She is such a doll, I was thrilled to see the video, since the pattern is much easier than the ones I've been making. But my daughter didn't like the way the mask fit. I used a tie made from fabric, instead of cord.

My daughter says... but it will be sooo much warmer. Makes sense. We are heading in to rather warm (spring) and then HOT (summer) seasons.

I have a large stack of fabric cut out to continue to make the masks I had been making... I am just waiting for the elastic, ordered via eBay.

Moni

That does look like a quick and easy one to make... I may give it a go....I have some cording I can use which is better as I'm very short on the narrow elastic.

I made it a little easier for me. I made the 2 pockets the cord goes in and then just threaded the cord in. It really is a fast and easy method. If I can get some more cord or something else to use I will make them till I run out of the fabric I have.

People on nextdoor are offering to supply fabric and other supplies to anyone who will make them. I definitely have the time and a new sewing machine. I sure do miss my sergers and the machines I had.

It’s a good pattern, especially for someone new to sewing. A plus about it that I noticed right off the bat was how she was able to let it hang from her neck when it wasn’t in use. I think that is something many of the front line workers would find helpful and something I may try to incorporate into my pattern regardless of which one I sew.

That one is definitely easier than the two styles I have made. I like the fact that it would be easy to iron after being washed. Thanks, Raven. I'm going to give it a try.

I haven't made a mask yet because I had three N95's left over from last year. I like the way you only have to tie this in one place. My only concern with this style is whether the clothesline will stay tied. My adaptation would be to light a match and burn the ends so they don't fray.

Raven, thank you! I've been making behind the ear which irritates a bit. I don't have cording, but do have several packs of long shoe strings, I'll give that try. I normally need to use a hair clip or bobby pin to secure the n95 so it doesn't slip, so will do the same.

I tried making one of these and it didn't work...the fabric I chose was too heavy and wouldn't flex around the face...it needed pleats. But I like the way the cord works for a tie, so I may adapt my other pattern from sweetredpoppy to use the cord technique.

I am using quilting fat quarters and the fabric works perfectly. I can see how a thick fabric double thickness would be difficult.

I do believe this is the best one so far!

For anyone making this mask and wanting a filter pocket I have simplified it. Using only 2 same size pieces of fabric, front and back . When sewing all the way around leave about a 2inch opening in the center of the bottom, turn to right side through the hole. Use this opening to slide your nose wire in and the filter. Sew a very small piece of of velcro to each side of the opening to keep it closed. It will be inside the fabric so won't be able to feel it. Much easier than the pattern and saves fabric and less bulky. I ordered some paracord and some of the little cord clamps today so I can make a few more masks. I do a little at a time as I am able to. But every little bit helps.

Raven or anyone who has made this mask, how is the size as far as covering the face well? I have tried several others and am not pleased with the finished size. I am thinking of adding an inch length and width. Thoughts?

I made one exactly like in the original link. It fits my face, almost too big. (I am not a tiny person.) the finished size is 7” x 8” without gathering while tying.

Personally I like the flat pleated ones the best. If only I can find more elastic.....

A g/f is making these for masks. More comfortable than the elastic over the ears. You loop the elastic over the buttons.

Pattern: chain 20, into third st from end add 1 hdc into each stitch to second from end. 3hdc into last st on chain. Continue with 1 hdc into each stitch to end and slip st to finish.
I added another hdc and did slip st after to make my end more round.

Button: chain 1, 10 hdc into st, pull yarn tight to make button and sl st to end.

Jtc it's a good coverage. It covers from over the nose to under the chin and the sides go about half way to my ears. It is the most comfortable one I have tried. I have made a few different patterns.

I made 2 of these, though I modified them and used only 2 layers of cotton I forgot I had. I also had 3 yards of cording. DH says now that he prefers the wood shop dust mask. I find the mask I made uncomfortable in that I feel like I am not getting enough air when I breathe.

My friends with sore ears from the elastic loops are using wide barrettes to connect the loops in back - kinda like Jasdip's solution.

Maddielee, try using a hair band instead. They work just as nicely if you’re putting the elastic behind your ear

I just finished my first one using this video (thanks, Raven!). I didn't have the cord, so I used double-fold bias tape, sewing the length of it. But the mask didn't slide well on the tape, so I pulled it out and waited for the 3/16" clothesline that I ordered. I also ordered paracord, but Walmart was out of it. I used a safety pin to thread the cord.

When I first tried the mask on there were gaps on the side. But then I followed the directions in her "questions answered" video on how to put it on properly, and that worked really well. Now I just hope it fits my son, as I made it for him.

I hated using the 3/16 clothesline, too thick and broad in my opinion. I raided our hoodies and found some nylon cording and cotton cording used in the hood, that worked very well. It was worn and much more pliable.

this one has to be the easiest Mask EASY

My paracord 550 came in and it's just perfect. I ordered the little slide on cord clamps like in the picture I posted and it works great. Much better than tieing behind the head and pulling the hair.

I have been making masks daily. I have shipped some out and provided some locally.