Mask Tutorial using hair ties

 As 2020 comes to an end I decided I better put my mask pattern out there...its like showing the world that yes...I am a sewist and I am a mask maker of 2020!

The pattern I have been using for the past  9 months comes from  Craft Passion   I just use the basic shape of the mask...very simple, no filter and no wire. I also use hair ties instead of elastic...If you sew as well then you can remember how there was a shortage in elastic?  No one had elastic...even Amazon sold out of elastic!    (oh and for some reason no toilet paper either....not sure what people were doing with the excess amount of toilet paper..)     

 So because of the lack of elastic I came up with an alternative and I think it works better than elastic. Its more comfortable and easy to install in the mask.

 

These hair ties are $1 for 100 at all a dollar and yes they hold up! I have been using them and washing them and they have not deteriorated. I also make sure to wash all my fabrics first before making the masks.

 Even though most stores make and sell them now I still get requests… And I know mine are more expensive than the store-bought ones but I don’t know… People just love handmade items.

Skills you will learn:

sewing on a curve

attaching elastic

sewing a pleat

top stitching

here is a link to my tutorial

Face Mask Tutorial

Snappy Mask Pouch

 This is a Sewing Tutorial for a small vinyl bag for your mask!

 

So masks are still a thing however they may be doing more harm than good if you are the type that just puts it in your purse… Or worse have you pulled into the parking lot you see your mask on the car floor then pick it up to put it on your face? Think about it… You are putting it up to your mouth! Thats not very sanitary....Because it's made of vinyl, you can wipe it out with a clorox wipe everyday.  If you can benefit from this then you will want to stick around to learn how to make this vinyl Snappy Bag.

This bag has vinyl and it snaps closed from tape measure. I uploaded a youtube video showing you  different tips for sewing with vinyl. We will also install casing for the tape measure.   

After watching this video you will learn how to make a Snappy vinyl bag for your mask and when masks are no longer a thing you can turn it into a snack bag!

The fabric used to make this pouch is Rifle Paper Co Primavera cotton fabric.

Items I used in my tutorial: 

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