CHEZVIES: Surgical Mask Tutorial

Just a quick post regarding pleated mask. If you don't want to do the binding like in the original tutorial, you can do the following :

1. Cut the fabric 9.5" Wide x 14" long. (For broader face, you can cut 10" W or as needed). The measurements in this tutorial here is based on general surgical mask.

2. Follow the tutorial for creating pocket, nose wire and pleats.

3. Once, you're done, the mask should measure more or less as follow: (please note that you can modify the pleats, the tutorial is guidance, esp for novice sewist)

4. Now, fold the raw edges by 1/8" or so towards the lining side (where the pocket is) and then fold it again by 1/2" and edge stitch. (I am making mask without lining here)

5. Insert the elastic or ties and it's ready. Super easy! Maybe a bit fiddly in the beginning but you will get the hang of it.

Thank you for downloading the tutorial. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me.

We're all in this together and we will get through this pandemic together. Keep sewing, stay healthy and safe, everyone!

Happy Sewing,

Elvira

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3D Mask Pattern

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.