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Keeping Busy Making Face Masks with Free Patterns


So how is everyone doing? Are you keeping busy with all that's going on during these troubling times. I for one, as a crafter/designer am never bored. In fact this "staying in place" business is much like any other day. Until-I have the need for more supplies-that's when I have to reconsider about just jumping in the car to patron my local places.

As they are saying that new normals will have to be learned, that this virus will be around for awhile, face masks will be a new fashion trend. I like to wear one that shows my funny side-like these cute little happy penguins.  I wanted to share with you several free patterns online to make some masks for yourself, family, friends, or who ever may need one.

For the fitted face mask-like the one below, the pattern is at https://craftpassion.com.



For the pleated face mask shown below-the pattern is at  https://madamsew.com/blogs


I used 1/4 inch knit elastic for the ear straps. Cutting 9 inches for each strap. Elastic, along with many other items are difficult to order as there are shipping delays. Expect to wait 10 days to 3 weeks on some items.

A word of caution: if you decide to sell them do not use low grade elastic. There is a suggestion floating around on line as to alternatives for the elastic. BEWARE! You will have to replace the item. Not all elastic is the same-which I was unaware and had to replace many masks with faulty elastic.

All in all-it worked out. Keep on turning your creative wheels. Now I think-I'll go on to making some paper mache things. Chickens are cute.
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