https://www.sunsetmakes.com/about daily 0.75 2020-11-19 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb60c42bc5faa7029c21389/1605766258603/Screen+Shot+2020-11-18+at+10.09.44+PM.png About - About I’m a native San Franciscan who calls the Sunset District home. I’m a lifelong dabbler in arts and crafts with a particular focus on sewing. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, I started sewing cotton face coverings for friends and family. This is a space to share my preferred methods and sources for making my favorite style of mask, as well as care and wearing instructions, and perhaps other projects in the future. https://www.sunsetmakes.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-11-21 https://www.sunsetmakes.com/home daily 1.0 2020-11-21 https://www.sunsetmakes.com/legal daily 0.75 2020-11-22 https://www.sunsetmakes.com/moms daily 0.75 2021-05-07 https://www.sunsetmakes.com/sources daily 0.75 2021-01-27 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/6010c15700b71d10d37e85b3/1611710930103/SM-FN-S-00.png Sources Sourcing and Selecting Fabrics Browsing for fabrics is part of the fun of making masks. Read on for some pointers on sourcing and selecting appropriate fabrics. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601093b01c704b53bc188287/1611699173198/SM-FN-S-01.png Sources Abstract, colorful prints are fun and conceal mistakes. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601093b0e3a6163d647c19b4/1611699217553/SM-FN-S-02.png Sources Fabric lines often include different colorways of the same prints. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601093ae82816b2ef853cc8a/1611699377585/SM-FN-S-04.png Sources Prints known as "blenders" come in a rainbow of colors. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601093b22534e5742ff5d843/1611699296956/SM-FN-S-03.png Sources Metallics add further interest while keeping a subtly textured appearance. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601095f6f430b93db7a195c6/1611699809036/SM-FN-S-05.png Sources Smaller scale prints, such as the ditsy florals on the right, tend to fit the masks better than large scale prints. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601093b8ff9f41385c99ee70/1611699638093/SM-FN-S-07.png Sources A bundle of batiks such as this offers a variety of colors and prints, some easier to work with than others. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601096001c704b53bc18d734/1611700026155/SM-FN-S-06.png Sources Linear or symmetrical prints can look nice, but it can be an added challenge to line everything up correctly. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601093b66f6cf04a4ec52d10/1611699397365/SM-FN-S-08.png Sources A simple search like "butterflies" yields endless results. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601093b20a81d41d232a8c17/1611699517274/SM-FN-S-09.png Sources "Toss" prints can seem like nothing is right-side up. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601093b40fee630ccc679823/1611699588681/SM-FN-S-10.png Sources This mask has a few strikes against it: the large-scale print doesn't fit well on the mask, some of the figures appear upside-down, and worst of all there's a pair of eyes right on the bridge of the nose. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/6010bbd2cf56e50b6223f95e/1611709456883/SM2027Halloween.jpg Sources These child-size masks were much more successful with the smaller scale of this print collection. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601093b276080474a5e38de7/1611699702030/SM-FN-S-05.png Sources https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/6010928a73c3f504dff52b9a/601093b21dacc3637a54ce9c/1611699712366/SM-FN-S-06.png Sources https://www.sunsetmakes.com/covers daily 0.75 2021-02-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/6025b09f3e0faa5b7223d214/1614276113475/IMG_0753.jpg Covers A disposable surgical mask, with earloops knotted and excess material tucked, fits nicely under a 3D mask. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/6037e9a9d84014281b8d6035/1614277258495/SM-MACsteps.jpg Covers With clean hands, fold a surgical mask in half so the earloops’ ends meet. Tie an overhand knot in the earloops, pulling the knots close to the sides of the mask. Adjust excess material so the sides lay flat and the center of the mask puffs out. https://www.sunsetmakes.com/sbs daily 0.75 2021-02-12 https://www.sunsetmakes.com/thanks daily 0.75 2021-04-02 https://www.sunsetmakes.com/gifts daily 0.75 2021-05-27 https://www.sunsetmakes.com/jbdevents daily 0.75 2021-09-02 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/6131174a8310c4272395015c/1630607194044/jbde+reshape.jpg jbde - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/613117958310c427239507e0/1630607265100/jbde+ironing.jpg jbde - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sunsetmakes.com/masks daily 0.75 2021-03-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb14a3336358572f1739b5f/1605454407618/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-15%2Bat%2B7.30.48%2BAM.jpg Masks - How to Make and Care for 3D Face Masks I started sewing cloth face coverings in March 2020 in response to the pandemic. After trying numerous patterns, I discovered the “3D” mask and it quickly became my favorite to wear and make. In the process of making hundreds of 3D masks, I’ve developed my own construction methods to share on this site. Besides my tutorials, there is also information on my favorite sources for fabrics, elastics, and other notions; tips on fabric selection; care instructions; and other pointers for making masks and keeping them looking great. Fabric face coverings are not medical devices and I make no claims as to their efficacy for any purpose. Please consult CDC, WHO, or your local health officer’s guidelines for more information. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb148c9162257496b9d3062/1605454046107/SMMasks3Dstack.jpg Masks - About the 3D Mask What’s so special about the 3D mask? Let me count the ways... Its shape pushes out away from the face, so you don’t get a mouthful of fabric when you try to talk. It doesn’t press against your nose and it stays up with very little tension on the ear loops. Its construction is a bit like a box pleat, so there’s a little play in the fabric and it moves with your jaw during normal speech. I can wear it comfortably without having to adjust it or pull it up over my nose. And it doesn’t come up too high under my eyes or dig into my neck, either. It basically addresses all my complaints about the numerous other styles I tried and disliked. It’s my Goldilocks mask. If you are double-masking, this style fits well over disposable masks. Click here to see how I shape a surgical mask to wear as a filter. If you find masks uncomfortable to wear, give this style a try. https://www.sunsetmakes.com/masks/octagon monthly 0.5 2020-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb151229a1aef48f69522c6/1605456177387/SMMasksOctagoncover.jpg Masks - Octagon Method - Octagon method Though I prefer the ease of the Rectangle method, there are times I like to sew the octagon shape to eliminate bulk, especially in kids’ sized masks. Instead of cutting the octagon shape before sewing, I trace the stitching line onto the lining to eliminate the guesswork of where to stitch and especially where to pivot at the angles. Plus, it’s more stable to sew across the corners before the fabric is trimmed, eliminating distortion and stretched out seams on the diagonals. Tutorial coming soon. https://www.sunsetmakes.com/masks/rectangle monthly 0.5 2020-11-24 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb958bb3a91a317f3632618/1605982413890/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Rectangle method Lots of 3D mask tutorials will have you cut and sew an octagon shape, which requires a fair amount of precision. You can make a 3D mask by just sewing a rectangle and folding into shape. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb152350e8bbf646f6d1870/1605456542466/Screen+Shot+2020-11-15+at+8.06.40+AM.png Masks - Rectangle Method - Prepare the fabric Pre-wash and dry your fabrics to remove any shrinkage. Cut two rectangles of fabric 7¼” high by 10¼” wide. Shown here is one exterior fabric with a different lining fabric, though you can self-line (use the same fabric for the inside and outside.) Place fabrics right sides (RS) together. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb152e136358572f174d5bf/1605456655710/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Stitch horizontal seams With the rectangles RS together, stitch across the long sides using a 1/4” seam allowance. Back-tack at beginning and end of seams so they don’t come loose in next steps. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb1536d2bb93a1ea2eddc5c/1605456780403/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Press and turn out Press seams as sewn, then turn the mask right-side out. Press the seams completely open (running your fingernail along the seam can help.) Flatten the mask with the seams at the top and bottom and press. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb153cc1cc5cc6622b50496/1605456930471/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Turn raw edges to inside Turn raw edges of short (open) sides of rectangle 1/4" to the inside and press. The finished rectangle should be 6-3/4” high by 9-3/4” wide. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb15497844f9e409ea39c48/1605457082416/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Fold top and bottom toward center With the lining side up, fold and press the top and bottom toward the center, making a crease about 2” from the long seams. This leaves a center section of 2-3/4”. I use a gridded pressing surface for accuracy, but you can measure with a ruler or create a template for pressing. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb154da844f9e409ea3a39c/1605457147041/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Fold corners in Open out the top and bottom flaps and fold in each of the four corners, lining up the horizontal edges of the triangles along the original crease lines. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb155480e8bbf646f6d7eb8/1605457274248/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Stitch channel for nose wire Choose which side of your mask will be the top. Open out the folds along the top edge of the mask and top stitch at whatever distance you need to fit the nose wire. (1/4” shown.) You may top-stitch along the bottom edge if you choose. It can keep the lining from rolling to the outside and it looks nice, but it’s not necessary. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb155bb0e8bbf646f6d8c25/1605457414810/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Insert nose wire Trim the nose wire if needed so that it fits in the center section of the top edge (not extending into the folded-down corners), about 5-1/2” in this case, and slide into the channel. The folds keep the wire in place. If you are using a shorter wire or other nose piece, you can stitch down either side of it to keep it centered in the channel. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb156309a1aef48f695d2b9/1605457588707/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Prepare for 3D fold It’s the folding of the top and bottom flaps that makes the mask 3D. Start out with the flaps folded back in toward the center. (Some people edge-stitch along the horizontal top and bottom folds at this stage for structure, but I don’t bother. You can try both ways to see what you prefer.) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb156dce741ef42c930dedf/1605457683753/ Masks - Rectangle Method - 3D fold Flip the edge of the top flap back over itself. Then scoot the flipped-up portion toward the side edge of the mask, so that it’s parallel to the side, and the corner of the top edge lines up with the horizontal fold of the mask, as shown. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb1578954d7bd32ba2ce1f6/1605457993261/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-15%2Bat%2B8.28.38%2BAM.jpg Masks - Rectangle Method - Secure the 3D fold Secure with pins or clips and repeat with the bottom flap. Then repeat on other side. Using the dimensions given, the line formed by the new folds will be about 1” to 1-1/8” away from the side edge of the mask. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb15887907152766637c209/1605458158673/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Secure the 3D fold Your mask should now have a boat shape. These dimensions result in a mask that has a flattish dome at the front of the mask. If you have a narrower face or prefer a pointier look, you can adjust the folds at this stage. With practice, you can skip the pins/clips and simply fold up the flaps while at the sewing machine. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb159a916932f1df5272b64/1605458369392/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Stitch down the folds Stitch a line parallel to the side edge of the mask, catching the folds in the process. Back-tack at the beginning and end. Sometimes the presser foot doesn’t like going over the hump of the second fold and pushes it out of place. A skewer or chopstick can help you push the material under the presser foot to keep everything aligned. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb159e748fd365a1003f144/1605458448784/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Prepare the elastics You can purchase pre-cut elastics with slide adjusters but I prepare my own as follows: Cut 8½” lengths of ¼” elastic. (Two per mask.) Loop the center of the elastic over a twist tie folded in half. Insert the twist tie into a silicone adjuster and pull the elastic through. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb15a431c7089551a1a43ea/1605458546559/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Sew the sides of the mask Slide about ¼” of the ends of your elastics in between the outer fabric and lining on the sides. Stitch close to the edge, closing up the sides and securing the elastics at the same time. Back-tack at beginning and end to secure. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb15a9b24c06f5373f5ea03/1605458654687/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Trim the threads to finish You will end up with two parallel lines of stitching about 1” - 1⅛” apart on each side of the mask. Trim threads to finish. All done! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb15b6f0e8bbf646f6e5ede/1605458818171/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Optional techniques To ensure the lining fabric does not show on the outside of the mask, you can cut the outer fabric ⅛” taller and the lining fabric ⅛” shorter. The outer fabric will be 7⅜” high, and the lining fabric will be 7⅛” for this pattern. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb15bea4aff1f2f8565995f/1605458978362/ Masks - Rectangle Method - Optional techniques (cont.) Sew the first horizontal seam with raw edges lined up with ¼” seam allowance. Line up the raw edges on the opposite side. By pulling the edge of the shorter lining fabric to meet the edge of the outer fabric, you will create a bubble on the outer fabric. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb15c5716947a58fe2708d0/1605459057824/ Masks - Rectangle Method Press the seams as sewn one side at a time, without putting a crease in the bubble. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb15c9c4cb7230541a353cb/1605459124976/ Masks - Rectangle Method Turn the mask RS out and finger press along each seam, with the seam allowances toward the lining. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb15ce69488406ed9fa98d4/1605459194992/ Masks - Rectangle Method Press the mask flat at the top and bottom. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb15d2124c06f5373f65d30/1605459244263/ Masks - Rectangle Method The “extra” outer fabric will wrap over toward the lining side. The finished dimensions after pressing are the same as if you’d cut both fabrics the same size, since you took away from the lining what you added to the outer fabric. Proceed with the remaining steps from here. https://www.sunsetmakes.com/masks/fabrics monthly 0.5 2020-11-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb1b20d69c60d415b7da4bd/1611709336564/SMMasksFabricsCover.jpg Masks - Fabric & Notions - Fabrics & Notions https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/601061d0cb6137496ab34d44/6010632fbf6a6378c1aa534d/1611687008032/SM-FN-05.png Masks - Fabric & Notions Look for "soft-knit" elastic in 1/4" width (bottom two), not the 1/8" round cord (top.) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/60105d4f6da43f4081d567f9/60106d263a29196db199cafd/1611689300098/SM-FN-01.1.png Masks - Fabric & Notions Lining with complementary prints or colors can be attractive and fun for the wearer. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/601061d0cb6137496ab34d44/6010632d446e8b1a68196cb9/1613089256119/SM-FN-04.png Masks - Fabric & Notions Soft knit elastic comes in both a flat construction with a fuzzy surface (top) and a smoother tubular construction (bottom). Both will work for this style mask. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/601068620534b7030ff1f863/601068cc14c62f0f13b7db15/1611688325070/SM-FN-08.png Masks - Fabric & Notions Thread cones in the same colors as the main lining fabrics. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/60105d4f6da43f4081d567f9/60106dae5200cf604f57d124/1611689452643/SM-FN-02.1.png Masks - Fabric & Notions Neutral shades work well with many outer fabrics and are easily found in bedsheets or quilting weight cottons. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/60106f6e6d732a28c8031438/60106fc57951484c45c4d0f2/1611690081552/SM-FN-10.png Masks - Fabric & Notions https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/601061d0cb6137496ab34d44/6010632b4917266bf6cc2e18/1613089357137/SM-FN-03.png Masks - Fabric & Notions These aren't the elastics you're looking for... https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/601068620534b7030ff1f863/601068cf343bcd08ffc2f263/1611688313999/SM-FN-09.png Masks - Fabric & Notions Cone thread is economical, but requires a thread stand to use with a home sewing machine. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/601061d0cb6137496ab34d44/6010632f9b5c494b30e16a9a/1611687008029/SM-FN-06.png Masks - Fabric & Notions https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/601061d0cb6137496ab34d44/601063604dea0d36f0c734ea/1613089391620/SM-FN-06.png Masks - Fabric & Notions Soft knit elastics come on large spools (top), in hanks (bottom right), and in pre-cut lengths with or without slide adjusters (middle left). https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/601065e5f7e31f1882a5a6ba/601065fe1553be06f8d333ad/1611687495090/SM-FN-07.png Masks - Fabric & Notions "Oval" twist ties (left two) are flexible but maintain their shape well. Twist ties with "wings" (right two) distort easily. https://www.sunsetmakes.com/masks/care monthly 0.5 2020-11-21 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/616396936543b0753b3df477/1633917410962/SMMasksCare.jpg Masks - Care & Troubleshooting - 3D Mask Care Tips on washing, ironing, and small fixes to keep your mask looking great and feeling comfortable. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/6163976e8f98bd0b05c7d221/1633916872887/reshape+to+dry+flat.jpg Masks - Care & Troubleshooting - Washing and Drying Masks should be washed frequently. I wash after every wear, no matter how brief. They can be machine washed (a mesh laundry bag is useful for this) but for best results, hand wash and reshape before air drying. I wash in unscented laundry soap in a sink or basin and rinse well. Reshape the mask while wet. First re-establish the horizontal creases by pulling taut from corner to corner on both the top and bottom of the mask. Then fold the mask in half and adjust the folds to the desired shape. Blot the reshaped mask in a towel, then hang by the earloops or lay flat to dry. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb6c6494192693592b7dd5c/1605813867104/Screen+Shot+2020-11-19+at+11.20.23+AM.png Masks - Care & Troubleshooting - Ironing I often like to iron my masks after washing to keep them crisp so they hold their shape away from the face. To do this, grasp the mask in the top corners in the folds to pull taut along the horizontal crease. Iron along the crease and all the way across the middle. Repeat on the other side. This resets the creases and also presses the center. If the sides are wrinkled, hang the middle of the mask off the corner of the ironing board and press. Do not iron the elastic. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb6b37d61be932d01021bcd/1605809025742/SM2027HalloweenFix.jpg Masks - Care & Troubleshooting - Replacing adjusters Pulled a little too hard on your slide adjuster? If you still have it, you can pull the elastic back through it by looping the elastic over a twist tie folded in half. Push the ends of the twist tie through the larger hole of the adjuster and pull the elastic through. If you lost the adjuster, you could try the same technique with a craft bead instead, though it might not grip as well. Or simply tie an overhand knot in the elastic. Leave it loosely tied until you put on the mask, then tighten to the right fit. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb1aa7a9a1aef48f6a38fff/1605479051867/SMMasksCareFixes.jpg Masks - Care & Troubleshooting - Other fixes Coming soon: tips on replacing wires or elastics if needed. https://www.sunsetmakes.com/masks/before-you-sew monthly 0.5 2020-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb57d4860e5af675c8e2d8d/1605729652214/Screen+Shot+2020-11-18+at+11.59.30+AM.png Masks - Before You Sew - Before you sew Assemble your necessary supplies (additional details here): Fabrics for the outer mask and lining (one rectangle of each, 7.25” high by 10.25” wide for adult size mask) Thread 1/4-inch elastic (2 pieces at least 8” in length per mask) Silicone sliders (2 per mask) Nose wire (2mm x 150mm plastic coated wire) Rotary cutter, mat, and ruler (or other means to measure and cut your fabrics) Iron and pressing surface Sewing machine and machine needle Other basic sewing supplies such as small scissors/snips; sewing gauge or other small measuring tool; sewing “stiletto” or wooden chopstick or skewer; sewing clips or pins; etc. Pre-wash and dry your fabrics on the hottest temperature recommended by the manufacturer. Thread your machine and test the tension and other settings, following the instructions in your user manual. Note that the tutorials on this site are intended for those with knowledge of basic sewing skills and sewing machine operation. The tutorials share certain methods and techniques specific to making 3D masks but do not include sewing instruction. https://www.sunsetmakes.com/masks/finished monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fde93c951a86c1b6c273584/1608423448660/Screen+Shot+2020-12-19+at+3.53.00+PM.png Masks - Finished Masks - Project Christmask November was all about making masks for the holidays, including gifts for friends, family, classmates, and teachers. I made almost as many mini-mask ornaments for a school fundraiser, including enough to make a Christmas tree decorated with 26 unique mini-masks and coordinating red and green balls. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fde913cf23a830a59aebba0/1605481268221/SM2027Halloween.jpg Masks - Finished Masks - Halloween masks My son wanted to share a little Halloween spirit with his classmates, so I made a batch of fabric face masks in Halloween prints. This was my first real test of batch-sewing a big group of masks and it was a success! They were so cute together I almost didn’t want to disperse them among the class! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f5d425c6fa1e85d825486a3/t/5fb1b5604aff1f2f85746a1b/1605554277058/SM2027HalloweenFabric.jpg Masks - Finished Masks - Fabric This project was a good example of the importance of the scale of a print in relation to the size of the mask. Especially in a child’s mask, it helps to have a small scale print. This is the “Ghouls & Goodies” collection by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda. 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