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Face mask – template free – video tutorial

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Face masks are great to protect others and yourself from a number of viruses as well as allergens.

This year face masks have become mandatory in some countries and I’ve started to test out other ways to make them so I can find the most comfortable type.

This time I’ve made a template-free 3D mask.

I’ve made it in 2 sizes: small (S) and medium/large (S/L). Check the video for details and method.

Learn to make an easy cloth face mask

Fabrics featured on the video

  • May Gibbs Blossom Babies Yellow on Cotton.
    I hard time choosing just one fabric from this collection. All the May Gibbs range has beautiful prints and the cotton is very soft and great to work with.
  • Desert Dew Flame by Ellie Whittaker – Nerida Hansen. This fabric is 100% GOTS certified organic cotton printed with low impact dyes.

More information

The use of face masks and respirators in the context of COVID-19, Department of Health, Australia

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“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

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How to make a comfortable face mask – video tutorial

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My previous face mask tutorial uses ear loops and I find them a bit comfortable after a while. So this time I’m using bias tape instead.

How to make a face mask with bias tape

You can use store bought bias tape or make your own. I made my own so I could choose my own print.

Learn how to make continuous bias tape

Fabric collections

The fabrics are 100% organic cotton which is great if you’re wearing them against your skin. I really love these collections.

Dancing in the water by Marketa Stengl:

Sealife by Adena Jooste

Spring with birds by Adena Jooste

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Offer is valid up to 9/9/2020.

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If you don’t have a printer, you can download my face mask guide (PDF) to get the details on how far apart to make the folds.

Information about cloth face masks

Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19.

My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

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Face mask video tutorial

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If you’re sick, in order to protect others, the best advice is to stay home and stay away from others.

If you can’t just stay home then you should wear a face mask as well as wash your hands properly and frequently and follow the advice of the health authorities in your country.

Some pharmacies have run out of masks so I thought it would be a good idea to show you  how you can make one quickly and easily using some beautiful fabrics – check out the cat fabric in the video (details below). 

And while you’re at it, and particularly if you can’t leave the home because of restrictions, you could use the time to  make a few for your family and friends.

Learn to make an easy surgical face mask

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Fabrics featured on the video

NOTE: I used cotton fabrics, so they may not be as effective as the material used in medical masks but certainly they’re better than nothing if you’re sick and can’t buy one anywhere.

The World Health Organisation website gives some advice  on when to wear a face mask .

I hope you stay well during the COVID-19 outbreak. All the best!

My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

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If you make any of my tutorials this is how you can share your pictures:

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Easy face mask video tutorial