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DIY Face Mask with Filter Pocket - Make on a Cricut or By Hand!

Jennifer Maker
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Get our free DIY face mask patterns (Design # 198) for hand cutting or Cricut cutting at https://jennifermaker.com/facemasks Learn how to use our free face mask patterns and make our own masks with the help of a Cricut Explore or Maker ... or just cut these by hand! To help you make an informed decision about DIY face mask filter materials, I’ve gathered all evidence-based research about every face mask filter material we’ve seen mentioned or used and listed them in a new article about DIY face mask filters -- this article will be kept up-to-date as new research is published. https://jennifermaker.com/diy-face-ma... If you want to learn how to upload and prepare my Face Mask Pattern for cutting and fabric pen marking in Cricut Design Space, please watch this video   / 10163276139275254   My brother-in-law Chad (who is a respiratory therapist at the hospital I was born at) just called me about making face masks because they are running out at …...more
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DIY Face Mask with Filter Pocket

0:00

Supplies & Tools

1:52

Get Free Face Mask Pattern

3:36

Learn How to Unzip and Upload SVG Files to Design Space

4:24

Cut the Fabric for Your Homemade Face Mask

5:09

Cut the Filter Material for Your Mask

6:06

Cricut Explore Note: Bond Your Fabric Before Cutting

7:07

Sew the Fabric for Your DIY Mask

8:17

Add the Pocket if Using a Filter

9:44

Add the Straps to Your Mask

11:00

Sew Up Your Face Mask!

12:03

Variation: Add a Nose Wire

14:17

Insert the Filter Into Your Mask

15:57

Closing Notes and Link to More Information

16:29
DIY Face Mask with Filter Pocket - Make on a Cricut or By Hand!
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2020Mar 24
Get our free DIY face mask patterns (Design # 198) for hand cutting or Cricut cutting at https://jennifermaker.com/facemasks Learn how to use our free face mask patterns and make our own masks with the help of a Cricut Explore or Maker ... or just cut these by hand! To help you make an informed decision about DIY face mask filter materials, I’ve gathered all evidence-based research about every face mask filter material we’ve seen mentioned or used and listed them in a new article about DIY face mask filters -- this article will be kept up-to-date as new research is published. https://jennifermaker.com/diy-face-ma... If you want to learn how to upload and prepare my Face Mask Pattern for cutting and fabric pen marking in Cricut Design Space, please watch this video   / 10163276139275254   My brother-in-law Chad (who is a respiratory therapist at the hospital I was born at) just called me about making face masks because they are running out at the hospital. He made it very clear that some sort of mask is better than no mask. I’ve researched the best materials to use per the CDC guidelines and the Cambridge University study and created a sewing pattern that can be cut by hand with my free printable PDF or on a Cricut Explore or Maker with my free SVG cut file. These Cricut face mask patterns use common household materials you probably already have and can be made with slots for filters, adjustable ties, and a wire to fit snugly around your nose. Help me sew DIY face masks for our essential hospital workers on the front line! Important: These DIY face masks do not replace the need for N95 masks. Rather, they are a last resort when no N95 masks are available. Some mask is better than no mask at all. This DIY face mask pattern has several important features, all requested by my favorite respiratory therapist. Most of the features are optional, so you can keep it simple with just two layers and ties, or go for one with three layers, a filter, and an adjustable nose guard. I appreciate every subscriber. It's free and easy to subscribe -- just click here: http://bit.ly/sub2jennifer MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links): See the shopping list here: https://a.co/88yM3bL
  • One piece of 100% cotton heavyweight T-shirt, about 10″ x 12″ — can be new or old, but clean (you can sterilize it by boiling it, drying it at least 104°F, or using a hot iron)
  • Two pieces of 100% cotton or cotton blend closely and TIGHTLY woven fabric, like a hypoallergenic pillowcase, about 10″ x 12″ (Tip: Use a fat quarter or Cricut fabric samplers) — To see research study that shows these as the best household items to use for a DIY face mask https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/b...
  • 1/4″-3/8″ ribbons or ties, at least 72″ to make four 18″ ties — to make it adjustable/fit better
  • Thread
  • (Optional) Something you can use as a filter, like pieces of a HEPA Air Filter, 1900 strength, 12″ x 7″ (you can iron this flat with a low temp iron or EasyPress set to 300°F) or pieces of a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner bag
  • (Optional) 20-22-gauge wire, 4″
  • (Optional) Fabric marker
  • (Optional) Freezer paper (for bonding fabric when cutting on Explore — not needed with Maker or hand cutting)
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Iron or Cricut EasyPress
  • Pink FabricGrip mat (for Maker, or green StandardGrip mat for Explore)
  • Sewing machine (or needle and thread for hand sewing)
  • Pins
  • A way to cut the project (I used a Cricut -- see https://jennifermaker.com/which-cricu... )
  • My free SVG cut file available in my free library at https://jennifermaker.com/library
Topics covered in this video: 00:00 - DIY Face Mask with Filter Pocket 01:52 - Supplies & Tools 03:36 - Get Free Face Mask Pattern 04:24 - Learn How to Unzip and Upload SVG Files to Design Space 05:09 - Cut the Fabric for Your Homemade Face Mask 06:06 - Cut the Filter Material for Your Mask 07:07 - Cricut Explore Note: Bond Your Fabric Before Cutting 08:17 - Sew the Fabric for Your DIY Mask 09:44 - Add the Pocket if Using a Filter 11:00 - Add the Straps to Your Mask 12:03 - Sew Up Your Face Mask! 14:17 - Variation: Add a Nose Wire 15:57 - Insert the Filter Into Your Mask 16:29 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information #cricut #cricutmade #designspace ============ Follow me at: Blog: https://jennifermaker.com Facebook Page:   / jennifermakercrafts   Facebook Group:   / cricutcraftersandmakers   Instagram:   / jennifer.maker   Pinterest:   / jenuinemom   Please subscribe to my channel at    / jennifermaker   for more video tutorials to craft a life you love! Credits: Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!) Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free) Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera Design: A Jennifer Maker original

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Jennifer Maker

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