3D Face Mask Tutorial - Origami Style Mask - Most Comfortable Face Mask

[@fortheloveofchocolat]

These are THE BEST face masks. I'm back to make more. I have to wear a mask all day at work and these are BY FAR the most comfortable. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

[@debigoldstein3869]

THIS IS THE BEST 3D face mask I've made! I've been sewing to help a non profit foundation for underprivileged kids and for health care workers and friends and family since March. I've made 4 different styles of the 3D masks - and YOURS is the EASIEST and truly great fitting and comfortable! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@cassiermt]

ok so I am NOT great at sewing, not even a little bit, BUUUUT this mask came out so beautifully!!! This was the best/easiest tutorial for the most comfortable face mask I've ever used.. thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@seekatesew]

I'm so glad!

[@ninjac8866]

Love this mask and am so grateful for the pattern and video. Constant use of masks at work caused eczema on my face and this design is fantastic as it doesn't touch my skin so much.

[@kaya6446]

I was struggling with the last step until i watched the video....it's so much easier now....it's the only mask my granddaughter wants to wear...ty

[@Sally-yw6ic]

I made this for my daughter and she loves it. It was the best fitting mask she has. I'm going to make more.

[@margaretperry2392]

Best pattern and tutorial I have tried - and I have tried a lot! Good fitting mask and quick and easy to make. I made the large and the medium, medium fits my big round face perfectly. Thank you so much!

[@slsexton101]

Great instructions. Between the vid and the written directions on your website I, a beginner seamstress, was able to fumble out three in an afternoon. They arent perfect but close!!

[@seekatesew]

Excellent!

[@pikakerose]

thank you for your video im a visual person n finally figured out the last step n its a great mask lot of room to breathe

[@seekatesew]

Glad it helped!

[@Z-LightfulMemories]

It's been a while since I"ve made these but going on trip and need them. Decided to brush up and check for video this time (instead of just using the blog). I am SOOOOO glad I did! Thanks for making this vid. I'm one that has struggled with that last step but now looking forward to whipping out several of these today.

[@korab.23]

Aha! You solved a mystery for me. I used another tutorial where you fold the top/bottom flaps before doing the casing and I was getting bulk on the finished mask. I would bunch around the top of the nose. I think your extra step will take care of that! 💜Thank you!💜

[@dawnlevay7304]

This was very helpful. Much easy way to get the flaps lined up. Thanks.

[@seekatesew]

Glad it helped!

[@conniedetevis2119]

Thank you for making this extremely helpful video and the free pattern. Love your tip at the end for matching up the top and bottom flaps.

[@florencesanchez9410]

Just made one using material to play with and used "little kid" size and I am not a seamstress but wasn't difficult; however wasn't exactly even though I followed step by step. I'll just keep practicing. Enjoyed this 3D pattern the most! Thank you!

[@emilydurfee7555]

I am having the same difficult I’ve made two of the little kids size masks now and I haven’t gotten either to come out exactly right 🤔

[@AshleyE0328]

Thank you for such a great pattern and very helpful video! I’ve made up some sample sizes before cutting into my cute fabric! So far I’ve made some for all my kids and now making some for my husband and the rest of my family!

[@daviskathi1233]

These are the best,so comfy,and my glasses don't seem to fog up as much.Also very easy to make. Tfs.

[@petershepherd1301]

How can I download the pattern for this mask?

[@annattamouff4925]

Thank you So much more comfortable and easy to put in the nose bridge . I will say that to increase the effectiveness of the masks I use non woven fusible featherweight Pellon interfacing on both mask and lining (and do not have the interfacing extendin beyond the seam line to reduce bulk . It’s great and removes or lessens the need for a filter. Thank you!

[@seekatesew]

Great tip!

[@angelscott7409]

Thank you so much for the video. I struggled with making that mask and pulling it out and trying to get the correct shape. Your way is so much easier. Great Video

[@marialimon4286]

How do you apply the filter pocket on your pattern?

[@oliverbadeau5440]

Thank you for sharing! Best mask pattern I've used :D

[@seekatesew]

Glad you like it!

[@LettuceLearn]

Love the design of the mask! Would it be possible to show on video how/when you attach the filter pocket? I downloaded the directions and made the mask itself, but I'm a new at sewing, so if I see it I tend to understand it better.

[@yingleong7236]

Yeah, Ive asked for that as well but Kate said it's one of the many things on her list to do....would love to see how to attach the filter pocket.

[@ryaeryae7030]

I'm hoping for a video of filter pocket attachment as well. It's a bit bulky with how I'm attempting to do it.

[@knowl3dg3iz5se]

Great tutorial , this mask looks simple to make and comfortable.

[@cherylforbes7676]

Excellent pattern. Love it.

[@paulahowell1862]

This is the first thing I have ever sewn! 🤩 I did one out of scrap material first to check for size. When I made the mask I am going to wear, it looks great but the fit is not as good because the sides gape a little. Any ideas how I can fix that?

[@iamsuperdayangofchyreative943]

Thank you very much. God bless you ♥️

[@DarleneAustin3424532]

Thank you ..excellent 👏👏

[@oiling5009]

Hi. Great video! Was the amount of seam allowance mentioned in the video. Maybe I missed it.

[@cherylpeterson9776]

Where is the blog? and where is the pattern? Looks great, instructions really easy.

[@churpina]

Thank you so much! ^_^

[@sallyschilling1559]

what is the seam allowance?

[@alitorres4384]

Hi where can I get the bigger size make can’t find the link thanks

[@patmclachlan1483]

I downloaded this mask about a year ago. The paper pattern kinda got wrecked so downloaded a new one. Size seems a bit different on comparison!?

[@slsexton101]

Ok, great vid - but --THOSE SHEARS!!!! Must have those shears!!! Can you tell me the brand or post the link to them PLEASE!!! (she croaks in voice indicating certain death without shears like yours)

[@seekatesew]

Lol! They are the Tula Pink ones: www.fatquartershop.com/tula-pink-notions

[@newzicg]

Hi! Did you add 1/4 seam allowance all around?

[@emily7427]

She said in the comments it is included on the pattern BUT the website says to use a 1/4” seam allowance so I have not clue

[@newzicg]

@@emily7427 I added 1/4 and seem to fit good a bit bigger so I may try to do another one without adding. 🤞

[@kecall]

@@emily7427 I am late to the conversation, so this may not be helpful now, but there is a difference when sewing instructions say 'add 1/4" seam allowance' or 'use 1/4" seam allowance'. When the instructions state to 'use 1/4" seam allowance', it means that the seam allowance is included in the pattern, but when you sew, you will stitch down 1/4" from the cut edge. Hope that helps to clarify a bit. :)

[@debbiecook8230]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@seekatesew]

You're welcome!

[@isloveevenreal]

Beautiful ☺️ thank you so much ❤️

[@rachelheffner190]

I love these prints! Where are these fabrics from?

[@seekatesew]

Thank you! I designed this fabric line, Spotted, for Riley Blake Designs. The fabrics will be available in July :)

[@coreymichelle408]

❤️

[@mireyakearney9102]

When you do the top stitching when you fold down the face mask flaps, did you top stitch 1/8” or 1/4” inch?

[@seekatesew]

Closer to 1/4" so the elastic can still move around

[@artbynasrin]

Thank you sooo much for sharing this your talent and pattern, what size of pattern are you using in this video please?, is it large?.❤️❤️❤️

[@lisaskendall4224]

Thank you so much for this design I love it!! Where did you get your elastic from? I got some from Amazon awhile ago but it’s really thick.

[@conniedetevis2119]

Have you tried T-shirt fabric cut into 1” strips and stretched in place of elastic? It is soft and very comfortable on the ears.

[@ellenhernandez1150]

Random question but I plan to cut this out using my cricut because I don’t have steady hands, what are the dimensions?

[@briannewalker4021]

I think this is one of the best and easiest tutorials I have seen. Unfortunately, when I go to download the pattern, it doesn't fit on to one page. A portion of the mask template prints on the second, deeming this template unusable. I thought it was just my computer, but I've tried it on multiple devices, and it's not making any difference.

[@Penelope222]

Brianne, if you print the second page and cut the little bit off, then tape it onto the main part, the pattern is then useable. It’s unfortunate that it has to print this way but makers are constrained by the size of normal printer paper so often patterns will go over two pages. The only thing to check is that it’s printing at the correct ratio, hence the 1inch square to check sizing. I printed to A4 paper as I’m Australian and luckily our paper is a tiny bit longer, so I could just trace the extra lines onto one piece of paper.

[@briannewalker4021]

@@Penelope222 Thanks. The issue I have is that some of the top part doesn't print, so I'm not able to see lines. I'm sure a much more talented person could draw/guess where the lines are supposed to go, but I don't trust my ability to do that. I'm still pretty new to sewing! I may be overthinking it! I was able to find a similar template, and then followed this tutorial. I'm pleased with how they came out!

[@Penelope222]

@@briannewalker4021 ah, yep that’d be tricky! I’m glad it worked for you too, I felt very accomplished making these 😂

[@sarahnorth09]

Her tip about folding the pattern in half worked well for me; I was struggling to cut off the little part on page 2 and matching it. The part that is missing on the pattern can then be traced by using the overlap after folding it in half (if that makes sense)

[@stephenjhontabucol929]

Hi po, im from Philippines tanong ko lang ano magandang uri ng tela para sa mask nato? Salamat po

[@leisap13]

For some reason my pattern is not symmetrical. Can you share what the actual dimensions are?

[@pamheld]

I am unable to find the "Need more sizes? The new extended sizes pattern includes Adult L and Adult XL." Where are those located? They are not included in the downloadable template.

[@heather196]

Following along and sewed away thinking instructions were coming for the filter pocket. Now I have to unpick all my top stitching and figure that out. 😖 Great mask but you should have a disclaimer for the filter. In Canada we have been told a filtered mask is the one to wear.

[@Kay-uh3fj]

She said in the video that there is another set of directions for if you want a filter

[@shiracohn7341]

@@Kay-uh3fj I COULD NOT FIND THOSE DIRECTIONS...

[@seekatesew]

The filter pocket instructions are included in the blog post here: seekatesew.com/3d-mask-template/

[@ninasilk]

As someone who writes instructions for a living, it's important to integrate the options into the main flow of the process. Those who don't want to choose an option can skip it.

[@maryhardman4325]

Hi how can I get he pattern template please, I have subscribed to emails, thanks

[@seekatesew]

You can join the Facebook Group and find it in the files section facebook.com/groups/seekatesew

[@tinajones6313]

Thanks so much for sharing, makes making these ah whole lot simpler

[@Loraaazurc]

Hi! Do i still have to add seam allowance?

[@seekatesew]

seam allowance is included in the pattern piece

[@Unicornsingapore]

Hi this is so cool. I am trying to look for the 3D face mask template but couldn’t find it. Any kind soul can guide me thru?

[@christinecoghlan2482]

Look on the seekkatesew website there’s a download link there

[@kathleenzeile5307]

Thank you for the pattern and tutorial; one question: when printing the pattern are you printing it as 100%, actual size, etc? Sometimes that makes a difference in sizing. Again, thanks.

[@quirkybeeper]

When you print the pattern, there is a black square on the page that should be 1" x 1", just measure it and make sure it's the right size, and that'll ensure the pattern is the right size :)

[@coreymichelle408]

😀

[@annettel8394]

Good video, but I need to see an image of the mask being worn to appreciate the dimensions of it please.

[@kalstaph]

I printed the template and made a pretend mask out of paper first, to get a feel of the sizes on my face

[@Holdmymawashi]

The blog post linked in the description has those photos :-)

[@ddkins2000]

The tutorial was great but accessing the pattern easily would have been helpful. Links to links to sign up to your email is not helpful.

[@ninewill8834]

In cm? Just write the sizes