Face Mask Sewing Patterns Roundup

Given the recent outbreak, many have realized the benefits of using face masks when going out in public. This has even been mandated in many countries already and it seems like it may only be a matter of time before that comes to the US.

Unfortunately, many people have now discovered that all the major stores including the likes of Amazon are currently out of N95 mask or that the prices have been jacked up so much that they are simply not affordable.

It’s unclear what value a fabric face mask would have but it seems to me it is probably better than nothing. It will not stop truly aerosolized virus particles but it definitely seems like it would help if someone coughed or sneezed directly on you. You’ll have to make your own call.

Here’s a list of a bunch of different styles of face mask sewing patterns. Please enjoy and stay well.

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We talk about all the different filter options, the best fabrics to use and how to make a mask if you can’t sew or only have limited supplies to make your masks.

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I do love wearing a pretty dress, but they’re strangely hard to find in the stores. And even more difficult to find one that fits. The bodice is either too long or the shoulders too short, the waist too low or the hips too tight. And when you do find the unicorn dress that fits and has a style you like, you often end up paying quite a bit for it. But you can sew your own dress and have exactly what you want.

Melissa at Melly Sews has a tutorial showing how you can make your own pleated dress. You won’t need a pattern – she shows how to cut the pieces based on your measurements. This is such a pretty dress! And made from your own measurements, you’ll end up with a dress literally made just for you.

This pretty dress has pleats above and below the bust and tie straps. The top is a straight edge which is easy to cut and easy to fit. Sundress style tie straps are easily adjustable. You can make your dress as long or as short as you like – maxi length, midi length, or even a mini length dress! (Personally, I love a good maxi dress.)

Melissa’s tutorial is easy to follow, with all the information you need to take your own measurements and then use that information to cut your pieces to the right size. She then walks you through what you need to do to sew everything up.

Marking and ironing pleats is a not a quick task, but the end result is worth it. The pleats create strong vertical lines while adding fullness to a skirt. You will need to use a fabric that can hold a crease in order for the pleats to work.

Head over to Melly Sews for the pleated dress sewing tutorial.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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