CHEZVIES: Easy Face Mask Tutorial

Well, I am still sewing face masks, though mainly I made to giveaway to friends and families. And now as the weather is getting more humid and hot, we need several masks to wear throughout the day, right?

I've been making the above-pictured snug fit face masks and I shared the templates and video tutorial on my Youtube Channel.

This snug-fit face mask is comfortable to wear. I like to wear it when I do my daily chores. As I have quite bad dust allergies, I need to wear a mask even when I cut fabrics and sew. The snug-fitted face mask has pleats on the sides so that there's no gap and also helps in creating 3D shape and makes you breathe easily.

These are other Extra spacious face masks I made recently. This mask style is my boys' favorite cos they don't feel suffocated when they wear it. And this is a great mask to wear as an outer layer with your disposable mask.

Watch this: How to make Extra Spacious Face Mask

I also made these pretty Indian print 3D masks that were a custom order. I made extra for myself too as I love the prints and this is my fave mask style. But on these masks, instead of having the elastic go through the casing, I simply sew in the elastic. The fabrics are very soft and I use either poplin or cambric cotton for the lining.

Also Watch: How to Sew Spacious 3D Face Mask.

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Looks like the face mask is here to stay. Personally, I like wearing a face mask when I go out even before the pandemic. And now with new Covid19 variants discovered almost every week, I would not feel safe without a face mask even if I got vaccinated. I believe by protecting myself, I am protecting my family and my society.

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Thank you for stopping by today. Stay safe & healthy!

Have a nice day!

Elvira

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Winter in my place means dry and dusty. It's time to make a dust mask again. This time I share how to make a surgical mask type. It's super-duper easy.

All you need is :

- 2 pieces of fabrics - 7.5" W x 6" H
(Kids Size : - 6” W x 5.5” H)
(widen and lengthen as needed)

- 2 pieces of binding strip - 1.75" w x 5" H

- 10" Long Elastic Cord

Although cloth face mask may not be as effective as N95 mask in filtering fine dust, but it is better than nothing. I'd suggest adding a layer of folded tissue paper when you wear the mask, which I believe can screen as much as 75% of dust particles, according to THIS report. I'd suggest using tightly woven fabric for better results.

I'd also suggest to wash the cloth mask everyday after your use it. It's always better to make a few, especially if you're highly allergic to dust and pollen. I hope this little bit of information will be helpful for you.

You can download the full PDF Version below and start making.

Pattern Update : Added instruction for adding nose wire, as follows:

Adding Nose Wire :

I use twist and tie as nose wire, it works like a charm. To add nose wire, BEFORE making the Pleats, sew one line 1/4 Inch away from one of the long edges, approx 5” long and centered.