DIY Fabric Face Mask Sewing Patterns

The main aim of a DIY fabric mask is to prevent YOUR bodily fluids from being expelled or you being splashed on by someone else’s bodily fluids. It is my (non-medical) understanding that air still flows through the masks to a certain degree. The best fabric for surgical face masks is cotton that can be easily washed and NON woven fabric as a filter that can be replaced several times during the day. You can purchase readymade carbon filters too.

The fabric should be a high thread count. If you have Egyptian cotton bed sheets they are most likely the right kinda fabric with a high thread count. High thread count fabric feels soft to the touch and creases easily when washed.

Some of the DIY patterns for surgical masks below use dried out non-woven baby wipes as the filter, but you will need to find a pattern to suit your own needs and supplies you have on hand for making your mask. Some of these links have free printable face mask patterns to help you sew and guide you.

Gathered facemask with Ear loops (Pink floral in Photo)

Shaped Face and nose curved surgical mask for a tight fit (camo fabric photo)

Craft passion has a great pdf template for sewing your own medical mask and comes in different sizes for different ages too.

Bluprint has create an online tutorial for a firm structured mask also, this style tends to sit on the face better.

This article shows you all the different options for face mask filters.

In the last few weeks, sewing supplies have become hard to obtain, including Elastic. If you are looking for supplies many Handmade crafters are selling off their stock of Elastic on Etsy

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!