DIY Face Mask with Filter Pocket! Reusable + Washable ≫ No Elastic, One Piece of Cloth 😷

I'm sharing the best design and materials I found to make face masks for my family and me. This design fits very well, is easy to sew and has a pocket for a filter to add an extra layer of protection. It's frugal AND minimal. Stay healthy, my dear KZbin fam! 💜
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[@chickenlady1996]

Thank you. We were not able to buy any masks at all. You did an excellent job making this video. You made it very easy for anyone to make a mask. Even without a sewing machine it can be made by hand. Bless you for sharing.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Masks are so low everywhere. Yes, this can definitely be made by hand! Good luck to you and stay safe and well! :)

[@HomesteadTessie]

Congratulations ! You Made it in My top STRONG Women Recommended Channels !on my front page Way to Go !!!

[@Patti-1962]

Finally, a mask tutorial that seems possible to make. I love how you used a sheet and used what you had around the house for filters. I am severely immunocompromised, so fortunately I already had a box of heavy duty masks made to filter out viruses. I want to make some of your masks to go over these so we can reuse them. Thanks for another helpful video. I hope you and your family are doing well!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Making masks to go over your heavy duty masks is such a great idea, Patti! I love it. Please stay safe and well!! 💜

[@qmakesithappen]

Omg Wendy!!! You can literally sell those! They're so limited! Even online smh I'd buy one, your creativity always amazes me 😁

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Q! I know they're so hard to come by. Do you have any masks at all?

[@qmakesithappen]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist we don't currently 😔

[@pua6095]

I like how your mask has no nose bridge. Very resourceful of what we already have at home. Research is always helpful. Thank you. STITCH... lol *~.~

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so glad you like it! Stitch for the win 😅💜

[@niefiazupancic3063]

OK so I made this pattern following your instructions to the tea - in fact I made it twice - the first time using the ties which you used - the second time using 1/4 inch elastic cut at 6.5 inches per piece in place of the ties - both masks fit beautifully but the one with the regular ties actually gave a tighter fit around all sides - less gapping - the elastic I liked better but the fit around the ides of the face wasn't as tight - UNTIL- I placed an extra pleat on each side - now I just have to locate 1/4 inch elastic - everywhere in the Sacramento area is totally out. Thanks for a great pattern :)

[@lorainemacdonald517]

Hope you and your family are safe and well.

[@mellibee100]

I hope you are ok, Wendy. A bit worried you haven’t posted a video in a while. I hope you and your family are doing well. Sending blessings from Nashville!

[@ukelilly]

Perfect to travel with because you won't run out of them. I like to wear them when we are in hotel rooms too in case one of us ( there's 4 of us) caught it and didn't know ( it happened before). Thx.

[@HaritDoshi]

Thanks for the guide and suggestions. It's really a good one

[@jeannel1065]

Great information as always, Wendy. You provide detailed instructions using materials many people have in their homes 😷.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thanks, Jeanne! Stay safe and well :)

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Thanks for sharing Wendy! Glad to hear your family is well and healthy. We are all fine too.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Glad to hear you are doing well Ellen! I've been doing all kinds of "prepping" here so have been away from my YT friends. Can't wait to catch up!

[@laurieg6416]

Great pattern, thanks! I've also seen we can cut apart an unused furnace filter and pull out the filter fabric. That's what I'll be using inside the pocket. It's not washable though. The virus is heat sensitive, so I'll put the used filters in the oven at 150 for 15 minutes and the masks in the washer after each use.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Nice! I've seen one using a furnace filter. I have one too and will likely use that inside the pocket at some point, but wanted to offer more easily accessible alternatives. I like your method to reuse the material you have! I'll definitely keep it in mind. Thank you so much! :)

[@GreekVegetarianRecip]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist Please be careful using the furnace filter. I believe at least one of the companies that makes them has stated they contain FIBERGLASS, and they are not to be used as face masks. Please do your research on this one. And, depending on what you find, I would suggest informing Laurie G. and removing misinformation from your channel. I can see that you care.

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Thank you for your DIY stay safe yourself & family

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you, Laura! You and yours stay safe as well!! 💜

[@kimmaried.7313]

You are so amazing ❣️. Thank you so much. I hope your family is doing well my friend ❤️

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Kimmarie❣️ We are doing well! I hope you and yours are doing well also! 💜

[@Connie-ts1dv]

Miss all your videos so much.

[@trevorhassel8296]

This was super helpful, thank you very much. Just subbed!

[@kayadamson4592]

Hope you and your family are safe and well! Are you busy home schooling? Any advice on the stay at home life?

[@lailasiddiqui263]

Wendy is wonderful as always. Can you please share the make and model of your machine. learning to sew clothes as well :)

[@kodomotachi1]

Excellent tutorial and suggestions. Thank you! Stay safe and healthy!

[@deannaharby5677]

Thank you for caring about us !!

[@eileenlester4342]

Thanks Wendy!💜

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thanks for the advice😷 Stay well😊

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You too, Brenda! 💜

[@MamaKatsHome]

Thank you for sharing. My son works at a grocery store and he is wearing masks but they are ones we had for dust protection and not the best and we are going to run out. I am glad we already had them before this all started here though. I am going to find out what types of materials I already have here since I sew I have lots of kinds.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

If you sew, you might have some interfacing which I think will work well in a mask as a filter. I have small scraps I'm going to stitch together to make filters. Those are non woven polypropylene :) I hope you and your son stay safe and well!!

[@MamaKatsHome]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist I know I have reusable grocery bags like you mentioned. I'm not sure if I have any interfacing. I have PUL too but I don't know if you can breathe through it.

[@niefiazupancic3063]

I've also been watching lots of DIY mask KZbin - haven't been this one though - do you create a little pocket at the top which can fit a folded pipe cleaner? Thanks for all you do - keep posting - miss you when you go awhile without posting.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

The inside of this one is completely hollow. Actually it fits so well, I don't think it needs a pipe cleaner but I can see taping one on the inside using some bandage tape or something similar. I especially like this design because it is a solid piece of cloth. Most other ones have a seam right down the middle in the front, which makes me nervous. Good luck and stay safe! 💜

[@HappyDanDongTV]

Hi. Thanks for Tag at me. I was watching the news and I was sad to hear that many people are dying from the virus. Our mode wishes the safety of many people.

[@DaniElle-di4ho]

Your fans miss you dearly! How are you hanging in there?

[@CassieDavis613]

Thank you. I will share.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@patriciakirk297]

Thank you for sharing!!!

[@susanvelez6534]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙋🏻 and xcellent wendy

[@lblake5653]

Great instructions.

[@GreatGrannyFreeBird]

very helpful and thorough video. So appropriate for this time in our world. Thank you Wendy! Please note, I have changed my name. 😘

[@PassiveIncomeTom]

*Great tip! 👍 Wish I would have seen this a few days ago since I bought one online.*

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm glad you were able to find masks online, Tom! Stay safe and well!

[@carolynsevilla8255]

Hello Wendy! Keep safe.

[@katherinekorenyi2805]

Happy Mother's Day!💐

[@zkatt1959]

This is'great but a lot of us'have no sewing machine. Please do a no sew version!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Yes very true, I have one in mind which I will share as I can! :)

[@selinaoakley3613]

Well done.

[@val6937]

Miss your videos

[@JaniceCrowell]

How do you keep it tight around nose. Looks like air would go through.

[@CassieDavis613]

Are you OK? I has been 3 wks since you posted a video.

[@frugaldutchmom1359]

I noticed it too. Maybe she's very busy with her family. I hope everyone is doing well.

[@julisseporras-gerhardt3472]

Great job

[@DaniElle-di4ho]

Your fans miss you, please post a cooking video

[@cassblonde9010]

Thank you.

[@uttragaya539]

I can't sew but I will buy some! Please sell!

[@AnonyMous-qj5ji]

You should sell them!

[@M_SC]

This is a very good tutorial but the thought of trying to do it exhausts me. My spacial orientation abilities are poor. Have you considered cutting your fingernails short as a means of virus transmission prevention? It could help.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you I know it's not for everyone, but I hope you are able to find a mask pattern or even for purchase that works for you! Yes, great advice on the nails. I have yet to go grocery shopping still, but will do so when I go. 👍

[@M_SC]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist i think your frugal ways have helped you really minimise going anywhere. good for you.

[@Zephyr828]

Lol, um... huh? Ya lost me. I have no chance of understanding any of these mask sewing videos. 😕