Wow,,,you’ve created “ THE “ mask. No gagging, no foggy glasses, grandson uses it during football practice with coaches wanting them for team….God bless you girl
Thank you! I'm autistic and have spent all year worrying about having to work in person with a mask on. I'm not sure this is going to work all day at my job but after a half hour of wearing it I'm not crying, so my hopes are up! To make mine fit I had to sew down the N so it almost didn't overhang the edge at all. I have a big face and tall nose. The mask doesn't touch the front or nostril area of my nose (only the top) and doesn't touch my mouth at all. Thank you!! Also great job camera operator! You're awesome I've made a bunch of these now... After the first one i wanted the nose triangle just a little higher up, so i started experimenting with angles, folds, seam allowances and sizes... The best one I've tried (for my face only of course) has been the original from this video but with two tacks about 3/8"? below the top horizontal seam (like in line with my pupils) to hold the top edge higher up on my face. I tried tacking that horizontal seam just once at my nose, and also tried just using a 1/2"-ish seam allowance all the way across, but those changes put pressure on my nose. I noticed if I changed any size or angle then I'd also have to start changing other parts (like adjusting the N angles or adding darts on the cheeks) which got out of hand. Oh I also sew in the elastic first before sewing the folds down because i kept getting so focused on the folds that I'd forget to put the elastic in at all. Next thing I'm going to try is sandwiching in a little rectangle of the pretty fabric at the top for a removable nose wire. I have kind of cruddy wires that are wide and can torque, so I've already ruined one by bending and twisting it too far in my pocket, and I can't take it out! I think the thin wire shown in the vid is better for a wire that isn't removable. Gonna buy some later. Thanks again!! I've gone to work many hours now and I think I'm going to make it. I hope!
You are absolutely the best instructor I have found this year. Thank you so much for sharing your skills. I will watch any sewing videos you you share.
I agree~ I am glad I found your channel, I like your personable and very instructive delivery! My daughter and I both have asthma and one of my grandsons is on the autism spectrum.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a great teacher. Your explanation of this mask is superb! You are precise and very clear on how to do this mask. I just had to write and tell you that the friends and family I made this mask for are simply elated to finally have a mask that they can breathe in and is very stylish. Thank you again for the best tutorial ever!
Not only is the mask lovely, the pattern is stylish. Your visual demonstration is superb. Your verbal instructions are excellent. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for a wonderful complete tutorial. I made one change after reading something on using chiffon for added protection of minute particles. I added 2 pieces of chiffon to the middle which is secured by the top stitching. I love your pony bead capture for good fit. Thank you for the time and energy you have expended on our behalf! I have made 100s and find this the BEST! May God Bless you and yours!!!
Thank you! Made 700 or more masks, using embroidery machine or sewing; but I’ve been wanting to try the 3-D. I loved your no nonsense design and approach!
You are SUCH a great teacher! I love that you took the time to walk through all of the details so that I could follow along and not spend time trying to figure out the little nuances. I intend to follow you and see what other amazing things you can teach me to do! Maybe some charming but useful Christmas gift ideas? Like a cute simple apron or matching family stockings or whatever you’re inspired to make! Love your instruction style. Thank you so much! YOU ROCK!
I have watched a lot of videos on 3D masks and I truly believe yours is the best. I have a good friend that I wears glasses and has to wear a mask all day at work, so she needs comfort and ability to breathe freely without any fogging. I am making hers first, and can't wait to give it to her. Thanks so much for the great instructions.
Excellent tutorial. I love that you go slow and explain why you do each step. I’m going to make this mask tomorrow if I can figure out how to make the straps so they hang around my neck. Edit: I made this and ended up putting two loops on the lower part of the mask and a 20” tie on the top. Ran the tie through the loops and around my neck and tied it. This is how I’ve made other masks and that works for me so I can easily pull the mask off and let it hang around my neck when I come out of stores. The mask fits really well and it’s comfortable and for the few minutes I had it on, no glass fogging, Tomorrow I’ll be wearing it for prob 6 hours so that’ll be the tell tale sign. Been wearing this mask for the past month and it is the best mask non-fog I’ve come across so far. I love it!! Making more now.
That wounds like a great idea. I have had a hard time making masks for my husband because he has a big head and because he has flabby ears. Some people do have ears that won’t hold the masks on with ear loops. I am surprised none of the mask tutorials I’ve looked at addresses this possibility.
Are there any mask tutorials that “show” what you just explained. I am a visual learner and have a very difficult time following written only instructions. Thank you.
@@karenbenedict4480 I’m just now getting back to making more of this style. I did put loops on the bottom of the mask, sewed my tie to the top of the mask and then slid the tie through the loop and around the bottom of my neck. Just like my other masks. Works great. I can send you a photo of what I’ve done, if that helps.
I have watched other mask tutorials for the anti-fog mask, this is absolutely the best! Instructions were so clear, I’ll be making masks today. Thank you so very much!
I made my very first (two) origami masks yesterday after doing a 4-6 piece mask for over a year. The instructions I followed were from 2 other tutorials and I wish I had found your video first! I'm definitely following your instructions today as I love the clean ends for the elastic as opposed to making a folded channel at each end. Well done!
Joan I’ve commented prior but wanted to say again how much I appreciate your instruction of this mask. It is so comfortable and easy to make. I continue to make these masks to give to family and friends. Thank you!
I recently purchased some paper masks with this design and planned on taking one apart to create a pattern but now I don't need to! I'm soooooo happy I found your tutorial...its the very BEST one I've seen! Thank you for sharing your gift!! And I too just purchased your little iron🌻
Omg. You were wrong about this mask as “maybe not the easiest to make”. I’ve made 10 different masks so far. From easy to hard to frustrating. I will say THIS IS THE EASIEST!😊😊. Hubby has a long face, not just head to chin but also ear to nose. So many masks weren’t working for him. The fit of this is perfect. Although I didn’t have the beads to do adjustable elastic (getting them tonight), the actual mask fit him well. So with the adjustable elastic it’ll be great. The same mask fits him, my adult daughter and myself! The only tweak I made was at each side I made a very small dart bc I feel more comfortable with it resting right against my face. I’ve been using coated floral wire bc I had it. I cut 12 inch pieces, fold twice to make it 4” long, twist it to be sure the ends are tucked. Works well. I like the commenter who uses the large coated paper clips, good idea. Bc Thanks so much for this EASY mask!! So happy I found this instructional! Thanks so much! I will also be ordering that adorable mini iron from Walmart 😊. Be well and stay safe everyone.
You mentioned making a little side dart. I also don't like that little gap. The only other masks that do snug the face is the ones where the elastic is pulled through the sides then sewed the ends together. Oh what a pain that is with narrow elastic!
I have a long (but not large) face, too, and was wondering if the standard patterns would work. So glad you mentioned that this pattern fits your hubby's long face.
Ok, it took me two times until I did it right. The biggest problem I had was understanding the final stitching. I don’t sew much, so it took me a couple of hours to do each mask. I believe I will get faster as I practice this technique. BTW, I made mine 3 layers. Thanks for sharing and helping us get through this pandemic 😷.
@@dcwatashi By the sixth one I made, I was down to half an hour for each mask, start to finish. I did make them three ply. I wore one of the masks to a meeting where I spoke for over an hour, and it was very comfortable. I used an ear saver that I made with a piece of elastic and velcro. I loop the ear saver through the ear loops, close it with velcro that I sewed on each end. I then put one part of the saver behind my head, and the other part on top of my head. I also changed the final stitching. Instead of making a line down the mask to stitch the sides that make the curve, I sew the N shape on the top, disconnect and then sew the N on the bottom. This is much easier for me, and with my limited sewing skills it looks neater. I did make a child size by using the smaller side of the rectangle as the top of the mask. It fit an elementary child perfectly. It's a keeper for me. I hope this helps.
This is the same pattern as the Japanese one. However you’ve provide the information I’ve been searching for, which is method of adding wire and adjustable comfy straps. Thank you so much! Very clear explanation/steps! I look forward to see more tutorials from you.
EXCELLENT tutorial. You must have been a teacher. I was able to follow along without a dazed look in my eyes. Mine came out perfectly. A little big, but i will work on sizing. Thank-you so much.
Yes! This!! Just the right amount of instructions, all clearly enunciated, same tone, same speed. Some videos give you way too much chatter. Also, camera angle was on point for all shots.
This is so adorable, my mom will love this. She's been complaining non stop about how those masks are too restricting on her face, and now you deliver something that should fit her well--on the elastic aspect & the roomy nose aspect. Thank you so so much!
Joan, writing is not my strengthen. I have made this mask with others. Your instructions were so helpful. The way you made the nose piece with the 5/8 seam was really helpful. You mastered the bead thing. The most helpful was the folding and the measurements. The 3 inch measurement others just say fold. In all fairness we are just perfecting our homemade mask. Thank you, for sharing you talent.
I had lost The Midnight Baker version and am very happy to have found yours! Three cheers for innovation! Yours is even better. Thank you for sharing it!
This worked so well and is so comfortable! It's the 4th pattern style I've tried and will be my go-to! I did some with a layer of fusible interfacing on the back side fabric, to make 3 layers, planning to wear alone with no secondary mask.
I learned so many tiny tricks from you! You do them without even thinking about it or pointing it out but I noticed and appreciate your method. Great video!
I love this pattern and your instructions are very easy to follow. I needed to make 100 masks pretty quickly for a charity event and this was so easy. After the first one I quit pinning everything and just went for it!! I figured out a couple of shortcuts if you're interested. Thank you so much!
Thank you for a great fog free mask. I didn’t have the nose guard you had so I used plastic coated paper clips and I enclosed it in binding tape and then sewed just like you did. It’s great 😆
You must be/have been a teacher. Great video. I'm learning to sew and have the same machine you do. Wish I had you here to walk me through using my machine, but I will eventually figure it out!
I agree! One of the best explanations and directions for mask making! Good job, and just what I was looking for as it's the least confusing I've seen! Thanks
Great mask and very clear directions. Great teacher!! (I know; I taught for 30+ years). We sing in our church choir. A number of us wear glasses. This is the best mask pattern I have found that 1) keeps glasses from fogging and 2) has plenty of room for singing. Great job!! Appreciate all the clear directions and links to sources. I made one addition: I cut a piece of iron-on interfacing (10" wide and about 7" deep) and attach starting at the top inside of lining fabric. This extra layer helps make the inside of the mask a little firmer and away from mouth, but not needed so much under the chin. The extra stitching across when sewing in elastic holds the interfacing even better in place). ;-)
Thank you so much! I have tried to watch and figured these 3-D mask out. I have watched so many tutorials. You are a great instructer. I can't believe NO FOG on my glasses! I have made numberous mask, not 3-D. I now think this will be my go to one. Thank you again!
Finally! A mask that is fairly simple to cut and sew that accomplishes the needs of a good fitting mask. You’re great! I’d love to share a Cup of coffee with you! Your teaching technique is spot on! The only thing I might change is using contrasting thread for teaching purposes for easier visualization. I am really excited to sew this pattern!
I must say,, this guy loved your entire presentation, which was so inviting. I've made several different styles of masks and this is by far my favorite. Even Similar mask instructional videos, your is the best. Thanks for sharing.
I love this mask. Thank you so much. Update: 3/6/21 Joan, I just made this mask and I love, love, love it. It fit my husband and me equally well. The adjustable elastic is wonderful and the way the front fits is perfect. Wow! Jim and I are both impressed. I will now be making a lot more. Your instructions are so well done. Now I need to get some of those clips as I made the mask using pins. :)
Wow what an awesome presentation 👏 Very slow and clear explanation that even beginners can follow it. You are such an amazing teacher/instructor. Appreciate you much.. thank you👍👏👏🙏❤️
Such a wonderful, patient, CLEAR explanation of steps! Thank you!!! Cannot wait to make these and teach them to my sewing class! :-) Greatly appreciate you.
Thank you so much for doing this tutorial. I finally found someone who can explain in slow detail how to make this particular mask version and who uses inches as their means of measurement. Tomorrow I return to work after 11 days of quarantine from recovering from Strep and COVID. I am making a few of these as I speak, so that I can have a better mask version to wear to work. Thank you!
I have made many masks from several patterns and this is the best. I have had problems doing cardio at the gym, and this mask made it a lot easier to breathe. It was a little intricate to make, but the excellent video made it doable. Thanks for a great design and a very instructional video. I'll be making more of them tomorrow.
Great description- clear and detailed, without the distraction of useless hand waving, when the fit was displayed I question that the top extension is longer that it should be for a good fit for this lady.
Thanks for sharing this GREAT mask and directions. I’ve already made a couple of dozen. I’ve made adult and child size masks. Hoping the grands like them. This is one that my husband really likes.
I'm completely new to sewing. Thank you for your clear and easy-to-follow instructions. I have now made the 6 of the adult and 2 of the child versions. The ear elastics with the pony beads is a fantastic idea. I love the fit of the mask. This project has made me feel ready to move onto my next sewing project. Thanks!!!
I can't tell you how much I love this mask! I lost the first one I made, and had to make another. No others compare. Thanks so much for a great tutorial.
Excellent ! This is the best mask I've seen clear instructions too. I've just made this mask using a layer of interfacing turned out perfectly. Thank you Joan
Thank you for this tutorial! I've made Olson style, pleated style and this one. This one is by far the easiest to sew, thanks to your tutorial, and works best for me with my glasses!
Hi from the UK. Just followed your instructions and made this mask, going to try it tomorrow at the supermarket and then I may be making a few more. Thanks for the very clear and easy instructions
This is an excellent design and your teaching is wonderful. I have made many masks and have been sewing for years and I learned new skills watching this video. Thanks!
I LOVE your mask!! Your instruction is great. I have made over 200 masks using a variety of patterns. But none compare to the 20 or so I’ve made with your pattern. I only use your pattern now and have adapted it to make masks for my 4 year old grandson. Thank you so much!!!
How did you adapt it for your grandson? I need to make makes for my grandson’s T-Ball team and they range in age from 4 - 6. Pretty little kids with pretty little faces. 😊
@@susanbeyerl5540 I have the measurements written down but I am away until Sunday. Can you please send me a reminder to send you the measurements when I return on Sunday
I absolutely love the way you explained and show us how to so can you please just teach me how to sew everything!!! Thank you I truly enjoyed your video and look forward to making one for everyone in my family.
Thank you for such great instructions. While sewing the top corners, I left a 1/2" opening along the length of the fabric. When turned right side out to sew nose wire channel, there will be an opening to insert & remove the nose wire. (I found after a few washes the wire sometimes breaks in half so I prefer to remove it before washing.) Again, thank you for this 3D face mask tutorial.
I think this might be the simplest method of this type of mask. I also liked the explanation of the use of 2 pony beads and how to get them on the cord. I actually ordered some pre-loaded cords with an adjuster bead from Amazon (smaller, oval adjusters).
A million thanks for the links to the items you used in your video. All of which I needed and ordered from your links. So appreciative of your total helpfulness. Will be picking up my new little iron from Walmart in just a few minutes. Be blessed always!
Such easy steps! Thank you for the demonstration and thank you for the wonderful and money saving tips...like the necklace beads and tin ties! Never would've thought about that
Well I have to slightly amend my first comment to say this is indeed the BEST mask! After making the first one, I wore only it, then made several for friends and another 2 for myself. I still add a filter Halyard fabric layer for those not vaccinated, but not for mine; they are SO comfortable!
I have watched so many videos, hoping to find one which is really simple. Yours came through for me and I will certainly try it. Tks for super clear instructions.
Wow,,,you’ve created “ THE “ mask. No gagging, no foggy glasses, grandson uses it during football practice with coaches wanting them for team….God bless you girl
Thank you! I'm autistic and have spent all year worrying about having to work in person with a mask on. I'm not sure this is going to work all day at my job but after a half hour of wearing it I'm not crying, so my hopes are up! To make mine fit I had to sew down the N so it almost didn't overhang the edge at all. I have a big face and tall nose. The mask doesn't touch the front or nostril area of my nose (only the top) and doesn't touch my mouth at all. Thank you!!
Also great job camera operator! You're awesome
I've made a bunch of these now... After the first one i wanted the nose triangle just a little higher up, so i started experimenting with angles, folds, seam allowances and sizes... The best one I've tried (for my face only of course) has been the original from this video but with two tacks about 3/8"? below the top horizontal seam (like in line with my pupils) to hold the top edge higher up on my face. I tried tacking that horizontal seam just once at my nose, and also tried just using a 1/2"-ish seam allowance all the way across, but those changes put pressure on my nose. I noticed if I changed any size or angle then I'd also have to start changing other parts (like adjusting the N angles or adding darts on the cheeks) which got out of hand.
Oh I also sew in the elastic first before sewing the folds down because i kept getting so focused on the folds that I'd forget to put the elastic in at all.
Next thing I'm going to try is sandwiching in a little rectangle of the pretty fabric at the top for a removable nose wire. I have kind of cruddy wires that are wide and can torque, so I've already ruined one by bending and twisting it too far in my pocket, and I can't take it out! I think the thin wire shown in the vid is better for a wire that isn't removable. Gonna buy some later. Thanks again!! I've gone to work many hours now and I think I'm going to make it. I hope!
You are absolutely the best instructor I have found this year. Thank you so much for sharing your skills. I will watch any sewing videos you you share.
Best video in a long time, especially for older people. Pleasant voice, slow enough to comprehend and no damn music. Thank you so much
YES! Maybe we can start tagging videos with "NDM" ...
Excellent .
Your comment made me smile AND chuckle. Thanks!
Joyce, you are so right!
@@OverYonderField hooray! Let’s get started!
(Everyone complains about that DM anyway. )
Thank you for being one of those guys who, when they put "no fog" in the title, she actually demonstrates no fog! Viewers appreciate that!
*I agree*
I agree~ I am glad I found your channel, I like your personable and very instructive delivery! My daughter and I both have asthma and one of my grandsons is on the autism spectrum.
I’ve made a dozen of these masks. The fit great and I can breathe-! Thanks
Very clear - and doesn’t waste time showing the actual machining! Brilliant!
Thank you so much - I have not sewed in 43 years and I accomplished my first mask thanks to this video! Feeling accomplished!
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a great teacher. Your explanation of this mask is superb! You are precise and very clear on how to do this mask. I just had to write and tell you that the friends and family I made this mask for are simply elated to finally have a mask that they can breathe in and is very stylish. Thank you again for the best tutorial ever!
Is the very best mask tutorial. No math skills required and every step is shown as she makes it.
Not only is the mask lovely, the pattern is stylish. Your visual demonstration is superb. Your verbal instructions are excellent. Thank you for sharing
OMG, I don't know about anybody else but the sound of GOOD cutting scissors through material. I LOOOOVE IT! & bye the way GREAT VIDEO too. :)
SAME
I noticed that too. Kind of like a tailors lullaby😁.
is there something wrong with us when those sounds are like music to us? Same here.
@@cristieater3881 Yeeeessss, ahahaha i LOVE IT!
Total ASMR!
BRILLIANT thanks for showing how to make this lovely mask keep safe x BLESS x
Thank you for a wonderful complete tutorial. I made one change after reading something on using chiffon for added protection of minute particles. I added 2 pieces of chiffon to the middle which is secured by the top stitching. I love your pony bead capture for good fit. Thank you for the time and energy you have expended on our behalf! I have made 100s and find this the BEST! May God Bless you and yours!!!
My favorite how to video and mask. Thank you! Who would of thought I would still be making more masks for family this late in the game.
Great job at teaching: methodically showing what you do step by step, with explanations of why and what comes next. Thank you!
++++NJ
Joan, please post more sewing videos. Your attention to detail, and your tutorials are so easy to understand. Thank you.
I agree 100%
Thank you! Made 700 or more masks, using embroidery machine or sewing; but I’ve been wanting to try the 3-D. I loved your no nonsense design and approach!
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Have made 100s of patterns. This is by far the most functional. Will be using this one forever.
Wonderful instruction-can’t say enough about your knowledge and presentation skills. Tremendous thanks.
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I just finished sewing this mask, and it is the best fit I've had in a mask. Thank you for the tutorial.
really well thought out presentation with clear, easy to follow directions.
You are SUCH a great teacher! I love that you took the time to walk through all of the details so that I could follow along and not spend time trying to figure out the little nuances. I intend to follow you and see what other amazing things you can teach me to do! Maybe some charming but useful Christmas gift ideas? Like a cute simple apron or matching family stockings or whatever you’re inspired to make! Love your instruction style. Thank you so much! YOU ROCK!
I have watched a lot of videos on 3D masks and I truly believe yours is the best. I have a good friend that I wears glasses and has to wear a mask all day at work, so she needs comfort and ability to breathe freely without any fogging. I am making hers first, and can't wait to give it to her. Thanks so much for the great instructions.
Excellent tutorial. I love that you go slow and explain why you do each step. I’m going to make this mask tomorrow if I can figure out how to make the straps so they hang around my neck.
Edit: I made this and ended up putting two loops on the lower part of the mask and a 20” tie on the top. Ran the tie through the loops and around my neck and tied it. This is how I’ve made other masks and that works for me so I can easily pull the mask off and let it hang around my neck when I come out of stores. The mask fits really well and it’s comfortable and for the few minutes I had it on, no glass fogging, Tomorrow I’ll be wearing it for prob 6 hours so that’ll be the tell tale sign.
Been wearing this mask for the past month and it is the best mask non-fog I’ve come across so far. I love it!! Making more now.
That wounds like a great idea. I have had a hard time making masks for my husband because he has a big head and because he has flabby ears. Some people do have ears that won’t hold the masks on with ear loops. I am surprised none of the mask tutorials I’ve looked at addresses this possibility.
Are there any mask tutorials that “show” what you just explained. I am a visual learner and have a very difficult time following written only instructions. Thank you.
@@karenbenedict4480 I’m just now getting back to making more of this style. I did put loops on the bottom of the mask, sewed my tie to the top of the mask and then slid the tie through the loop and around the bottom of my neck. Just like my other masks. Works great. I can send you a photo of what I’ve done, if that helps.
I have watched other mask tutorials for the anti-fog mask, this is absolutely the best! Instructions were so clear, I’ll be making masks today. Thank you so very much!
I made my very first (two) origami masks yesterday after doing a 4-6 piece mask for over a year. The instructions I followed were from 2 other tutorials and I wish I had found your video first! I'm definitely following your instructions today as I love the clean ends for the elastic as opposed to making a folded channel at each end. Well done!
Joan I’ve commented prior but wanted to say again how much I appreciate your instruction of this mask. It is so comfortable and easy to make. I continue to make these masks to give to family and friends. Thank you!
I recently purchased some paper masks with this design and planned on taking one apart to create a pattern but now I don't need to! I'm soooooo happy I found your tutorial...its the very BEST one I've seen! Thank you for sharing your gift!! And I too just purchased your little iron🌻
Omg. You were wrong about this mask as “maybe not the easiest to make”. I’ve made 10 different masks so far. From easy to hard to frustrating. I will say THIS IS THE EASIEST!😊😊. Hubby has a long face, not just head to chin but also ear to nose. So many masks weren’t working for him. The fit of this is perfect. Although I didn’t have the beads to do adjustable elastic (getting them tonight), the actual mask fit him well. So with the adjustable elastic it’ll be great. The same mask fits him, my adult daughter and myself! The only tweak I made was at each side I made a very small dart bc I feel more comfortable with it resting right against my face. I’ve been using coated floral wire bc I had it. I cut 12 inch pieces, fold twice to make it 4” long, twist it to be sure the ends are tucked. Works well. I like the commenter who uses the large coated paper clips, good idea. Bc Thanks so much for this EASY mask!! So happy I found this instructional! Thanks so much! I will also be ordering that adorable mini iron from Walmart 😊. Be well and stay safe everyone.
You mentioned making a little side dart. I also don't like that little gap. The only other masks that do snug the face is the ones where the elastic is pulled through the sides then sewed the ends together. Oh what a pain that is with narrow elastic!
@@Adelphine There are many ways to pull the elastic through the side channel. I.e.: bobby pins.
How do you do the dart?
I have a long (but not large) face, too, and was wondering if the standard patterns would work. So glad you mentioned that this pattern fits your hubby's long face.
Hi after you made the dart was it still fog free with specs?
I’ve watched many mask videos, especially for 3D style. Your pattern and technique is the first one I feel comfortable in trying. Thank You.
Ok, it took me two times until I did it right. The biggest problem I had was understanding the final stitching. I don’t sew much, so it took me a couple of hours to do each mask. I believe I will get faster as I practice this technique. BTW, I made mine 3 layers. Thanks for sharing and helping us get through this pandemic 😷.
Same with me! I’m excited to try it when my material etc comes in
So how did it go?
@@dcwatashi By the sixth one I made, I was down to half an hour for each mask, start to finish. I did make them three ply. I wore one of the masks to a meeting where I spoke for over an hour, and it was very comfortable. I used an ear saver that I made with a piece of elastic and velcro. I loop the ear saver through the ear loops, close it with velcro that I sewed on each end. I then put one part of the saver behind my head, and the other part on top of my head. I also changed the final stitching. Instead of making a line down the mask to stitch the sides that make the curve, I sew the N shape on the top, disconnect and then sew the N on the bottom. This is much easier for me, and with my limited sewing skills it looks neater. I did make a child size by using the smaller side of the rectangle as the top of the mask. It fit an elementary child perfectly. It's a keeper for me. I hope this helps.
@@carold8345 I am actually in the process of making it now
This is the same pattern as the Japanese one. However you’ve provide the information I’ve been searching for, which is method of adding wire and adjustable comfy straps. Thank you so much! Very clear explanation/steps! I look forward to see more tutorials from you.
Oh yeah that's just the way I roll like you said that's the way you roll yeah I roll too sometimes roll down the steps
As long as this takes to make this mask good my God you can make a Christmas wreath and that time the ones out of mesh
EXCELLENT tutorial. You must have been a teacher. I was able to follow along without a dazed look in my eyes. Mine came out perfectly. A little big, but i will work on sizing. Thank-you so much.
Best video yet!! Thank you for your slow, accurate instructions....so very easy to listen to and to follow.
Yes! This!! Just the right amount of instructions, all clearly enunciated, same tone, same speed. Some videos give you way too much chatter.
Also, camera angle was on point for all shots.
Great tutorial! You must be a teacher. So easy to follow. Thank you.
Good looking and does not appear very complicated to make. Thanks for the simple instructions.
Wonderful instruction and a great mask! Everyone I made one for loves it and no fogged up glasses! Thank you!
This is so adorable, my mom will love this. She's been complaining non stop about how those masks are too restricting on her face, and now you deliver something that should fit her well--on the elastic aspect & the roomy nose aspect.
Thank you so so much!
I sold over 800 masks of a different style in 2020. But now I'm switching to your style. I like it. Thanks
Joan, writing is not my strengthen. I have made this mask with others. Your instructions were so helpful. The way you made the nose piece with the 5/8 seam was really helpful. You mastered the bead thing. The most helpful was the folding and the measurements. The 3 inch measurement others just say fold. In all fairness we are just perfecting our homemade mask. Thank you, for sharing you talent.
I had lost The Midnight Baker version and am very happy to have found yours! Three cheers for innovation! Yours is even better. Thank you for sharing it!
Joan you are just Amazing. Beautiful work .also a BRILLIANT teacher .Thanks for showing how to make this lovely mask keep safe x BLESS Marie xx
This worked so well and is so comfortable! It's the 4th pattern style I've tried and will be my go-to! I did some with a layer of fusible interfacing on the back side fabric, to make 3 layers, planning to wear alone with no secondary mask.
I was also thinking about adding an interfacing (like all my other masks) as a 3rd layer to provide more protection.
I was wondering about using interfacing as the 3rd layer too! I give it a go ☺
What interfacing did you use and where do you find it?
I made 3 of them yesterday, they came out perfectly. The way you explained from start to finish was soooooo clear. Thank you very much.
Great video! Love that you went nice and slowly. The anti-fog demo 🤣🤣🤣. Stay safe!
This mask is more sewing than usual but so worth the time. Comfortable to wear. Great demonstration and directions. Kudos!!! I will make more.
I learned so many tiny tricks from you! You do them without even thinking about it or pointing it out but I noticed and appreciate your method. Great video!
I love this pattern and your instructions are very easy to follow. I needed to make 100 masks pretty quickly for a charity event and this was so easy. After the first one I quit pinning everything and just went for it!! I figured out a couple of shortcuts if you're interested. Thank you so much!
the explanation is slow and easy to understand, thank you for your generosity
I just finished my first mask using your design.... I love it.
Thank you, thank you! This is by far one of the best tutorials on masks that I've seen. I've watched dozens and this is explained soo well.
Thank you for a great fog free mask. I didn’t have the nose guard you had so I used plastic coated paper clips and I enclosed it in binding tape and then sewed just like you did. It’s great 😆
GREAT Idea!! TY TY TY
You must be/have been a teacher. Great video. I'm learning to sew and have the same machine you do. Wish I had you here to walk me through using my machine, but I will eventually figure it out!
I agree! One of the best explanations and directions for mask making! Good job, and just what I was looking for as it's the least confusing I've seen! Thanks
What a wonderful job with this tutorial. I will never make ones I like I did before today! Thanks Joan.
Great mask and very clear directions. Great teacher!! (I know; I taught for 30+ years). We sing in our church choir. A number of us wear glasses. This is the best mask pattern I have found that 1) keeps glasses from fogging and 2) has plenty of room for singing. Great job!! Appreciate all the clear directions and links to sources. I made one addition: I cut a piece of iron-on interfacing (10" wide and about 7" deep) and attach starting at the top inside of lining fabric. This extra layer helps make the inside of the mask a little firmer and away from mouth, but not needed so much under the chin. The extra stitching across when sewing in elastic holds the interfacing even better in place). ;-)
THIS IS THE BEST MASK EVER ! ! ! ! Your little sewing "tips" are very informative and I've been sewing for a long time! Thank you for doing this !
Thank you so much! I have tried to watch and figured these 3-D mask out. I have watched so many tutorials. You are a great instructer. I can't believe NO FOG on my glasses! I have made numberous mask, not 3-D. I now think this will be my go to one. Thank you again!
Finally! A mask that is fairly simple to cut and sew that accomplishes the needs of a good fitting mask. You’re great! I’d love to share a Cup of coffee with you! Your teaching technique is spot on! The only thing I might change is using contrasting thread for teaching purposes for easier visualization. I am really excited to sew this pattern!
I agree about the thread.
I must say,, this guy loved your entire presentation, which was so inviting. I've made several different styles of masks and this is by far my favorite. Even Similar mask instructional videos, your is the best. Thanks for sharing.
Joan, I have watched so many videos on mask making over the past 2 years and yours is, by far, the very best. Love it, love it, love it!!
I love this mask. Thank you so much. Update: 3/6/21 Joan, I just made this mask and I love, love, love it. It fit my husband and me equally well. The adjustable elastic is wonderful and the way the front fits is perfect. Wow! Jim and I are both impressed. I will now be making a lot more. Your instructions are so well done. Now I need to get some of those clips as I made the mask using pins. :)
Wow what an awesome presentation 👏 Very slow and clear explanation that even beginners can follow it. You are such an amazing teacher/instructor. Appreciate you much.. thank you👍👏👏🙏❤️
Such a wonderful, patient, CLEAR explanation of steps! Thank you!!! Cannot wait to make these and teach them to my sewing class! :-) Greatly appreciate you.
Thank you so much for doing this tutorial. I finally found someone who can explain in slow detail how to make this particular mask version and who uses inches as their means of measurement. Tomorrow I return to work after 11 days of quarantine from recovering from Strep and COVID. I am making a few of these as I speak, so that I can have a better mask version to wear to work. Thank you!
I have made many masks from several patterns and this is the best. I have had problems doing cardio at the gym, and this mask made it a lot easier to breathe. It was a little intricate to make, but the excellent video made it doable. Thanks for a great design and a very instructional video. I'll be making more of them tomorrow.
Literally THE VERY BEST tutorial on making a 3d mask. Thank you for being so descriptive on every step!!!!
Great description- clear and detailed, without the distraction of useless hand waving, when the fit was displayed I question that the top extension is longer that it should be for a good fit for this lady.
I have, like so many others made numerous maskes. To our mismay were not what they said they were!
We love this mask! Children, too!
Wowwwwww that’s the best explanation of instructions that I have seen. It’s easy to follow. I’m definitely doing one tonight. Thanks so much❤️
Thanks for sharing this GREAT mask and directions. I’ve already made a couple of dozen.
I’ve made adult and child size masks. Hoping the grands like them. This is one that my husband really likes.
Very clear and precise instructions. Thank you!
I'm completely new to sewing. Thank you for your clear and easy-to-follow instructions. I have now made the 6 of the adult and 2 of the child versions. The ear elastics with the pony beads is a fantastic idea. I love the fit of the mask. This project has made me feel ready to move onto my next sewing project. Thanks!!!
I can't tell you how much I love this mask! I lost the first one I made, and had to make another. No others compare. Thanks so much for a great tutorial.
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Joan- Thank you for the great instructions. Really appreciate it.
Excellent ! This is the best mask I've seen clear instructions too. I've just made this mask using a layer of interfacing turned out perfectly. Thank you Joan
I am using interfacing as the middle (filter) layer too.
Thank you for this tutorial! I've made Olson style, pleated style and this one. This one is by far the easiest to sew, thanks to your tutorial, and works best for me with my glasses!
Hi from the UK. Just followed your instructions and made this mask, going to try it tomorrow at the supermarket and then I may be making a few more. Thanks for the very clear and easy instructions
Thank you, this has been the best 3D video I’ve seen so far.
Agreed!!
This is the very best video I have watched on “ mask making”. Thank you so much for such clear and precise directions.
This is an excellent design and your teaching is wonderful. I have made many masks and have been sewing for years and I learned new skills watching this video. Thanks!
Joan, I have tried to make mask from every pattern I can find. I love love love this mask, I make a mask for everything I wear. THANK YOU.
Thank you for a great video. No chatter, no me me me, just great instructions.
WOW BEST TUT SO FAR
I LOVE your mask!! Your instruction is great. I have made over 200 masks using a variety of patterns. But none compare to the 20 or so I’ve made with your pattern. I only use your pattern now and have adapted it to make masks for my 4 year old grandson. Thank you so much!!!
How did you adapt it for your grandson? I need to make makes for my grandson’s T-Ball team and they range in age from 4 - 6. Pretty little kids with pretty little faces. 😊
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I have the measurements written down but I am away until Sunday. Can you please send me a reminder to send you the measurements when I return on Sunday
I absolutely love the way you explained and show us how to so can you please just teach me how to sew everything!!! Thank you I truly enjoyed your video and look forward to making one for everyone in my family.
Thank you for such great instructions. While sewing the top corners, I left a 1/2" opening along the length of the fabric. When turned right side out to sew nose wire channel, there will be an opening to insert & remove the nose wire. (I found after a few washes the wire sometimes breaks in half so I prefer to remove it before washing.) Again, thank you for this 3D face mask tutorial.
That sounds like a great solution!
Oh my goodness, I wish I had found this before trying others. Thank you!
I think this might be the simplest method of this type of mask. I also liked the explanation of the use of 2 pony beads and how to get them on the cord. I actually ordered some pre-loaded cords with an adjuster bead from Amazon (smaller, oval adjusters).
This is so easy to make, I found it last year from a Japanese tube and have maybe over 100. The very best and easiest yet!
A million thanks for the links to the items you used in your video. All of which I needed and ordered from your links. So appreciative of your total helpfulness. Will be picking up my new little iron from Walmart in just a few minutes. Be blessed always!
Such easy steps! Thank you for the demonstration and thank you for the wonderful and money saving tips...like the necklace beads and tin ties! Never would've thought about that
Made lots of this pattern but your steps are much easier to follow. When I need to make more, will definitely use your methods!
Stern and precise,I love it. Easy to understand
Thank you for the very informative video. It's so rare to see the final mask actually demonstrated so thank you for that too.
Love your explanations of why you did each part. Can’t wait to try. Thank you!
You are right! I have made dozens of masks in various patterns, and this one fits the very best. Thank you so much!
Well I have to slightly amend my first comment to say this is indeed the BEST mask! After making the first one, I wore only it, then made several for friends and another 2 for myself. I still add a filter Halyard fabric layer for those not vaccinated, but not for mine; they are SO comfortable!
How do you add the filter pocket layer? My child's teacher would like one, but with a filter pocket.
Thank you!!
@@DevinK627 I actually typed up my own directions to include the filter - not sure how to get them to you though. Suggestions?
I have watched so many videos, hoping to find one which is really simple. Yours came through for me and I will certainly try it. Tks for super clear instructions.
Excellent teacher! Best mask tutorial I have seen!
Great mask design. Very comfortable to wear. Thanks
Excellent Tutorial and best mask for sure! Who would have thought we'd still need to wear these a year + later!