I googled so many ways of making a mask, and found yours to be the best Liz. I've even bought a sewing machine after years of not putting "foot to peddle" ;) This latest hack with the shorter card makes so much sense. I love your videos, so clear and easy to follow. Thank you Liz :) I have masks!! Taaah Daaah !!
GREAT update. I looked back on your video to check something and found this! This makes it so easy and saved time. Of all the mask patterns I have made yours is my favorite!
I think I will love this pleat hack! I'm making masks with a front cotton panel and anti-pill fleece for the back panel. The thickness made my pleats impossible to get pretty. Thank you for the original video and the new hack. I made multiple masks yesterday for my elderly family members.
I'm a terrible seamstress, wonky stitches and everything, but I continue to make your masks -- I can make 1 a day! HA! "Stay-Home" orders keep me at home and I have something else to keep me occupied! I've used ribbons, thin and wide. I finally found thin elastic and that makes the best for looping over the ears. I used pipe cleaners for the nose because that's all I could find in my craft drawers. When I washed it, it wadded up on one end, so now I center the pipe cleaner and sew each end to keep it from moving -- when I washed the new one -- it stayed put! YAY! Your tutorials are great! I watched it about 10 times before trying one. Thanks for putting it out there!
Thank you so much, and kudos to you for making it work with what you got on hand. I have made so many of these masks, I can do it in my sleep...sleep, what's that? LOL
Glad it helped! Personally, I try to get the pleats even on the front and don't really care what it looks like on the back. It all works out in the end. When you are making many at a time, it is really a time saver. Thanks so much for watching.
I think we're coming out the other side now, thankfully!! Hope you are ok, not seen much from you in a long while! ❤️ Edit: It may be me, but you not only look like the gorgeous Jamie-Lee Curtis, but you sound like her!!
Thank you, I am well and life is super busy these days. I will be back at it soon. OMG you are the 20th person to tell me I look and sound like Jamie-Lee. I take that as a compliment, thank you ❤
Hi Liz, that is a great way to do pleats, but how wide is the mask after? It comes out too narrow. It's never been about making the pleats, it's getting them within 3" width without spending more time tweaking them. I can pleat my mask in a minute and it is within the 3" width needed.
Hi Liz! Just broke my sewing machine out after years of no use. I love your videos! They are so helpful and helped me with mask making. My sewing is not he best so I’m just making for family and friends. I saw a video where the seamstress folded the mask in half (hot dog fold), got a crease, then folded it in half again to get a total of 4 creases. She then used the creases to align the pleats. It looked easy and they were definitely even. I didn’t try it. Was wondering if you ever tried that method? Just a thought. Thanks again for all of your help. I made the masks with the 30 inch elastic. They seem to fit better.
Hi Cheryl Thank you so much. When it came to the pleats, and I was on my 2nd or 3rd mask, I was having more trouble keeping the pleats within 3" and fumbled way too much. My hack just evolved and I never tried any other way. I think I have seen the one you mentioned after I put out my video. I say try anything and do what works best for you, to get the job done. Stay safe.
This hack accomplishes two things in one step...Even pleats within the desired width. It's never been about making the pleats, it's getting them within 3". No tweaking or adjusting each side to fit.
Hi Joel, I use an old Singer industrial sewing machine. I also have a 17yr old Janome Quilters Companion. I prefer industrial, but it is straight stitch only so if I need zig zag, I use my Janome.
Instead of going through this cumbersome pleat placement, wouldn’t it be more feasible to mark fabric for pleat folding (based on the results of this latest hack)? Clips and cardboard oh my! Thanks
It's not about the pleats themselves...It's getting the pleats within the required 3" width. I can get it pleated and the side pieces on in 1 minute. I crank these out very quickly, and consistently. It would take a minute just to mark them.
I totally understand it’s not for the pleats themselves but to end up with 3” measurement. I gave it up eventually because of having to use the binder clips and the manipulating - way too consuming for me . I ended up eyeballing it after the common pressing folds - much easier and ended up with the 3”. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you...it does suck, I'm going to try to clip the filter to the top of the opening then smooth it out. I haven't tried it yet but it sounds like it should help.
The recommendation for these masks is to use two layers of closely woven cotton. Don't know where the filter idea came from. The point of these masks is so we don't expel droplets out from our mouth and nose. It's for other peoples protection. Not a good idea to use filter material from vacuum cleaners etc. which I heard. Who knows what's in that material. www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
You are absolutely correct and I am going to address this in my next video because people aren't understanding what the mask is really for. Thank you for sharing.
small footprint I hear you. I think the filter idea is to help just a bit more with what we also have to breathe in, like around people who do not wear masks? I use a layer of paper towel which I change out. I think it helps because I can’t smell as well with that layer inside, even tobacco. It’s not 95% I’m sure but it can’t hurt.
Nice idea! Can I tell you, I added pleats by sight. After the first 5or so it read second nature. Now, lol nothing was perfect by all means. But im limited on time to stand sit etc and w hard pressed to get ads many done as possible to help meet The needs. If I'd listened to the HOLY SPIRIT and started a Cpl Cpl weeks sooner ( when They said no were don't want those homemade masks🤷♀️) I'd loved to do more precise work. Not that it was sloppy lolol by any means. Still! I did make a few fussy cut cute ones but it was quickly apparent that wasn't going to be the situation going forward. On a lil brake needing to listen to the body. I know so many die appreciate all your efforts😍 Hugs n Blessn's. Stay In & Stay Well💞
Thank you Kathleen, for choosing my video. The trouble I had with the pleats was keeping them within 3". I was off on one end, then my side pieces didn't fit properly, with only a smidgen of fabric to fold over and they were too wonky. I can crank one out in a minute so I think that is pretty swift, without a lot of swearing lol. I have about 100 to get out this week, majority for ppl in the U.S., nurses and ppl working in hospitals. I have some nice fabric that I thought about fussy cutting and opted out of that haha. Keep up the good fight and stay well.
@@makingiteasywithliz I totally get your groove! Lol ya the fussy .. umm not today hahaaa I have always enjoyed your channel 😃 We stick together we'll All overcome and prayerfully, be a kinder stronger human race! You stay well too! Hugs and Blessn's 💞
This is a supplement to my mask video. They form the casing for the elastic to be strung through. This makes it replaceable. The elastic is not stitched into the mask. Did you watch the mask video?
I have a small face, and the 3" fits everyone, that I have made them for (over 300), great. 4" would probably give a little more coverage under the chin. Test it and see.
UPDATE...I made a mask that was 1" larger 17"×8.5" and 4" wide. It's for a very large face for sure, way too big for me. Pleating the original size 4" wide would be for a longer face, or for a man. Because I don't tie off the elastic, but let the wearer do it, makes a difference in fit in the original size.
@@dale3404 4" on sides is the standard size of an actual disposable pleated surgical mask. I think it allows for covererage of more sizes of people's faces
I googled so many ways of making a mask, and found yours to be the best Liz. I've even bought a sewing machine after years of not putting "foot to peddle" ;) This latest hack with the shorter card makes so much sense. I love your videos, so clear and easy to follow. Thank you Liz :) I have masks!! Taaah Daaah !!
Thank you Pam. Happy sewing!
GREAT update. I looked back on your video to check something and found this! This makes it so easy and saved time. Of all the mask patterns I have made yours is my favorite!
Thank you Sue!
Wow that so neat 💕
I think I will love this pleat hack! I'm making masks with a front cotton panel and anti-pill fleece for the back panel. The thickness made my pleats impossible to get pretty. Thank you for the original video and the new hack. I made multiple masks yesterday for my elderly family members.
Perfect!
I'm a terrible seamstress, wonky stitches and everything, but I continue to make your masks -- I can make 1 a day! HA! "Stay-Home" orders keep me at home and I have something else to keep me occupied! I've used ribbons, thin and wide. I finally found thin elastic and that makes the best for looping over the ears. I used pipe cleaners for the nose because that's all I could find in my craft drawers. When I washed it, it wadded up on one end, so now I center the pipe cleaner and sew each end to keep it from moving -- when I washed the new one -- it stayed put! YAY! Your tutorials are great! I watched it about 10 times before trying one. Thanks for putting it out there!
Thank you so much, and kudos to you for making it work with what you got on hand. I have made so many of these masks, I can do it in my sleep...sleep, what's that? LOL
Thanks for the update to make it even easier cheers J🇬🇧x
How funny...I've been using binder clips all along because that's all I had! LOL Great minds think alike! Thanks!!
They work great. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the wonderful update!
You bet!
Took a little fumbling around but it worked great for keeping the overall dimensions. Thank you
Glad it helped! Personally, I try to get the pleats even on the front and don't really care what it looks like on the back. It all works out in the end. When you are making many at a time, it is really a time saver. Thanks so much for watching.
I think we're coming out the other side now, thankfully!! Hope you are ok, not seen much from you in a long while! ❤️
Edit: It may be me, but you not only look like the gorgeous Jamie-Lee Curtis, but you sound like her!!
Thank you, I am well and life is super busy these days. I will be back at it soon. OMG you are the 20th person to tell me I look and sound like Jamie-Lee. I take that as a compliment, thank you ❤
Kudos on the pleats hack. I made 2 new ones today using it. Thanks you for the update.
Thank you so much. I have made over 300 and can pleat in a minute! Thanks for watching Michal.
Love this video, but just FOLD in half, press, FOLD these halves in half and you have the pleats
Hi Liz, that is a great way to do pleats, but how wide is the mask after? It comes out too narrow. It's never been about making the pleats, it's getting them within 3" width without spending more time tweaking them. I can pleat my mask in a minute and it is within the 3" width needed.
Hi Liz! Just broke my sewing machine out after years of no use. I love your videos! They are so helpful and helped me with mask making. My sewing is not he best so I’m just making for family and friends. I saw a video where the seamstress folded the mask in half (hot dog fold), got a crease, then folded it in half again to get a total of 4 creases. She then used the creases to align the pleats. It looked easy and they were definitely even. I didn’t try it. Was wondering if you ever tried that method? Just a thought. Thanks again for all of your help. I made the masks with the 30 inch elastic. They seem to fit better.
Hi Cheryl
Thank you so much. When it came to the pleats, and I was on my 2nd or 3rd mask, I was having more trouble keeping the pleats within 3" and fumbled way too much. My hack just evolved and I never tried any other way. I think I have seen the one you mentioned after I put out my video. I say try anything and do what works best for you, to get the job done. Stay safe.
This hack accomplishes two things in one step...Even pleats within the desired width. It's never been about making the pleats, it's getting them within 3". No tweaking or adjusting each side to fit.
Tried my first mask at the weekend with your first video. Loved the clip idea. Going to try your revised pleat hack. Thank you
Wonderful!
Liz can you tell me what kind of sewing machine you use? I am
In the market for a new one. Thank you.
Hi Joel, I use an old Singer industrial sewing machine. I also have a 17yr old Janome Quilters Companion. I prefer industrial, but it is straight stitch only so if I need zig zag, I use my Janome.
So much better--genius! Thanks!!!!
You're welcome! Thank you Kim.
@@makingiteasywithliz My masks look to much better with this hack. This way really makes my pleats about perfect. thanks again!!
Instead of going through this cumbersome pleat placement, wouldn’t it be more feasible to mark fabric for pleat folding (based on the results of this latest hack)? Clips and cardboard oh my! Thanks
It's not about the pleats themselves...It's getting the pleats within the required 3" width. I can get it pleated and the side pieces on in 1 minute. I crank these out very quickly, and consistently. It would take a minute just to mark them.
I totally understand it’s not for the pleats themselves but to end up with 3” measurement. I gave it up eventually because of having to use the binder clips and the manipulating - way too consuming for me . I ended up eyeballing it after the common pressing folds - much easier and ended up with the 3”. Thanks for the great video.
In the end, it's whatever works, eh? Stay safe and thanks so much.
I made 4 of them. Very good vidéo!! I used 100% coton old blouse but after the dryer, I need to press them!! Any tip on why is doesn't hold its shape?
It's cotton and goes through a lot in the washer and dryer. Try hand washing and laying out to dry.
Just hand press. When it’s worn, the pleats will open, again. No problem
Am curious about what brand your iron is. I like the idea of not having to stand up the iron After each time using the iron. Thanks
It's called an Oliso Pro. I bought it from Amazon.
Thank you!!
Brilliant! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
I like the iron. What's the brand? Where can I get it?
Great video, good sewing hack to save time.
Mr iron is an Oliso Pro, I-Touch. I got it on Amazon. Thank you for watching.
Love your videos!!! Struggling with inserting the filter....any tips?
Thank you...it does suck, I'm going to try to clip the filter to the top of the opening then smooth it out. I haven't tried it yet but it sounds like it should help.
The recommendation for these masks is to use two layers of closely woven cotton. Don't know where the filter idea came from. The point of these masks is so we don't expel droplets out from our mouth and nose. It's for other peoples protection. Not a good idea to use filter material from vacuum cleaners etc. which I heard. Who knows what's in that material. www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
You are absolutely correct and I am going to address this in my next video because people aren't understanding what the mask is really for. Thank you for sharing.
small footprint I hear you. I think the filter idea is to help just a bit more with what we also have to breathe in, like around people who do not wear masks? I use a layer of paper towel which I change out. I think it helps because I can’t smell as well with that layer inside, even tobacco. It’s not 95% I’m sure but it can’t hurt.
Love your masks; clear, concise instructions :) Love the trick for pleats too.... Thank you!
Thank you, Laurie.
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Nice idea! Can I tell you, I added pleats by sight. After the first 5or so it read second nature. Now, lol nothing was perfect by all means. But im limited on time to stand sit etc and w hard pressed to get ads many done as possible to help meet The needs. If I'd listened to the HOLY SPIRIT and started a Cpl Cpl weeks sooner ( when They said no were don't want those homemade masks🤷♀️) I'd loved to do more precise work. Not that it was sloppy lolol by any means. Still! I did make a few fussy cut cute ones but it was quickly apparent that wasn't going to be the situation going forward. On a lil brake needing to listen to the body. I know so many die appreciate all your efforts😍
Hugs n Blessn's. Stay In & Stay Well💞
Thank you Kathleen, for choosing my video. The trouble I had with the pleats was keeping them within 3". I was off on one end, then my side pieces didn't fit properly, with only a smidgen of fabric to fold over and they were too wonky. I can crank one out in a minute so I think that is pretty swift, without a lot of swearing lol. I have about 100 to get out this week, majority for ppl in the U.S., nurses and ppl working in hospitals. I have some nice fabric that I thought about fussy cutting and opted out of that haha. Keep up the good fight and stay well.
@@makingiteasywithliz I totally get your groove! Lol ya the fussy .. umm not today hahaaa I have always enjoyed your channel
😃 We stick together we'll All overcome and prayerfully, be a kinder stronger human race!
You stay well too!
Hugs and Blessn's 💞
👌
I don't understand why there are two extra pieces sewn to the sides.
This is a supplement to my mask video. They form the casing for the elastic to be strung through. This makes it replaceable. The elastic is not stitched into the mask. Did you watch the mask video?
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I use barrettes for my hair that snap open and closed as clips. Lol.
That's very smart and in the quilting world, they sell them for exactly that.
I’ve seen 4 inches for the width. Anyone know which is best: 3 or 4?
I have a small face, and the 3" fits everyone, that I have made them for (over 300), great. 4" would probably give a little more coverage under the chin. Test it and see.
I made the four inches. Works on my face.
That's good to know...on me it would be too much but I can see it fitting others.
UPDATE...I made a mask that was 1" larger 17"×8.5" and 4" wide. It's for a very large face for sure, way too big for me. Pleating the original size 4" wide would be for a longer face, or for a man. Because I don't tie off the elastic, but let the wearer do it, makes a difference in fit in the original size.
@@dale3404 4" on sides is the standard size of an actual disposable pleated surgical mask. I think it allows for covererage of more sizes of people's faces