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Best DIY Cloth Face Mask – Adjustable Ties, Filter pocket and Flexible Nose Bridge

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Skip to content61A great DIY Cloth Face mask with adjustable ties, filter pocket and an optional flexible nose piece. Can be used alone or over N95 respirators to eventually help prolong their use. There’s an option to add a small metal strip/wire at the top — so that it can be bent over the nose to improve the face seal. It is made entirely from fabric which is great as all the large stores are currently out of elastic.If you are just getting started with sewing, make sure to read to the end as I share few great sewing tips that will help you sew the mask more quickly and easily.Also note that homemade masks are only a last resort option, are not considered PPE and their ability to protect against virus is unknown.According to CDC (as of 31 March 2020): HCP (health care providers) use of homemade masks:In settings where facemasks are not available, HCP might use homemade masks (e.g., bandana, scarf) for care of patients with COVID-19 as a last resort. However, homemade masks are not considered PPE, since their capability to protect HCP is unknown. Caution should be exercised when considering this option. Homemade masks should ideally be used in combination with a face shield that covers the entire front (that extends to the chin or below) and sides of the face.We occasionally link to goods offered by vendors to help the reader find relevant products. Some of the links may be affiliate meaning we earn a small commission if an item is purchased.Table of ContentsYou actually need very little in terms of materials and tools:Downloads:&nbsp;Printable instructions for the face mask with adjustable ties, nose stay and filter pocket (PDF)Follow us for free patterns &amp; tutorials!I saw a nurse wearing a medical themed fabric mask and though that this is a great way to show appreciation to our front-liners. So, I went out to find suitable 100% cotton fabrics that you can buy online. If you stumble across a great design, share it in the comments below!We occasionally link to goods offered by vendors to help the reader find relevant products. Some of the links may be affiliate in nature meaning we earn a small commission if an item is purchased. Read full disclosure hereWatch the video first and then follow the written step by step instructions below.Please enjoy and don’t forget to Like and SUBSCRIBE over on YouTube to be kept up to date with new videos as they come out.1. Cut the fabric into rectangles (cut 1 from the main fabric and 2 from the lining fabric if you are making two-colored mask)(optional – if using the pattern: make sure the pattern is printed at 100% (no scale) on US letter paper. Measure the square test box to ensure the sizing is correct before you cut the fabric)2. Place the lining pieces on a horizontal surface with the pretty sides facing each other and pin the corners3. Fold the pinned fabrics in half lengthwise and press with your fingers to create a crease in the middle4. Mark a 2” horizontal line starting from one of the short sides along the crease. (Repeat for the opposite side)5. Sew along the marks, backstitching at the beginning and the end, leaving the middle unsewn6. Take both corners of the top fabric and bring them to the bottom. (Repeat for the back fabric) The filter pocket is ready7. Place the main fabric on top of the filter pocket fabric with the pretty side facing down. Pin the corners8. Sew the short sides of the mask and turn it inside out9. Fold in fourths and press to create creases. To do that first press the face mask to smoothen it out. Next, fold it in half and press with a lot of steam. Open it, and bring both edges to the middle, then press again.10. Create pleats: Flip the face mask to the other side. Create 1/2 inch folds facing upwards, while pinning the edges until you have 3 pleats. Make sure all pleats are facing the same direction.11. Sew the bias tape ends: Take one of the bias strips and open one of the ends so that the right sides are touching each other. Sew across the short side as close to the edge as possible. Turn the corner back. (Repeat for the other three ends of the bias tape strips)TIP: If you have run out of bias tape, you can make your own with any fabric you want and WITHOUT any tools. Check out the fastest way to make bias tape/binding here&nbsp;12. Fold the bias tape in half and press well with your finger. Fold the mask in half with the short sides touching each other and press with your fingers to create a crease in the middle13. Open the middle of the bias tape, find the crease you’ve just created and pin it to the crease in the upper raw edge of the mask. (Repeat for the other side)14. Sew the bias tape to the mask by sewing along the crease that is positioned closest to the edge. (Repeat for the other side)&nbsp;15. (OPTIONAL) To create the nose wire stay: cut a 7” wire and bend its end inwards by half an inch Insert the wire along the top edge.16. Fold the bias tape along the stitch line, then fold again to enclose the raw edge of the mask and cover the first line of stitches. Pin. Topstitch in place, making sure you catch the bias tape on the backThere are few tools/notions that can help make a bunch of masks faster and easier.17. (OPTIONAL) Sew on either side of the wire, across the short side of the upper bias tape, to enclose the wire.18. Sew along the entire length of the bias tape as close to the edge as possible.19. Sew along the left and right edge of the mask to secure the pleats in place.The mask is now ready! Here’s how it looks:and here’s how you insert the filter in the pocket on the backside:Our FREE face mask patterns:Do you like this?Wanna be friends? Click HERE and follow me on PinterestRELATED:So, did you make this DIY face mask? How did it come along? Was it easy to sew?Did you find sewing the pleats difficult? Tell us, we’d love to hear from you!Related PostsHow to Sew a Vaccination Record Card Holder for 1 or 2 peopleAnti fog face Mask for Glasses Wearers | Reverse Nose Fold Face Mask PatternDIY Face Mask&nbsp;Carrying&nbsp;Pouch (FREE pattern + VIDEO)3D Clear Face Mask with REMOVABLE Window for the Deaf / Hard of HearingHow can I get the printed directions for the facemask? I have difficulty keeping up with the video.Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyLong time supporter, and thought I’d drop a comment.Keep up the good work– and hope you all take care of yourself during the coronavirus scare!Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyFirst time sewer, did this mask for my wife (i’m a better sewer) it was easy, just sewing the cleats a little hard, i guess it was the material. Used cotton poly and 100% cotton.Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyHow can I get a printed copy of the facemask. I can’t keep up with the video.Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyHow do I get a printed out copy of this facemask, looked all over can’t find it. Hard to keep up with the video.Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyAhhhh using my walking foot would be a much easier method! I’m using cute animal prints for the NICU. One tip I picked up is using long hairpins/clips to hold the pleats down…. game changer!Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyMost masks I see medical professionals wear have the ties coming off the sides. It wouldn’t be hard to change it, but I’m wondering about the nose piece. Maybe add another piece of trim to the top? What do you think?Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyHi,Is there a printable doc for tis facemask?ThanksLeave a reply:Cancel ReplyHi, thank you for the information! I work for emergency physicians. Did you reload the pdf pattern? I may be overlooking, but don’t see it. thank you!Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyIs there a seam allowance? 1/4? 3/8? That would be nice to know for us beginners! Thank you for the awesome patternLeave a reply:Cancel ReplyIs there a seam allowance? That would be helpful for us beginners! 1/4? 3/8? Thanks for the awesome tutorial!Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyThank you for the tutorial…making one now….but what is the Seam Allowance? 1/4? 1/2?Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyGreat video, consider using wonder clips instead of pins. You will love the difference. They make thing so much easier.Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyI have been looking at patterns all morning and yours makes the most sense. Probably a little more labor intensive and more durable. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyDo you think 0.875″ bias tape would be too wide? It’s all I have on hand but I want to try this out.Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyWould like a copy or tutorial video to my house if possibleLeave a reply:Cancel ReplyI don’t see a mention of seam allowance. When you are sewing the sides to together, what are you using for the seam allowance? And again when sewing over the pleats, what are you using for the seam allowance? In the video, it looks like maybe 1/4″ the first time and 1/2″ the second, but that not the presser foot that I have. Thanks.Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyIs it important to have double folded bias tape rather than single? Bias tape is the only part I don’t have so I’m looking at amazon and what’s the best price. New sewer here!Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyWhat size fabric rectangle would you recommend for a child size mask?Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyWhat’s a good size to cut a filter for this.Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyThanks for a great, easy to follow tutorial. This should not be at all difficult to make. A suggestion that I would like to pass along is to dismantle a 3M True HEPA air filter and use the material to make the filter insert. It can be pleated and sewn along the edges to fit perfectly in the fabric mask. This addition will up the protection close to that of an N95 mask. This filter can’t be washed, so one will need to make enough to discard them after one use. I haven’t dismantled my filter yet, but I expect to be able to make least 20 inserts from one filter. Texas A &amp; M has a video demonstrating how to make a mask using just the filter material and staples. I like to sew and have time on my hands,so I’m going to the trouble of making fabric masks to put the filters in just to be more attractive. The filter is what does the job of stopping the virus.Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyThe best out all very clear at a speed everyone can learn n make a face mask! Thank you so much. Sending love, Take care and stay safe everyoneYou may also like these masks:16 How To Make A 5 Minute Face Maskshttps://www.diytomake.com/how-to-make-face-mask/Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyMorning Helen. I am pretty new to sewing, and there was a step with the liner/insert I am not understanding.Step 6 in the PDF: Take both corners of the top fabric and bring them to the bottom.(Repeat for the back fabric)The filter pocket is ready.After reading and reading – the liner is going to be 9″ x 3.5″ is how I read it, but I know that’s not correct. Your video shows you folding top corners to bottom on one side, while still maintaining a 9″ x 7″ shape. What am I missing 🙂Thanks and be safeTerryLeave a reply:Cancel ReplyI would say this is one of the best article I’ve read.You nailed it 8, from beginning to end. To write this youmight have worked hard for research.Best regards,Abildgaard DukeLeave a reply:Cancel Reply[…] of our readers who wanted to try our “DIY Surgical Fabric Face Mask with Adjustable Ties” asked how to make their own mask ties as quickly as possible without any special tools. So, […]Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyHi! For some reason I can’t seem to find the link to the video for this actual mask. The links at the top are for other masks, &amp; the big part at the bottom that actually says, “video,” doesn’t have a clickable link. Is it in there somewhere else or am I totally missing something? hahaLeave a reply:Cancel ReplyThanks for this video! Easy instructions and the resulting man looks great! I’ve made two so far, and have requests from extended family to make more. Do you have a suggestion for what size I should cut the material for children’s masks?Leave a reply:Cancel ReplySuperb website you have here but I was curious about if you knew of any forumsthat cover the same topics discussed in this article? I’d really love to be a part of group where I can getcomments from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest.If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Many thanks!Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyFor both this mask and the “diy mouth mask” what size do we cut the filter inserts?Thanks so much for the tutorials!!Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyHi there! Is there a PDF of the pattern available or do we need to draft it ourselves?Thanks!Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyOh, my! I loved your pattern and couldn’t wait to try it. Being a health care person, I wanted max filtration so chose thicker, tighter cotton liners % a fairly thick T-shirt fabric front. I bent 5-6 pins trying to pin the pleats in place! Then I figured out I’d be sewing 18 layers of this thick fabric during parts of sewing the pleats, and it dawned on me why it was so hard to pin the darn things.I ended up trimming the inside seams down to about 3/8″ and zigzagging their edges to prevent raveling so that I could stitch the edges further in and “only” stitch 9 layers while sewing the pleats. Still broke a sewing machine needle, LOL. It seems to have turned out pretty well, but as an amateur at this type of project, it’ll take me awhile (and a re-evaluation of my choice of materials) to start another one.Thanks for a great video &amp; instructions!Leave a reply:Cancel ReplyRecent PostsOur Top sewing machinesFor BeginnersFor kidsFor clothesFor denimFor curtainsHello Kitty modelsSend this to a friend

Skip to content61A great DIY Cloth Face mask with adjustable ties, filter pocket and an optional flexible nose piece. Can be used alone or over N95 respirators to eventually help prolong their use. There’s an option to add a small metal strip/wire at the top — so that it can be bent over the nose to improve the face seal. It is made entirely from fabric which is great as all the large stores are currently out of elastic.If you are just getting started with sewing, make sure to read to the end as I share few great sewing tips that will help you sew the mask more quickly and easily.Also note...

Best DIY Cloth Face Mask – Adjustable Ties, Filter pocket and Flexible Nose Bridge

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