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How to Hack Pleats Easy as 1-2-3!
Have you ever tried to make something, and it seemed like an overwhelming puzzle from a bad nightmare? That's how most perceive sewing the basic surgical pleated mask. It's a timeless design and universal fit, but most will struggle with the construction's pleating...
Hemp face masks are safe for you and our planet
Hemp face masks are safe for you and our planet - here's why! Today, I'm sharing my Hemp face mask with you that is safe for you and the planet. All the sewing elements used are 100% biodegradable. This design uses Hemp fabric, Certified Organic Cotton & Hemp,...
My secret is the mini knit mask for a perfect fit!
Mini knit mask is fabulous and fast to make! I want to ask you, have you put any thought into children wearing a face mask, and going back to school? If you have, what do you expect? To put it in perspective, I want you to think about the last time that you worked a...
Adjustable face mask with this easy hack!
I wanted to share my recent inspiration to make an adjustment on children's face masks for back to school. It regards my convertible cup mask. Recently, we made a modification with elastic, and since I was inspired to make this modification! The idea is to use an ear...
Best hack ever for making pleats for face masks!
I'm going to share my easy way to make pleats for a face mask. I’m not a fan of pleats, to me they’re a headache and time-consuming. But seeing how many are making or preferring to make pleated face masks it is necessary to overcome this task! After my first round of...
How to Sew Muslin Filters
To begin sewing the filters, I've cut my panels out of a cotton muslin, four pieces for the inside and the outside of the filter. I'm going to start with a quarter inch straight stitch on the curve of both the front and the back, or the inside and outside. The next...
Safe and Easy Filters for Face Masks | Made in Minutes!
I'm going share how to make a filter for the convertible cup face mask, with some modifications to make it kid friendly. I modified the elastic for a child size, and the slots so that we could have a removable filter that's easy for the kids to get in and out. This...
Making the Convertible Cup Face Mask ‘Kid Friendly!’
I'm excited, because today I'm going to tell you how to make my convertible cup mask with elastic and removable filters for grade school children. To start, I’ve cut and sewn all four panels together; the outside panels and the inside, stacked on top of each other....