Face Mask Pattern {FREE Printable PDF +VIDEO}

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1. Wonderful content and very informative, I made many masks during initial period of covid-19 Followed Jordan fabrics videos. Still trying and enjoying making other patterns also.

   Thanks & Regards

2. I am using your pattern to make masks for students who play brass instruments. I make both sides of mask separately and sew them together at the points so they are overlapped. This makes it easy for the kids to put their mouthpiece in, without all the aerial spray. It is working out great! The only fix I did was cut off the top point because it would poke them in the eye.

3. The WHO are now recommending a minimum of three layers, with two of those being cotton with a 600 thread count (to filter the tiny aerosols). The outer shell should be a material that is hydrophobic (Polypropylene, Polyester, Nylon – efficiency in that order) which will catch and repel the larger droplets. A flush fit to the face is also recommended, so it’s worth considering the addition of an adhesive nose strip or something else that is soft and pliable, that and adjustable elastic for the ears, but for children elastic around the back of the head would be more secure. Hope this info will be of help, and thank you for all of your sewing advice.

4. It is a nice blog, I agree with you many benefits of using cotton Kids Face Mask and also helpful for nature. It is a good blog.

5. Great pattern! I used #2, instead of a surger i folded the ends in and tucked the elastic inside, sewing over the top. Love it!!

6. Thank you soooo much for posting the mask pattern. I have been making them for family and friends and I am having to reprint the pattern since it has so many pin holes in it lol
   30 so far and still going 😊

7. thank you so very much for the printable pattern.

8. Style 1 is cutting directions only since it is a rectangle.

9. Where is the link for pattern 1? Both links go to pattern 2.

10. I tested the links and they seem to be working unless I missed something.

11. Clicking on the PDF link goes to a lost/non-working website. Where is the PDF for the shaped mask pattern? Thanks.

12. Great information and easy to understand

13. Thank you for this, I made a llama design for my granddaughter with little problems, I’m a mediocre sewer, was very happy with myself

14. Cut back to the dotted line and it works great for kids around 5-8.

15. I’ve used this pattern (#2) and it works beautifully! I want to make kids ones do you have the measurements/pattern for kids sizes? Thanks

16. This has been the easiest pattern to follow. Thanks

17. If you leave a gap you can replace filters through the gaps.

18. I’m confused about the filter pocket. I’m on the last step and i don’t see how I’ll be able to replace the filters

19. I made the 2nd one and it turned out beautifully! I can’t wait to make more! Thank you so much for the precise info needed. This is the easiest pattern I have come across.

20. Usually, when this happens there is a tick in the box fit to scale. Make sure there is no tick and scale should be 100%.

21. hey! Thanks for sharing 🙂
    For those having trouble w/ the test square, i had it wrong at first but them went to printing settings> scale> costume> and put it 98 instead of 100. Turned perfect.

22. Hi Maura, it can be stuck to the front or back. The reason it is often the back is that small wrinkles can show on the right side of the fabric where the interfacing is behind it. Normally in sewing that matters but for a mask comfort is more important than a small wrinkle. So switch it if you like.

23. This is my first attempt at making a mask and I’m really grateful for the free pattern. I have all the pieces cut out ready to sew together (for the shaped mask) and just wondering about the facing. Could I ask why it is stuck to the back of the mask and not the front pieces please. I may be missing the reason but just thought it might be more comfortable if the back section which goes against the face wasn’t quite so stiff – or should it in fact be stiffer for a better fit. Thanks for your thoughts on this. Either way I’m so impressed with how easy you have made this look.

24. The pattern has a smaller size for kids. Make one in a test fabric and then adjust if necessary.

25. Thanks for putting this pattern and tutorial out there! I have made a few of the fitted style masks using your instructions + a nose wire. The first one was a bit small for my face so I made some adjustments (higher on the nose end and tucked further under the chin) and it was perfect for my larger face! Hope you and yours are staying safe and well!

26. How would you adjust the size of fitted (non-pleated one) for a child?

27. 2 for the outside and 2 for the inside. They join with a seam in the middle.

28. Thank you so much for sharing this! I thought you might want to put in an update based on the current CDC information. The CDC is actually recommending wearing cloth face coverings. Additionally, since COVID is spread through respiratory droplets, wearing a cloth mask would actually prevent the spread.
    Thanks again!

29. Why do you cut 4 of each Piece?

30. Hi Amy, it was a fat quarter I had in my stash. Fat quarters are cheaper and great for masks.

31. Thank you so much for sharing this! The pattern was super easy to follow. Also, I’d love to know where you got the fabric with the dark background and pink roses.

32. Thank you for easy to follow Instructions and video. I researched so many blogs and found that yours was the simplest and most user friendly. It inspired me to finally start sewing. Your instructions on hand-sewn stitches and video was helpful, and with cased elastic alternative. I have old Singer machines but thought they might be too temperamental as I added a thin repurposed silk layer to my mask (other layers were not as thick as quilting cotton). I had better control sewing by hand. Made the mask for my daughter who is returning to college; no shame in the hand sewn stitches!

33. Thank you for perfect instructions. I am not really a sewer, but I did make the fitted mask by hand. It came out amazing. I have found that I really enjoy making them, and now have a whole collection. THANK YOU for taking the time to share your knowledge of sewing and also for the free downloads.

34. Thank you for perfect instructions. I am not really a sewer, but I did make the fitted mask by hand. It came out amazing. I have found that I really enjoy making them, and now have a whole collection. THANK YOU for taking the time to share your knowledge of sewing and also for the free downloads. Be well.

35. A quick thank you for your pattern, instructions and YouTube video. Very helpful. Hope you are keeping well.

36. Easy, clear instructions….I’ve made a ton so far and they’re great!

37. Thank you so much for this pattern! I have made hundreds of the pleated style (for our local medical and VA facilities as well as family). However, our grandson’s day care requires the fitted masks – apparently the kids don’t mess with the fitted ones as much as they do with the pleated ones. I didn’t have a pattern – so I found yours and it is perfect – adult and child. So now it is off to the sewing room to make more of these. (It is a great way to repurpose all those fabric scraps from quilt projects….)

38. Great pattern for the hubs. Way too big for my face. Going to try the child size now.

39. Thank you for this pattern…I want to try making the rounded style!
    ABOUT LOOPS-
    I have been using donated teeshirts to make ear loops. The fabric is soft and very stretchy so you don’t have to have the exact right size of loop.. I FIND elastic pulls at your ears if it’s not perfect for your face…very annoying for men who find the masks too tight.

    Cut 2. 1-1/2 ” wide strips about 6″ long for each ear.
    After cutting, pull the ends—the sides of the strip curl up around each other…no stitching! If you make them a bit longer, you can cut the loop in half after inserting so the wearer can knot it permanently to the correct length! Very comfy!
    Thanks again!

40. Wonderful simple pattern! Thank you. I made the one without pleats. This was my first sewing project and I have always wanted to learn to sew. Thank you for the beautiful video tutorial and the well designed professional pattern!

41. This is the best pattern that I have tried. Size is accurate for an adult. It was quick and easy to make.

42. This shaped pattern fits perfectly for both me and my husband. Thank you very much, for the pattern and the tips.

43. Your instructions for the shaped face mask were clear and easy to follow. Thank you for the video and the pattern!

44. I just used your shaped face mask pattern and it is great! It worked first time, was quick and the instructions were lovely & clear. I’ve made 3 today and will make some more from my fabric stash.
    Thank you!

45. Tights (I used some from last Halloween) cut straight across the leg make nice little elastic loops and they don’t need to be folded over and sewn. They are also nice and soft.

46. Thank you so very much for this pattern! As a health care worker and not having a lot of free time this simple and effective mask has made my life a lot easier! I appreciate you and how you are doing your part!

47. SIMPLE ADJUSTMENTS & THIS CAN BE REVERSIBLE!
    I liked this simple pattern and explanation. Thank you for sharing and posting. After making both an adult and child mask, I figured out how to make the mask reversible to give us more options in a household that needs 4 adult sized masks for outings like church. Before stitching the two sides facing each other, turn up/out each end. Then when you turn the mask right side out, the ends by the ears will be “finished.” Additionally, you can then tuck the ends of the elastic (or string, etc.) into those openings by the ears and finish each side off, stiching to hold in the elastic and close in the frayed edges that were tucked.

48. Thank you For your generosity in making this pattern available and making it easy to understand for non sewers!!!!

49. Hi,
    I am thankful for these instructions. You have given me several different ways to attach the mask. Also, You have mentioned a couple of ways to close the end. I am experimenting with these finishes for my family. If it doesn’t take up more time then the pleated ones, I will stick to these. I will share this with others.

50. Thank you for the pattern. My sewing skills are extremely rudimentary, and I appreciate you offering patterns and instructions for free <3

51. I really appreciate this method of sharing how to create something. I think that the instuctions are very accurate. The list of the materials needed made it easy to go through all my current craft materials in preparation to figure out any of the additional materials needed.

    Thanks you,
    Stephanie

52. I just wanted to Thank You for the patterns! I made one of each and your instructions were perfect!

53. Just sandwich it in the middle before you sew the top and bottom.

54. No you will cut the child size which is on the dotted line.

55. 2 options – the bottom elastic needs to go higher on the head. Otherwise cut it shorter to suit where it is comfortable for you. Thanks for making my mask.

56. I could use some help. I made the mask with the two elastics that go around the head. But the bottom one just hangs there!

57. Thank you for this pattern- I have been using #2. To make a child’s mask using the second pattern is the pattern the same size, just the elastic is shorter?

58. Thank you so much for this. I am not much of a sewer but your video tutorial is well made.

59. When using fabric instead of interface when do you add the fabric? Are you supposed to sew them together before sewing the ends together?

60. wow, Fantastic work you’re doing! Thanks for sharing I’m very appreciative of all your work and for writing this up. You’ve made it very easy to read and understand. I’m using custom face masks for everyday use but I really like your ideas and I will surely try it at home.

61. Thank you so much for these patterns! If you want to use wire that will stand up to washing, look on Amazon for stainless steel floral wire, gauge 20 or 22. Cut a piece 4″ long, then use a pair of needle-nose pliers to bend each end into a small loop. This will keep it from poking the person wearing the mask.

62. I really love to do this while wearing my sports face mask and so really like to get more about this kind of field. Wonderful stuff to read and I am so delighted to find this valuable article that is amazing. Appreciate it!

63. Make the inside pieces of the mask 1.5 inches longer and put a narrow hem on each inside edge. Then overlap then matching the outside.

64. Hi Jennifer, the pleated mask actually opens up quite wide so it should be ok unless the beard is extra bushy.

65. Could the pleated mask be modified to be longer to go under a beard?

66. I’ve been looking for an easy shaped face mask and this is excellent. THANK YOU!

67. When I leave a two inch opening for a filter the pocket opens apart along the center opening when I place the mask around my ears. The filter then is against my face in the center area. There is no allowance in your n design to overlap in this instance. How can I prevent this from happening.

68. Thank you for your helpful tutorial. I made some for a Seniors Home. Then staff in our church. And still making more for friends who wanted some & to people in the streets I come across during my walk. You have made a huge contribution with your patterns & video. Our Fabric store limits 10 m. per customer so I have to make several trips. Again thank you.

69. Excellent patterns! this was incredibly helpful, though I’d like to leave some constructive feedback that a lot of content on the page does make slower. I would recommend separating some of the more general tutorials like hand stitching into different posts and linking to each other within the article! thank you again!!

70. Thank you so much for the fitted mask pattern. It’s the best one I have found! Since you were so kind to share your pattern, I thought I would share one of my “tricks” with you. For the nose piece, I have been using regular coated and straightened paperclips from Dollar Tree. I use my needle nose pliers to turn the ends up and over. They are the perfect length,

71. Thank you so much, this was exactly what I was looking for. I´ve tried to make both types now. I think style no. 2 was the best.

72. Yes the pleats will open for the first style. You need to fold the pleats after inserting it.

73. Hi Caroline, Does your machine do a zig-zag stitch? That can help hold the seams better. Also perhaps a hand wash next time and soak in hot water rather than the machine.

74. Made a really lovely mask. But on first wash it just disintegrated. All the seams in the middle of the mask just freyed and came apart. How can i fix this?

75. Good info. But been sewung since a teen and I find brother sewing machines to be sturdy and dependable. Singer has cheapened the quality of their machines

76. Thank you for this!

    When making the mask with a filter pocket, what does the back look like? I struggled to get my filter in without the front becoming distorted and the pleats fully opening.

77. Buy an assorted packet of sharps and then choose one of the thicker ones. They are normally quite cheap.

78. Thank you for your kind words

79. I used non woven medium weight. Any interfacing will work. The purpose is to give the mask some stiffness so it stays up easily.

80. Hi! Can you recommend a type of interfacing? Nonwoven vs woven, light weight vs medium weight?

    Thank you!

81. I’m so grateful to you for taking the time to put together these patterns. They are beautifully simple and easy to follow and you have clearly taken great care to make sure that everyone understands every single instruction. Bless you.

82. Tank you for your patterns! As the elastic is hard to find, I have found a nice alternative. I cut my daughter’s leggings (they don’t fit anymore!) into 1/2 inch strips. When you stretch them, they roll and can substitute for elastic. It’s also comfortable to wear and high temp washable. Hope it can be useful to someone !

83. Hey, so I thought I’d share… I was in the middle of making the mask and realized the interfacing I had was the adhesive stuff to stick two pieces of fabric together, not the kind that just makes things a little stiffer. Anyway, I took some fabric that you would use to make reusable diapers and I put that on the other side of the interface. So the outside layer, then the interfacing, then the “diaper” fabric, then the inside layer. The diaper fabric is water proof. The problem of the fabric masks is that droplets can still get through, so my thought is with water proof fabric added that “fixes” the droplet problem. I mean it’s not perfect, but it’s one more layer of protection. Thought I’d pass my idea to you.

84. My sister has actually also used hair ties like the scrunchies only the plain elastic ones these work great as well

85. Hi, thanks for the fantastic tutorial on YouTube and the written instructions. I’ve viewed quite a few videos for face masks and this is the best one I’ve seen so far! I’m attempting to hand sew my first face mask and broke two needles already. Can you recommend any hand sewing needles sturdy enough to hand stitch the mask? Thanks!

86. I like your patterns

87. Thanks for the good and easy patterns. I added a piece of pipe cleaner that I doubled (4”) & twisted together, and then sewed a small cover for it out of two small rectangles of matching fabric. This made the mask fit very, very well against the nose and face.

88. Just a comment about starting hand sewing using a needle and thread. I used to be a member of a cross-stitch group and we used the loop method to start. This had two advantages. One, your initial stitch would be well anchored and not accidentally pull through. Secondly, you had fewer knots to deal with. In the loop method you cut your thread, approx 20 inches, gathered the two cut ends, threaded through the needle, approximately 4 inches. Then you put your needle through the fabric, and came back up through the fabric and caught the loop end with your needle and tightened. This would mean sewing with 2 strands versus one, but I think that only makes the stitching more secure. If I hand sew, I do this. I used this method when I sewed seed pearls onto my daughter’s wedding dress. I have included a link to a video below showing the method.

89. Thank’s for sharing and the step by step guides, have just made one but hope to make many more for family abroad. Once again many thank’s.

90. Really clear and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing

91. Your a great teacher ! This was very helpful and has good info. and is Pretty!
    I was able to make a hand sew mask with items I already had.
    You made me feel better and helped me to help myself !
    All is fine here .
    Hope you and your family are staying well.
    Thank you!

92. This Info is very helpful!
    Thanks for sharing this great article.

93. After viewing several patterns and understanding the contruction of various masks, yours is simple and easy. I have pieces of lining, fusible interfacing and much material that I can use. I have cut out at least 10 masks already. I plan to give some to friends and family members. Then my next project is to give to 10 homeless I see in the street at various sites near my home. It is important to give back. Thanks for the patterns, information, alternatives, directions and videos.

94. Thank you very much for sharing theses patterns and for all the useful information you provided along the way !!! Much appreciated 🙂
    Take good care and all the best !

95. Great instructions.
    There are some in depth details on face mask patterns, material and designs to use.

96. Hi Marsha, the dimensions are in the article and there is also a link if you prefer to download a pattern to read later.

97. For the optional metal piece to help it form around the bridge of your nose i had an idea.

    The twist ties from the bread package could work. Something that might work even better though? In the garden center of almost any store that has one, you should be be able to find a roll of the twist tie material. Its sold as an option to tie stakes together or attach a vine to a trellis. Its much stronger than pipe cleaners (imho) it is already covered in plastic. It comes in a roll of multiple feet and I’ve purchased rolls that even have a really nifty cutter.

    I’ve used them in costumes for a little added support and shaping. I don’t see why it won’t work for this.

98. Thank you so much for having written instructions! I tried a few Videos on YouTube but they go too fast and I would get lost. After several attempts, I found your Treasuries blog and was so happy. Just finished my first mask with no mistakes! 😷

99. Hi,
    Enjoyed you website…Would love the non-pleated pattern. Please send me link to pattern.
    BTW, I am a registered nurse, and want to make some for my colleagues.
    Thank you,
    Marsha

100. First, TY and bless you for posting these tutorials! Just a suggestion: On style 2, if you press the short ends back maybe 1/4” during step 4, once its turned right side out, there will be no raw edge. Topstitch with the elastic/ribbon in between the front and back and then either side can be the front depending on your mood!

101. Hi April, I haven’t done one to go over a beard. Perhaps try scaling it up by 10% on your photocopier.

102. Looks great.

103. Thanks so much. I’m a beginning sewer and I tried so many patterns, but your pattern 2 was the first one I was able to do successfully! I used hair ties instead of elastic on the kid size and it was the perfect fit for my 4 year old. I was wondering if you had a larger pattern or you had a suggestion to make a larger size. The adult size was too small to fit around my husband’s beard. Thanks for your help.

104. I just cut the ends off by 1/2 inch.

105. Hi Leslie, there are instructions on how to add it in this article.

106. I’m new to sewing and love your face mask pattern. I’m not sure how to add the filter pocket.
     I have no problem making the mask without the filter pocket, but, I want to add the pocket and
     not sure how.
     Thank you

107. the masks here are really cool and protective

108. Any suggestions for pattern number 1 adjustment for kids?

109. Yes always check the interfacing label from the manufacturer. An extra layer of fabric can be substituted if you are worried.

110. Thank you so much for your easy awesome instructions. That was so kind of you! I’m off to sew! God bless you. Megg L

111. the glue in the interfacing can cause issues – not good for breathing through!

112. I was so happy to find this free pattern. Thanks for your generosity. Your instructions were easy to follow. As a seasoned sewer, I made a change. I folded 3/8″ of the side raw edges to the inside, inserted the elastic and topstitched close to the fold and then again at 3/8″. Thanks again.

113. Hi Madeline, there are dimensions in the article for those that can’t download.

114. Hi Sheryl, what about doing straps that tie behind the head so you don’t need to worry about the elastic?

115. Yes I just cut the interfacing the same.

116. No just the original video. There is a diagram for the gap for the pocket.

117. Hi Jan, stay safe too. Thanks for reading.

118. Thanks so much for that. All fixed now.

119. Yes people are just using what they have. I’ve seen all sorts.

120. Hello, I have holiday fabric that I would like to use since I have quite a bit. That should be ok right?

121. Hi, thanks for this. Just a typo heads up. The graphic showing the diagram for the fabric strap alternative has a mistake (I think). In the text you wrote “18 inch long (46cm) x 1 inch (2.5cm)” but the text on the image says 8×1 inch (46 x 2.5cm). I think you meant 18 x 1 inch? Just letting you know

122. Thank you so much for generously sharing this. God Bless you and your family and friends. This comes from the UK.

123. Made 2, style #2 masks yesterday. Took me a while since I’m a very beginner sewer but your instructions were easy to follow. Thank you for posting this during this crazy time in our lives!!

124. Have you done a new video with the filter pocket in mask #2. I do better seeing a video when making something.

125. to add the filter did you cut with sam pattern as interfacing but folded?

126. I love your sight and these masks, tutorial, etc. My dilemma is I am making mask for 2 yr old toddler/granddaughter that may or may not take a walk in front of the apt. with her parents. Her face measurements are nose to nose 3 1/4 and ear to ear 8 1/2. The problem what length should the straps be. I feel 18” is to long. Thanks for your help.

127. Having a little difficulty downloading the pattern. The music is just beautiful!

128. Thank you, DIY, for this face mask pattern. But even more so, thank you for cautioning everyone that these homemade masks will not provide any protection against someone else’s germs or viruses.

129. Hi Jacey, Just a medium weight one sided interfacing. It was a generic brand.

130. What kind of interfacing did you use?

131. I USED INTERFACE PLUS 3M filter (FILTRETE )for AC systems in homes I went and got the highest number 1900 they’re sold at Lowe’s and home improvement stores. Jesus bless y’all’s day.

132. Hi Amanda, I’m not a health expert but from what I have read knit is not as good as tightly woven cotton. What about an old pillowcase? Check the WHO or CDC for recommendations.

133. Can you use knit fabric for this? That’s all I have at home. Would you recommend changing the pattern at all for knit fabric?

134. Hi Fiona, interfacing is not the same as a filter. I would ask the healthcare workers what they need. Obviously, surgical professional N95 masks are best but I know there is a shortage. No fabric mask will stop viruses.

135. Can interfacing (like heatnbond) be used in place of a filter? If I’m donating to healthcare workers should I do both?

136. Thank you for this video. I believe it is important to share the information you have provided. Your directions for hand sewing are wonderful. Sewing seems to have come a lost art these days. The use of facemasks for slowing the spread of the virus. They WILL make
     a difference, along with handwashing, staying home as much as possible and using common sense.
     Thank you from another sewer.

137. Hi M, Use an extra layer of fabric instead. Cut it the same size as the outside pieces on the solid line.

138. I’m trying to make the second mask, and it’s looking great! Only problem is that I have no clue what type of interfacing I should use. I got some but it’s definitely NOT breathable. Any help would be awesome!

139. For some stiffness

140. Hi Christine, for an extra layer of protection and some stiffness

141. Hi Tina, the solid line is for the fabric and the dotted line is for the interfacing

142. Hi Toni, for age 5-7 cut 1 inch off the ends. For 7-10 cut 1/2 inch off the ends.

143. Yes the interfacing gives stiffness and an extra layer. If you want to add a filter, leave a gap in the back of style 2.

144. Excellent directions. Thank you for sharing!

145. Awesome patterns. Cut the music out…too loud. Can’t hear the person speaking.

146. Cut the music out…too loud. Can’t hear the person speaking.

147. Q: Is the interfacing solely to provide stiffness to the mask so to keep its form? As there is no filter qualities ti the interfacing.

148. These are great!! Any chance of you having them in kids’ size?

149. Good morning! Great pattern and instructions. One question when the pattern is downloaded and printed it looks as if there is one pattern imposed on top of the other. Is there a reason for this? I have downloaded and printed per your instructions. Blessings, Tina

150. Thank you for sharing this pattern. We appreciate having something to protect ourselves on grocery runs so that we can protect our medically fragile daughter. We are appreciative.

151. why did u use interfacing on he mask??

152. why did u use interfacing?

153. Cut the inner layer the same size as the outside and just sew it all together. That way it is all caught into the seams.

154. Hi Robin, thanks for your kind words. Stay safe.

155. Cut down the sides by 1/2 inch

156. Just cut down the sides by 1/2 to 1 inch

157. Cut the fabric for the middle the larger solid line so it gets caught in the seams

158. The interfacing just gives some stiffness. Yes, it can be called fusible web. The interfacing I have while thick is ok to breathe. I’ve worn my samples lots of times washed in between. Otherwise use extra fabric.

159. Hi Jenny, either work. Cut fabric strips 18 inches (46cm) each. Bias would be good as it is a bit thicker

160. Thanks so much for sharing! Do you have any workarounds or advice on using bias strips, or just extra fabric for the straps? I have tons and tons of fabric but limited on elastic and ribbon.

     Thank you!

161. What is the purpose of the interfacing? I have fusible web. Is that the same thing? Can you breathe through the webbing? It seems pretty solid.

162. Thanks for this! For style number 2, if we do not have interfacing, the video stated that we can just use fabric instead. Do we cut the fabric the same as the other pieces of fabric or smaller like the interfacing? Thank you!

163. Hello what are the measurements for kids?

164. Will this mask work for Children age 10 & 9?

165. Thank you for this tutorial and the pattern. I have beloved friends who are frail, and a hubby with asthma, and although these masks won’t protect them against the virus, it is better than nothing.
     And I must tell you that the music with this tutorial is so inspiring! I love it. I have no idea who the artist is, or the name of the song, but thank you for sharing this with me.
     Blessings.

166. It is impossible to find interfacing. I was told by a trusted medical professional that 3 layers of cotton will work. How should fabric be stacked and sewn with an inner layer on pattern 2?

167. Great design and explanation. Thank you so much. We made our first mask today and it came out great following the video instructions.

168. Hi Jacqueline, the hemming tape could certainly be used for the edges. You would need to sew the elastic at least though. Tape won’t be as strong as stitching but if you make a few you can replace it once it looks worn.

169. for Style 2 – You could leave a gap in the center seam on the back fabric and then feed a filter in that way. Yes you could hand sew but use really small stitches so it doesn’t pull apart or split.

170. Thank you so much for sharing! Your tutorial is very professional and easy to follow.
     Stay safe!

171. Dixi and Friends,

     Good day. I can not sew, at all. Therefore, any attempts at making a mask may not be beneficial. My concerns would be sewing/stitching borders of mask or closing in any seems. So, could you please tell me if an iron on hem would be of any help? Also in your professional opinion, does the integrity hold well (well enough for repeated washing and wearing)? If the integrity is seemingly ok, I will attempt to make a few mask to “lessen the burden” of the iron-on stitching. FYI I will attempt to make pattern #1. It seems simple.

172. Thank you for sharing.

173. Do you have any mask patterns that would allow one to add in a filter? Also, would you still be able to hand sew that type of pattern?

174. I just added this tutorial as a PDF download on my pattern site at https://treasurie.com/products/diy-mask . Download and open in Adobe Reader.

175. Hi Nancy, I have now added this tutorial as a PDF download at https://treasurie.com/products/diy-mask for those that want to print the whole tutorial. There is also a link halfway down this tutorial if you just want to print the pattern

176. Thinner elastic is fine too. People can even cut up strips of fabric to use as ties. The idea is to use what you have access to. Keep healthy and thanks for reading

177. Thanks for this. So much kindness now amid all the challenge. I just ordered some 1/8th inch elastic cording before I saw your design. Do I have to do anything special to make that work in your designs? I will be hand stitching, not my strong suit, so I want to make the simplest design. I’m guessing this is style one. Again, wishing you good luck and good health as we all weather this worldwide crisis.

178. Please send me the patterns to print out for masks.

179. Download the image (PDF) to your computer and then open with Adobe Reader. Adobe reader (free) normally fixes anything strange that is happening.

180. I have a mac and for some reason this keeps printing with a double image. Of course my preview image shows it normally but when I actually print it. there is this bizzare double image where one is bigger than the other.

181. Hi Barbara, there is a link for the curved pattern about half way down so you. It will come straight up so you can print.

182. Hi Ann, if you right click on the side of the page and press print you can print the page. You will need to click on the curved pattern link separately. Thanks for reading.

183. I would like to get these two pattern email to me please love them look

184. Is there any way to print this tutorial? Only saw a link to download the curved mask template. Thank you!