I made the Craft Passion face mask 9 times for myself, 2 adults, and 2 older kids (aged 10-12). I made the ‘teen/woman’ size with no filter pocket or nose wire. Here’s my review. The pattern looks great, it’s relatively easy to sew, and it’s recommended by 11+ hospitals. It takes twice as long to sew … Read more
Today I’m investigating if we can use blue shop towels in face masks. Are they a good, breathable filter? Are they washable? And most importantly, are they safe? Overall, blue shop towels by Toolbox are better at filtering than cotton. They’re harder to breathe through than an N95 mask, but still manageable. They’re not washable. … Read more
Today I’m sharing the best toddler and child face mask patterns. These are all FREE printables. I’ll talk about 1 popular mask style to AVOID for kids. And I’ll share children’s measurements for different mask styles, elastic, and nose wires. To summarise, the best face mask pattern for kids is: A mask with a gap … Read more
I have seen quilt batting (also known as wadding) used in a few face mask tutorials. Today you’ll learn whether it’s OK to use batting in a face mask, if it’s a good filter, and what the best batting is. I’m using data from a lab study run by TSI, a particle-testing company. They checked … Read more
I designed this free sleep mask pattern (download here) to be easy for beginners to sew. This is an extra soft, oversized style mask. It will cover most of your forehead and nose. This small sewing project is perfect for: Scrap fabrics! DIY gifts for family and friends. I’d make a matching scrunchie, fabric gift … Read more
If you’ve ever looked at a serger listing online (also called an overlocker), you’ve probably been confused by all the stitches it can do! Like a “flatlock”. What is it? What does it look like? When would you use it in the real world?! So what types of stitches can a serger do? Here are … Read more
Today I’m investigating if you can use fusible interfacing in your face mask. Is it a good filter? Is it breathable and safe? Is it washable? And what type of fusible interfacing should you buy? I’ll also suggest sew-in interfacings if you want to avoid glue. I am only using data from credible lab studies … Read more
Fusible interfacing is applied by ironing it onto your fabric. But what’s the right way to do it? And should you pre-wash it? This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to use fusible interfacing. I’m getting my information directly from Pellon and Vilene – 2 of the biggest interfacing manufacturers. Contents list: Video tutorial: 2 … Read more
Sew in interfacing vs fusible: Interfacing gives structure to “limp” fabric. There are 2 main types: sew-in and fusible. The first is sewn onto the fabric, and the second is glued on using an iron. You can buy woven and non-woven versions of both. They come in different weights and colors too. I can’t say … Read more
Learn what sew-in interfacing is, the different types there are, and when to use them. All explained simply, with pictures.