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No Elastic Face Mask with Filter Pocket (for hospital donations)

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Medical workers prefer masks that tie behind the head as opposed to elastic ear loops as they rub the back of the ears and cause terrible irritation. This super easy face mask uses clothesline/shoelace instead of elastic and is super easy to sew, even for beginner sewists.

There are two sizes to choose from – adult and kids. The design is really forgiving and the tie design helps the mask mold to the face and prevents gaping of the sides.

Just 7 straight stitches and the mask is done. It features filter pocket for those who prefer to add an additional filter and (optional) nose wire piece.

The “Fast and Easy Mask” has both written directions with a ton of step by step images AND video tutorial for the visual learners.

All you need is: fabric, tie, basic sewing notions and few spare minutes of your time. The design is super simple, and the tutorial basically guide you through every step of the way, so that you can sew up this NO elastic face mask even if you are a complete beginner in sewing. It is so simple, that if you can sew a straight stitch and follow directions, you can sew it!

See the full tutorial here. 

Check out our other articles related to face masks
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Wanting to create your own custom face mask? Check out this Website that allows you to design your own mask with ,photos, font and colors.

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Twist Wire Headband Sewing Tutorial

Cute summer hair is easy with a twist wire headband like this.  Headed to the beach?  To the park?  Just running errands around town?  Pull your hair back in a twist wire headband and you’ve got fun summer hair with no fuss.  There’s no need to tie a knot – just twist the ends of the headband around each other and the wires inside will hold it in place.  It’s also great for holding your hair up in a bun.  Perfect for hot summer days when you want to keep your hair off your neck!

Petro at Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew a twist wire headband.  It’s a quick little project you can sew in about 30 minutes.  Though I have a feeling that once you sew one, you’ll want to sew a bunch!  And why not?  Because if one cute headband is good, a stack of them is even better!  And then you can have one to match any outfit.  Head to Easy Peasy Creative for the twist wire headband sewing tutorial.

Are you looking for more things to sew for easy summer style?  Here are some suggestions:

This kimono cardigan is easy to make and dresses up even the most casual of outfits!  It also makes a great swim coverup if you’re headed to the beach or pool.  It takes just a few seams and there’s no pattern required.  Use lightweight, flowy fabrics to create a beautiful drape.  Go to Simple Simon & Co for an easy sewing tutorial. 

Take a basic t-shirt pattern and use it to sew a beautiful maxi dress!  It’s Always Autumn has a tutorial showing how.  Maxi dresses are the perfect summer dress.  Just throw on a maxi dress with some cute sandals and you’ve got a complete summer outfit.  It doesn’t get easier than that!

[photo credit: Easy Peasy Creative]

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