JoAnn just sent out a request for Surgical Masks! What a great way to help! Here is a link to their video tutorial. Their video is great, but a large portion of it is creating the pattern. Don’t feel like drawing it out yourself or don’t have a nice grid ruler? Here is a PDF version … Continue reading JoAnn Surgical Mask Pattern

Here is a new version of my face mask tutorial! It uses the same pattern as my previous tutorial that had fabric ties. Face Mask Family Sizes by learncreatesew The fabric ties are great! They are durable, comfortable, and work really well. That said, they can be time consuming to sew and can be challenging … Continue reading Face Mask with Yarn Ties

With face masks on the brain lately, I can’t help but think of new ways to make them. This new tutorial has a wide fabric tie in the back, kind of like you would see on a bandanna or headbands. I really like the look of it. It has an odd shape when flat, but … Continue reading Face Mask with Wide Fabric Tie

I know what you are thinking…not another face mask! I promise, my next project will be something different, but I couldn’t resist. I was talking to my mom about different types of face masks and when fleece came up I just had to share this idea. Not all of us are seamstresses, but we all … Continue reading No Sew Fleece Face Mask

I was doing some research into how materials filter particles and found that Shop Towels, filter particles better than a lot of fabrics and interfacing. As a result, I decided to make a quick face mask using blue shop towels. If the supplies are available near you they are quick, easy, and affordable. I was … Continue reading Disposable Blue Shop Towel Face Mask

This is one of my favorite face masks. SO comfortable! And I love the fit! With a lot of face masks I have a hard time finding just the right fit. Since the knit fabric stretches, it wraps around the face quite nicely. I used a brushed polyester spandex from JoAnn that has a great … Continue reading Stretch Knit Face Mask

I really like the look of contoured face masks! Making a pattern has been on my to-do list for several weeks, and I am happy to share it with you today! With many of the patterns I tried, I found that the mask would move around a lot when I spoke. This drove me crazy, … Continue reading Contour Face Mask

If you are looking for a face mask that provides additional protection, then this may be the mask for you. Nose bridge wire allows for a more personalized fit, and a filter will make your mask more effective. This mask uses the same basic pattern shape as my regular Contour Face Mask, but has additional … Continue reading Contour Face Mask with Nose Bridge Wire and Filter Pocket

I just had to give this project a try, I couldn’t help myself. I normally do a lot of costuming, and when I had the idea to branch away from cotton fabrics for the mask I couldn’t resist! This was a lot of fun to make 🙂 I don’t think it would be my everyday … Continue reading Lace Overlay Face Mask

I am constantly trying the think of new ways to improve face masks. I am going to be wearing these every day to work like many of you and I hope to create masks that are both comfortable and functional. After making the 3 layer mask with a filter pocket I thought I would give … Continue reading 2 Layer Face Mask with Filter Pocket