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Ear Savers, also called “mask extenders” or “mask mates”, can make wearing face masks much more comfortable. Learn how to sew fabric Ear Savers to protect sore ears from elastic face masks. Make some for the essential workers or anyone who has to wear masks for extended periods of time. Now that many of us …

If you need to make a face mask fast, follow this easy tutorial explaining how to fold a cloth mask using a simple bandana or handkerchief and two elastic hair ties (aka ponytail holders). It’s easy to make a simple homemade face mask from a bandana and a couple of hair ties. In less than …

Adding a flexible wire to the nose area of a fabric face mask can help you make a better fitting mask. In this article, I’ll teach you how to add nose wire to any face mask sewing pattern. And, I’ll show you how to add a nose wire pocket to existing pre-made or purchased face …

The DIY face mask pattern in this post will teach you to make a pleated fabric face mask with either elastic ear loops or fabric ties. If you can’t find elastic to make elastic ear loops, the pattern includes additional instructions to make and use fabric ties. You can make fabric ties from cotton fabric, …