing!
So glad you're making masks to protect you and your family. Bless You. Stay safe! XO Jen Bosworth
I’ve watched a number of videos. I’m a novice sewer and I appreciated this quote, “function over form. This is not a beauty contest!“ It really took the pressure off making a “perfect appearance” of a face mask and making a good enough one that performs well.
Glad it was helpful! It's so easy to get distracted by all the pretty stuff, but it's just important that it works, not that it's perfect. ;) You can absolutely make these and do them well at any skill level. Let us know how yours go! - Morgan
Hi Jen! Thank you for your awesome video Tutorial on making masks. I am 75 and it is such a pleasure to feel at ease while watching you at work, it's a breath of fresh air, I will recommend you to everyone ...thanks again...Caroleanne.
You are so kind Caroleanne! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Thank you for your tutorial. It was very short and to the point without any unecessary chatter. Stay healthy! Blessings!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! Be well! - Morgan
I am a beginner sewer and this tutorial was fantastic. I watched it today and I have already made masks for my family, and now I am making them for friends. Thank you so much Jen!
You are so welcome! We're so glad it was helpful and we hope you're enjoying learning to sew! - Morgan
Thank you Jen and Shabby Fabrics for giving so many important tutorial videos. Stay safe and I Love you!! we will get through this!!!! Thank you Jesus for giving us Jen and Shabby Fabrics!!!!
You are so kind Tina!
This was the most soothing stitching demo to watch. That 1/4" foot on the machine had me mesmerized watching it stitch. Kimberly's soothing voice and tips to follow. I could watch Kim alllll dayyyyy in sewing action. Thank you Lady Kim for all you do.
That's Jen! :) So glad you found it soothing and helpful, and isn't that foot great?! Thank you for watching and happy mask making! - Morgan
This is the ABSOLUTE BEST tutorial I have seen and I’ve watched at least 30!! Thank you so much! I am new at quilting so I need all the help I can get. I have MS so I haven’t been out but my hearts desire to help those who I have to. Again, thank you. STAY SAFE!
Thank you so much Sydney. So glad you're making masks to protect you and your family. Bless You. Stay safe! XO Jen Bosworth
Thank you for this video! I appreciated the tips for inserting the elastic, sewing without unnecessary pinning, using interfacing, and creating even pleats. You have saved me hours compared to the way I was doing it before!
Glad we could help! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
I’ve watched a bunch of instruction vids for face masks and this was by far the best one. Easiest instructions and the instructor has a great instructor voice.
Thank you so much, we really appreciate that! :) Be well! - Morgan
Agree
Hi. I hear and appreciate your passion for this project. No one will go without a face mask as long as I have fabric in my stash and thread in my machine. I’m on it!
Thank you Stephanie! So many people are relying on people like you! We agree - as long as we have the material, we're working on it! - Morgan
This is great. I have been trying to encourage the family members to make some but they are not moved yet. I have several family members with cancer, diabetes, I have MS, my husband teaches at a title 1 school, alot of my medical team have lost hours at work, my brother is a first responder and being from a small town no one is helping. How can I get a few masks from you? People are charging $10 each
This is exactly how I have been making mine! They stitch up so fast! I used to work in the OR and preferred the elastic vs. the ties as they are quicker to take on and off and you could hang it off one ear, until you needed to cover your face and nose again. Great tutorial!
We love to hear this! Thank you!
I made wonderful masks because of your video. I tried so many others methods but failed, but not yours. Thank You Jen! :D I do use them also when dusting or when there are dusty days from passing strong winds outdoors.
Glad you enjoyed this video!! -Michelle
I have been using several different patterns and this combines the best practices of my mask patterns. I will be out of elastic soon, appreciate the work around.
We couldn't find any elastic locally, but we did get some limited quantities in our shop online. The fabric ties are a great work-around when elastic isn't available. Thank you for making masks! Stay safe.
I just ordered my elastic from amazon prime. Just make sure you choose one that really ships free
I think Jen does a fantastic job of teaching, I am a newby when it comes to sewing and appreciate her detailed tutorial. I am not as fast as she is but I am making the masks for myself and family so I am not in a big rush. I have made three masks since first viewing the tutorial and am definitely feel more confident, thanks Jen.
Hi Karen! Thank you for watching! We're glad you've found it helpful! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah
Bless you ~ I can hear the compassion in your voice 💐 Stay healthy. We will get through this TOGETHER 🌻🌈
Thank you Cynthia.
I like this pattern very much. The two things I have added: After the mask is turned, I insert a pipe cleaner that is secured at the top of the mask when sewing around the mask. After sewing around the mask, I place a 3/4” dart at the bottom of the mask. This seems to fit the mask better at the chin. Thanks for your great tutorials. Stay safe and well everyone. 🌹❤️🌹
Thank you for the dart info. I hadn't made this mask because it's so loose at the bottom. I'm not very experienced, so I wasn't sure how big of a dart to try making. Thanks again!
Thank you for sharing that helpful tip! - Morgan
By far the best video I have seen . The pleats were confusing to me but you explained it so clearly . Thank you. God bless you
We're so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching. Let us know if you have questions as you make your mask, and we'll help as quickly as possible. :) God bless you, too, Sandy! - Morgan
I have viewed tons of tutorials, this is the best! Most clear, I made great masks to donate, thanks so much!!!
Thank you so much! And thank you for taking the time to make and donate masks. We know it's much appreciated! - Morgan
I'm not much of a sewer, but I wanted to see how these are made. I've watched a couple of other videos, but by far I like your technique on making the folds so much better. It looks much less complicated then the other videos. And I think it's great that you're emphasizing that durability is the ultimate goal. I have some very dear friends that are caring for the victims of this horrible disease & want them & all their other sisters & brothers in nursing as well as the doctors to have as much protection as possible. God bless every one who's making masks & donating them. 💓
Thank you so much Lynn! You are so kind, and we're so glad to hear that this is a helpful video. We are so grateful for all of the people who are sewing and donating these masks. Our frontline workers deserve to be safe!
Yes finally someone making mask right....MUST BE MADE WITH NON-WOVEN....Thanks for doing it right
The non-woven part is essential! Yes, something is better than nothing, but non-woven is the best bet.
Rena Burns.... I have a question. How Important is it to have 2 or 3 pleats in these. My daughter works at a hospital and I send her a pic of the first one I made (with 2 pleats) and she said I needed to have them closer together. Then I saw a video with 3 pleats and let me tell you its much harder getting all 3 in, keeping them in place as your trying to sew ---- especially in a hurry. And now I am adding in wire for the nose piece.
@@debbiebabarskas4906 I don't make this style my pattern came from www.craftpassion.com comes it comes in 4 size and is so fast and easy..
Use floral wire in seam at bridge of nose very light weight wire to form around nose. These do run a little on small size.
@@debbiebabarskas4906 watch fabric patch in Wa and they give u free patterns. And she a retired nurse so she know what need to be done and why.
You made this 100 % more understandable then others Thank you! Stay safe out there
Thank you so much! We're glad you found it helpful! Be well! - Morgan
I straightened out a paperclip and inserted into the hem of the hole I left. I just sewed around the paperclip to seal it in there. This way the wearer can mold this around the nose for a tighter fit. Good work ladies!
That's a great tip, thank you for sharing that with us! - Morgan
This pattern is my favorite. A very good universal fit and it hugs the face so well.
Thank you so much, we're glad you like it! - Morgan
I watched so many and made a few with ties-they are more timely, but I am in a hurry too...I got up early and and I whipped one up just now to drop in the mail today with 2 others for my daughter and friends at college...now I'm logging in to my job, working from home. I will be making more of these. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for making masks for others! And thank you for watching. Be well! - Morgan
Great tutorial! I have found that cutting 3/4 inch strips of T-shirt material makes comfortable, easy ear loops.
That's a great idea! - Morgan
Melissa Strupp What length of ties?
Well not ties, length of strip for ear piece, same as elastic?
Jenny you’re a fabulous teacher. Every time I watch one of your tutorials I learn something new. Thank you!
Hi Debora! Thank you for watching! It's fun to learn something new! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah
Jen, thank you so much for this wonderful video, IMO the best mask video by far. For my 8 year old, I tried 5x7 fabric and 5" of elastic, and she said it fit perfectly. I sewed with my mom when I was 5 or so, and haven't used a sewing machine in 40 years, so am very inexperienced, and was still able to do this. For any other novices out there, I'd like to share some things that I learned the hard way: 1. I made a 6x9 and 5x7 template out of foam board, to eliminate having to measure each time. My kids can then easily trace on the fabric to help me. 2. I pin the pieces of fabric together before sewing, because when I did not, the pieces moved and I ended up sewing to nothing. 3. I trim overhanding pieces of fabric, because when I did not, I couldn't see the shorter piece if on the bottom, and missed sewing it. 4. After I turn the mask right-side out, I check for places I missed, and fix those - less to fix after implementing nos. 2 & 3 above. 5. I finish sewing all the way around before I make my pleats, because I feel better dealing with only 1 thing at a time. 6. I definitely pinned the pleats, and face needles away from the corners, after poking myself with needles facing the other way. Anyone who is a sewer does not need these tips, but maybe these will help another beginner like me? Thank you again, Jen, for this clear video, I am so proud that I was able to do this! **UPDATE** My kids say the masks are too tight, will try with longer elastic.
Hi Ruby! Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks! It's always nice to hear how everyone makes the masks work for them! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
Elastic cord headbands can be cut and used for elastic. They hang together in a package and you can get 10 or more for a dollar at the Dollar Tree stores.
That's a great idea, thank you for sharing! - Morgan
Thank you for posting this, so many great shortcuts to making these masks! 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.
Thank you for watching! We agree - fabric must be washable at high temperatures! Thank you for sharing that tip.
@@ShabbyFabrics I would think that the hot iron would also kill the virus, especially on the cotton setting.
I have seen many, many videos. Yours is one of the best! You're very calm and precise yet the explanations/instructions are not hard to understand at all. Love the variety of crafts you have to offer and I am grateful and wish more people were like you for taking the time to give many free projects, which i love and made many as gifts for my family and friends. You are right about the sewing machine, you have to take care of them. My 20 year old machine broke down, i guess i went sew-crazy. (made many masks, over 30 and still going!) so of course i could not do without and searched all over for a new sewing machine. Thought they had become extinct, and some stores took advantage to up the price. Anyway I finally did find one, at a reasonable price and received it right on my birthday, June 10! Didn't mean to write a book here, but you have such a friendly disposition its like we're pals!..kidding.. just wanted you to know I appreciate all you do and enjoy your videos very much. Please keep doing them and thank you so much. Gracias! Stay safe.
Hello! Thank you for watching! Seems like you have been busy! Happy late birthday! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah 😍
Your way of making masks is the best by far and is saving me lots of time. I'm so happy I found you and feel like I have a new friend as well. I will watching the rest of your videos as soon as I make lots of masks for family and to donate. I placed an order and can't wait to get it. Take good care and thank you again for a wonderful video!
Thank you for watching! We're glad we were able to help! Be safe! ~Leah
By far the best instructional video to make masks. Thank you. I will follow your instructions.
Thank you so much! We're so glad you found it helpful. Stay safe and healthy! - Morgan
Thank you so much! People like you who care make such a huge difference in this world. I'll be making these masks. God Bless & Stay Safe ❤
You are so kind! We've been so pleased to see so many quilters and sewers come together during this time of need and make masks for their communities.
@@ShabbyFabrics the new molded shape mask. Fro shabby fabrics
Thank you so much. I am not good at sewing but I think I can handle this project. And thanks to your store...I ordered elastic from you.
Thank you for watching! You can do this even if you're not an experienced sewer, and they don't have to be perfect. :) Let us know how yours turn out! - Morgan
Thank you for this easy to follow, no fuss, tutorial. I had downloaded instruction from another site and was struggling. Found your video and it has made it so much easier to make masks. Thank you!!!!!!
You're welcome! We'd so glad to hear it helped! Be safe.
This is the best Video I have seen. Your instruction makes it so easy to follow. God Bless you and Be Safe
Thank you so much! We're glad you found this helpful.
The easiest tutorial I've seen so far! Thank you!😷😷😷
Thank you so much! Be well! - Morgan
Best video!! Jen took this to a whole new level, for me anyway. This tutorial is just what I needed to keep going. So, thanks again!
Hey Morgan, tell Jen she’d also make a great flight attendant, she could show everyone how to work the O2 masks! 🤣😂❤️❤️
Thank you Sue, you're so kind! :) Jen's actually a pilot, so that's probably why she's so good at this.
I did know she was a pilot. That’s what I thought when I said that. She’s got job security now! If she finds herself with no attendants, she could step right in. 🤣😂❤️
This is the best video I've seen. I have made 6 masks so far using this video. Thank you for making it easy!
Thank you for watching! Have a great weekend and stay safe! ~Leah
I found this today. And very happy I did. I'm making a ton to donate to anyone who needs it.
So glad to hear that! - Morgan
Thank you Jen, this was the best mask tutorial, after watching it I stitched up eight----more to come. I hope everyone stays well.
So glad you found it helpful! It's so wonderful that you're using your time to make these! Thank you! Be well! - Morgan
Thank you so much for this great video. So far I've made 120 masks for key workers, family and friends, the orders keep coming. I'm recommending your video too and sharing. Thanks again, Sam ❤
Thank you for watching and sharing your skills by making masks! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
This is my favorite. Your instructions are easy to understand and follow. Thank you so much.
Awesome! Thank you so much for watching! We recently came out with a new video that shows you how to make a face mask with the Ruby Star Society Cotton Face Mask Panel! Check it out: ua-cam.com/video/7dqiM_nOzEQ/v-deo.html If, you love the panel I went ahead and attached the link for you here as well: www.shabbyfabrics.com/ruby-star-society-cotton-face-mask-panel-by-ruby-star-society-P92463.aspx?ref=SearchAutocomplete - Yajaira
GREAT tutorial! Soooooooo much easier to make using your method. Thank u very much!
We're so glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching. Be well! - Morgan
I’ve been looking at videos of how to make a mask. This is the first one that I feel is easy for me to make. Thank you!!!
Thank you for watching! Stay safe! ~Leah
Thank you! This tutorial will save me so much time!
So glad you found it helpful! Happy mask-making! Stay safe! - Morgan
The best mask and tutorial I've seen yet, and actually much easier than any mask I've seen, even including in the hoop embroidery. I think I've missed what the dimensions of the fabric should be. Please could you post them? Thanks.
Thank you Mary, that is so kind! We wrote the dimensions in the description box under the video, in case you need them again.
The 2 fabrics and interfacing are 6" x 9", the elastic is cut to 6.5". - Morgan
@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you so much, for some reason I am still unable to see this, but now I know :) Look after yourself xx
these are great and they also help with anyone that has bad hay fever, so far i have made about 100. a very big thank you for a very helpful video,
Wow! That is just fantastic! You are blessing so many people are you with making the masks. Thank you so much for watching. Stay Safe. Jen Bosworth :)
Just wanted you to know, for me, this is the best and easiest mask for me to make since I'm unable to get to my machine, so I've been sewing by hand. Thank you.
Hello Gretchen! Thank you for watching! Sounds like you have been very busy if you're sewing those all by hand! Stay safe! ~Leah
@@ShabbyFabrics thank you for the reply 💜💜 I have to tell you, I've looked at many different patterns and yours is the best. I've written down and have saved to my phone. I bought some lovely Christmas fabric for a couple, one is cardinals. My mom loved as I do. I lost her a year ago March so this one will be to her memory. Sorry if that sounds morbid to you , but my memory. I lost my dad on Christmas day 2014, he was Santa all my life I'll find the right piece to make one in his memory They were both in their mid 90s and had wonderful lives. My tribute to them .💜💜
The right piece will show up .
Thank you Jen for making this video. Stay safe.
Thank you Christy! You stay safe, too.
Best mask tutorial I've seen. Glad I stumbled across you on UA-cam. Excited to make my first mask.
Hi Laverne! Thank you so much for watching! - Sophie
Your tutorials are the best as always! Thanks, Jen, for giving us practical and clear instructions!!
Thank you so much, you are so kind! We're so glad you found it helpful! - Morgan
Thank you, love your channel! God bless you, your family and all your staff ...and viewers.
Thank you Debra! God bless you and your family, too.
Thanks for reminding us it’s function over fashion. Goes so much faster not putting the ties inside.
We just know all of our quilter friends want everything to be gorgeous. ;) Thank you for watching! It really is quicker to add them after. Be well! - Morgan
Thank you for this video. Not a 100% protection but maybe 50%. Better than zero protection so I’ll take it. I’ll be making these
We agree with you. Much better than the bandanas or recycled masks many doctors and nurses are using around the country.
Sandy, actually I've seen a couple of charts showing the amount of protection using different fabrics and 2 layers of cotton was about 70% protection. I'm going to look into adding the 3rd layer.
Hi Jen! Thanks for your detailed tutorial!
Thank you for watching! Hope this helps you.
Thank you Jen!! I recd my pellon yesterday and have been cutting today. I have a large family and friends. I am making for them and my neighbors. Happy Easter to all!
So glad to hear you were able to get what you needed. It's so kind of you to make these for everyone. We know they appreciate it! Happy Easter! - Morgan
Would you kindly tell me what type/number of Pellon you are using?
@@lynnmack3905 Hello I bought it from Shabby Frabric. 950F Shirtailor.
@@joannevicory7668 thanks for getting back to me so quickly!
@@lynnmack3905 your welcome. :)
Thank you so much for this video! The first one I made with a different UA-cam video, I spent too much time making end pieces! I figure the less time I make them (Efficiently) the better. That way I can give more to people.
We agree with you! It's about efficiency so we can make as many as possible to help. :) - Morgan
This is the first video that I've watched & you did a great job showing how to make a mask. I immediately subscribed to your channel.
Thank you so much for subscribing and for taking the time to comment.
I saw where they are finding the ties are better because the elastic around the ears all day can hurt & rub. Plus with ties, they fit all sizes of heads.
That is good to know! Thank you for sharing that with us. - Morgan
Every pinhole you make through the lining is a space for the virus to enter. The lining is the barrier. Also, about four inches of wire, double craft pipe cleaners, etc should be sewn into a space at the top so it can be pinched around the nose. Put the 'turn opening' at the top and it makes a space for the wire. Sew a 'box' around the wire to hold it in place. T-shirt strips make good ties if you choose to use them. I learn something new every time I watch these videos. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing those tips with us! - Morgan
I love this tutorial. I am making mine ( for personal use) by hand and I am using dryer sheets as a filter.
Thank you so much for watching! Let us know how your mask turns out! - Morgan
Dryer sheets don't wash well after multiple washings
I use 3 drier sheets. I suppose it's better than just using 2 cotton peices. I use 2 cotton pieces with 3 dryer sheets in between.
I love your idea about the dryer sheets. I hope you don’t mind me saying though, make sure you’re not breathing in extra toxins from the dryer sheets. Great thinking though and I hope your dryer sheets are safe.
God bless.
I love your tutorial! As always easy to follow & east to make. Thanks!
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful! - Morgan
I haven’t watched videos in awhile. I’m so glad to see your subscriber count has increased so much!
You're so kind! :) We're happy to have all of our subscribers! Thank you for watching again! - Morgan
Best tutorial I've seen thus far! Thank you !
Thank you for watching! - Morgan
Just love your videos your instructions are so well done and your voice is so easy to listen to, thank you for making everything easy. I made your self binding baby blankets with your video you are so through and go to great detail to make sure we understand. You are the best! Than you Thank you Thank you...
You are so kind! We're so glad you find our videos helpful.
Thanks again for the tutorial, have made 21 so far for family, but we have a couple of kids (ages 6 & 8) in the family and not sure how big the mask should be cut and also the elastic. Is there somewhere you have theses measure you can direct me to. The tutorial is great, easy to follow, but really ALL the tutorials you produce are perfection.👏👏
You are so kind! I'm sure your family appreciates those masks! For kids, a good starting point is 5.5" x 8". Fabric ties might work a bit better for the kids because it's easier for an adult to adjust the fit using ties. - Morgan
I would love to make a quilt .I got a sewing machine over a yr ago but I don’t think I can quilt on it . But I love looking at all the different once you have . thanks
Hi Beth! We'd love to see your quilt when you're finished! We love our Bernina sewing machine! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Thank you for a great tutorial.
Here's my hint - spritz the mask with liquid starch (I use Best Press) before you make the pleats. This wiil help hold the pleats in place while you stitch the perimeter. The masks will all be washed before use.
That's a great tip, thank you for sharing that with us! - Morgan
Great mask tutorial and thankfully I have some non-woven interfacing that a friend just gave me. Thank you for doing this!
Glad we could help! Be well! - Morgan
Thank you so much for this! I found this very easy to follow along with.
We're so glad you found it helpful, and thank you for watching! - Morgan
Thank you for a smooth fast moving demo that is easy to get!
Thank you for watching! We're so glad it was helpful! - Morgan
Thank you for showing us how to do the accordion pleats. Much ,much easier
So glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching! - Morgan
I’ve been following ur channel for a long time. Great mask, awesome easy instructions. Did not know about the flannel, I use the flannel on the side that touches the face as it is softer. I have one observation. In my area, Maryland the hospitals are asking for 9x7.5” to cover the N95, 6” is to short for them. We r making the 6” for personal use and nursing homes. Also, another good tip is to use T-Shits for ties or any knit fabric, it stretched, no need to sew, as they naturally curl w a strong tug. But the ties shown here are more durable for multiple wash. Thank u so much. We all are trying to help. Keep making masks.
It's so nice to see our community of quilters come together to help in a time like this.
Thank you so much for making this tutorial and most of all, providing the options for missing items (elastic) and suggestions to type of fabric (not flannel) Off I go!
Thank you so much for watching! We're glad you found it helpful.
I use 1 1/2" x 18" to make ties
Fat quarters great. Just cut 1 1/2" strips
Sewing after it's made is a great idea. I insert same as elastic. You're right...they get caught under the needle
Those sound like great ties. Thank you for making masks!
So is the 18" cut in half to make right and left tie? (9" each)
AriesGal1953 18” EACH
This is the best mask tutorial that I've seen and I have watched many. Thanks so so so much.
That is so kind of you, thank you so much for watching! Let us know how your masks turn out. Be well! - Morgan
I like the 1/8” rolled elastic. Much tighter fit and more comfortable. Unfortunately no more in the stores
We're having trouble finding elastic, too. Fabric ties are a great option if you can't find elastic. - Morgan
I’ve watched many many videos. This is the best, thank you ❤️
Thank you so much Lynn! Be well! - Morgan
Jen, can you make another video showing the masks that have openings for slipping in a filter, and possibly a wire or pipe cleaner to cinch around the nose area?
Thank you for your request. I'll pass that on to our team! - Morgan
Patricia Milovina go check out Leah Day. It’s the same pattern but she had a the wire and makes it a pocket.
This is a great video. It would be nice if it mentioned up front that the fabric size is 6x9" for the mask. The 6 1/2" elastic is perfect for me but was too tight for my husband. For him 7 to 7 1/4" fit much better.
Thank you for watching! Stay safe! ~Leah
The is the easiest and fastest way to make the masks. Thank you.
So glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching. Be well! - Morgan
Great tutorial best available. Explains in the most simplified method. Many thanks. Always enjoy your channel. Again this will enable us to increase productivity.
Thank you so much! We really appreciate that and are so glad you found it helpful.
Thank you for making this tutorial!
Thank you for watching! So glad you like it, and happy mask-making! - Morgan
Brilliant so easy thank you
Hi Susan! Thank you for watching! Stay safe! ~Leah
So beautiful its really beautiful thanks for sharing love your tutorials its amazing
Thank you for watching! - Morgan
Here in Australia we seem to be coping with the mask supplies but who knows if that may change in a hurry. This pattern is really good and I just happen to have a small supply of non woven fusible interfacing on hand. Might get a bit more just in case. Thanks Jen, your mask is certainly do-able.
It might be a good idea to get a bit more just in case. So glad to hear your mask supplies are steady for now.
I love your channel.you are so helpful and give such thorough instructions. Many thanks!!
Thank you for watching Gretchen! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
Single knit fabric...like is used for T-Shirts...makes great straps! You can buy it by the yard, or use one of your T-Shirts. When you cut a strip 1" wide along the width, it has the same amount of stretch as elastic. Tug on both ends, and it will curl inwardly, making a tunnel of knit fabric, about 1/4" wide. Then, you would sew it on the same way you would the elastic.
That's a great tip, thank you for sharing! And who doesn't have a few t-shirts they can repurpose for this?
This video is the most practical. Thank you. But can you tell me what measurements you would use for children masks?
Thank you Sharon! The measurements for a child would vary, of course, depending on age, but we'd start with a 5" x 7.5" mask, or around there, and we'd go with fabric ties so it's easier to adjust the fit to each child's face. - Morgan
I do what you did but press the short sides in, sew and turn the insert the ties or elastic and top stitch. Thank you for your take on this faceted subject.
Thank you for sharing how you make yours! So good to know! - Morgan
Thank you for this video tutorial and for making it so simple and easy to follow!! Bless you!!:)
Thank you for watching! We're so glad you found it helpful. Bless you! Stay safe and healthy.
Happy New Year to you and your family.🌲
Happy new year from everyone at Shabby Fabrics! - Yajaira
Really nice tutorial. I have lots of scrap fabric in my quilting room.
I'm going to have to make a couple of these. I also have non woven interfacing. I just have to get some elastic.
Starting today July 23 at 6pm Ohio governor has mandatory wearing masks.
No I'm not happy about it. I'm not a social person lol. I dont go anywhere unless I have to. I go to work and home that's pretty much it lol.
But I think these look more comfortable than some others I have seen so I'm going to give these a try. Thank you for your help and god bless.
Thank you for watching, and let us know how yours turn out. They should be fairly comfortable to wear when you need them. And it's so nice to have options, since it looks like we'll all be wearing masks for a while longer.
Stay safe Amanda! - Morgan
Your mask are great and easy to make only 2 problems. First they need a wire at top for people that wear glasses. Second there needs to be an opening so the filter can be changed. Used dryer sheets also work great for filters.
Thanks for the tips! - Morgan
Thank you, you made this look so easy, now im going to try it with my amateur self,
Thank you for watching! Let us know how your mask making goes! Stay safe! ~Leah
This is the best tutorial I have seen and so easy to follow. May I ask what brand of iron is it that you are using. Thank you.
Thank you so much! You're so kind. :) It's a Panasonic 360 Freestyle Iron! We have them available in our store: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Panasonic-360-Freestyle-Cordless-Iron-Blue-P85944.aspx
We sold out of the red yesterday, but we have this pretty new blue one! - Morgan
THank You!! There are shops on Etsy that have elastic, I purchased 10 yards and it came fairly quick..
Thank you for watching! ~Leah
Jen, thank you for your video. I wear glasses and found that they fogged when I put the mask on. I used a glue gun to put in a pipe cleaner on the nose so you can conform it to one's nasal bridge. I covered it so the ends wouldn't poke out.
That's a great tip, thank you for sharing! - Morgan