They say every girl goes crazy for a sharp dressed man. So why should your puppy dog miss out on that kind of attention? Why not let your dog sport the latest fashion! These dog bandanas are so simple to make your dog can have with a wardrobe of scarfs for every season.
Our baby choose soft and trendy buffalo plaid flannel for his fashion statement this season.
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Five simple steps
Fold 18″ square of fabric in half diagonally, right sides together.
Gnomes are good luck. Some live underground and protect the ground, especially minerals and buried treasures. Others protect gardens and livestock. And the special woodland gnomes protect the forest. They have become so integral to tree live that they literally grow from the trees and are attired with buffalo plaid hats.
Print pattern full sized on 8 1/2″ by 11″ paper. Can’t sew? Use glue from hat as an alternative.
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If you wear glasses you know how frustrating it can be to find a mask that doesn’t get all fogged up. This one is designed with an integrated nose piece to cut back on the fog. Since the nose piece does not contain metal this mask is truly washable.
Comfort is also key, especially when you need to wear a mask for hours. This is exactly why we came up with non-elastic ear loops made with recycle materials you have at home.
The mask circles are 8 inches in diameter. We used the handy quilting template. You can simply make a paper pattern with a compass or trace around an appropriately size plate of bowl.
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To mark ear loop placement
Fold circle in half wrong side together and perpendicular to the chin dart.
Mark 1 and 7/8 inches away from the fold as indicated by the red X in the diagram.
Mark in the same manner on the bottom of the diagram.
Flip folded over and repeat marking.
You will have 4 marks for place the ear loops
Each ear loop is between 7 1/2 and 8 inches.
To make the chin dart
Fold the circle in half right sides together.
Mark 1-7/8 inches from raw edge along the fold.
Mark 7/8 inches perpendicular to the fold.
Draw a line connect the marks as shown in the diagram as a dotted line.
Sew on dotted line back stitching at dart point.
Repeat for second circle piece.
Be sure to check out all our mask design and material information.
We love to turn trash to treasure and stay organized!
In this project, we are re-purposing a cardboard packaging box into an attractive and useful storage container. Since you choose the fabric it will coordinate with any décor. There are two separate pieces that are removable for easy cleaning.
We will show you how to figure what size to cut the fabric to fit any box you may have and have a downloadable calculation sheet to aid you in this endeavor. This is a simple sewing project and even the beginner can have success.
Use your new great looking storage box to tame that mess of pet toys (or kids’ toys) that are strewn all over your floor. The uses are only limited by your imagination!
Prices subject to change. As participants in affiliate programs, we may earn small commissions on products and services linked in our blog/website. There is NO additional cost to you however it gives us a boost and allows us to continue to provide you with easy link access to items we use. We are participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Cricut affiliate program. An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to products and service of affiliated sites.
Due to popular request, we have added two new sizes of our mask pattern. The child size pattern is for preschool aged children and the small size is for kids in between.
All 3 designs contain our updated written directions which include the option of adding a wire such as a paper clip along the nose area for a better fit.
Patterns are free for personal use . Finished masks may be donated to charity at no cost. Please mention MainelyDiY.com to your recipients.
Please remember to save N-95 masks for first responders and health care workers. Their risk for contracting COVID-19 in substantially greater than the general population. If these professionals become ill who will be there to help you when need it most?!
Quick and easy Christmas cards using gift tags. Choose large tags with sentiments, add to fun fold cards, embellish and you’re ready to send your love to friends and family this holiday season.
Whether you call a W fold or a M fold card, whom receives your homemade greeting card will be merry upon opening it. These action cards have motion thanks to the…you guessed it the M-fold.
Learn to make double z-fold cards. These fun fold cards have moving parts as you open them. Guaranteed to kick up your card making skills Feature your art work on the card front or use greetings from card stock. Reveal the designer sheets in Echo Park’s Christmas Salutation pack.
Hand soap can be expensive and body washes are even more. Lets us show you how to inexpensively make your own very simply using a bar of soap. For hand soap, we suggest a soap that makes you feel extra clean yet is gentle on your hands. Your hands do so much for you so … Read more
It is important for every one of us to do our part is trying to impede the spread of the corona virus. Three important actions you can take right now are social distancing, washing your hands, and reserve the supply of masks for the frontline health care professional and first responders.
It is of the utmost importance that the health care and first responders are protected so that they will be there to save lives when they are needed the most. Conservation by the general public of the professional grade masks is why MainelyDiY.com has developed our own mask.
The information contained in this blog is the opinion of MainelyDiY.com. Please follow CDC guidelines.
If you wear glasses you know how frustrating it can be to find a mask that doesn’t get all fogged up. This one is designed with an integrated nose piece to cut back on the fog. Since the nose piece does not contain metal this mask is truly washable. Comfort is also key, especially when … Read more
With N-95 respirator supplies in question, extending the life of a mask may become important during the pandemic. Quilters will especially appreciate that these covers are made with scrap batting. We chose quilting batting because it tends to cling to masks. We have included a casing for elastic or ties should you desire to secure … Read more
We hope you enjoyed our last “Going Nuts” Card. If you thought about making it but don’t have an electronic cutter, we have created this printable version just for you. We highly recommend you purchase a Cricut machine when you can. It is tons of fun! Taking your own pictures is the ultimate source for … Read more
Want to learn about COVID-19 in easy to understand terms and learn ways to help protect yourself and others from infection? Understanding some to the characteristics of the coronavirus will help you appreciate why mask material selection is important. There is more than just face coverings included. Information is presented in a download pdf document … Read more
Watch this video to learn how to make this humorous greeting card and discover why the racoon is this year’s mascot. If you do not have a racoon picture you can look in magazines or old books that are no longer used. No special tools are required to make this card yet we find the … Read more
Upset about having to wear a mask? Try thinking about it in this light. Most public places require that you wear a shirt and shoes. Wearing a shirt is just common courtesy. However the requirement to wear shoes because of safety concerns and so is wearing a mask! No one has to say wearing pants … Read more
Due to popular request, we have added two new sizes of our mask pattern. The child size pattern is for preschool aged children and the small size is for kids in between. All 3 designs contain our updated written directions which include the option of adding a wire such as a paper clip along the … Read more
Want to make a mask but don’t know how to Sew? Especially with the CDC’s recommendation for the general public to use face covering when not at home in order to help reduce the spread of COVID 19 Duct Tape to the rescue! Our design features an adjustable fit around the difficult nose area. Just … Read more
With filters being in short supply for full and half face respirators, MainelyDiY has come up with a solution. The material we chose may actually filter out viruses including COVID 19 even better than the coveted N95 masks – 4% better. According to calculations it can block particles by a whopping 99.9%. So cool as … Read more
Did you run out of elastic? Or worse yet are your ears sore from the elastic ear loops on your mask?! These are the exact reason we came up with this simple alternative and have incorporated them into our Anti-Fog Mask design. Beyond the fact that these ear loops are comfortable for hours on end, … Read more
We see pleas from those on the frontlines for face masks yet homemade masks are being discounted for two reasons – they are not CDC approved and effectiveness is unknown. Let us explain why we urge you to rethink this thought process. Of course CDC approved masks are best if available. Please remember to evaluate … Read more
UPDATED- template includes instructions Homemade masks can protect supply of PPE on front-line healthcare worker and are an options when n-95 supplies are exhausted. Our mask design fits snuggly against your face, is comfortable and breathable. FREE pattern and information Mask Template DIY Mask Mask Cover Mask Myths Our FREE mask template now includes written … Read more
Want to learn about COVID-19 in easy to understand terms and learn ways to help protect yourself and others from infection? Understanding some to the characteristics of the coronavirus will help you appreciate why mask material selection is important. There is more than just face coverings included. Information is presented in a download pdf document that contains links to free mask designs.
Coronaviruses are tiny averaging .12 μm in diameter. So what does that mean? The abbreviation μm stands for micron. A micron is one millionth of a meter or a thousandth of a millimeter (mm). A typical piece of copy paper is 0.1 mm or 100 microns. So it would take about 1200 COVID 19 viruses stacked up to equal the thickness of a single piece of basic copy paper.
While people refer to a virus as a bug, it does not have legs to move as an insect does. Instead a virus is thought to travel by droplets which are about 5 microns in size. Therefore about 240 droplets are equal to the thickness one piece of paper.
When making a mask, you need to think about what materials a going to best at filtering out tiny particles. Plain cotton fabric like from a bed sheet is made from weaving fibers in straight lines.
As this photo illustrates there are gaps between the fibers. If the fibers were laid out in a random pattern the gaps are lessened. To accomplish this fibers are bonded rather than woven.
N-95 masks are made from bonded polypropylene fabric. The number denotes the percentage of particles blocked. Hence the N-95 mask would filter out 95% of particles.
Another greater feature of this bonded polypropylene fabric is that it is water resistant. This is easily demonstrated by squirting water from a plant mister bottle onto polypropylene fabric. The water visually beads up on the fabric instead of being soaked up by the fabric. Yet the fabric is easy to breathe through.
Where can you find bonded polypropylene fabric? Hospitals routinely place surgical instruments into plastic trays and the warp the trays in two layers of polypropylene fabric (aka surgical wrap). This package then goes through a sterilization process and then sits on a shelf in a clean room until it is ready to be used. Prior to surgery the package is unwrapped and the wrapping material is discarded. Thus there is an under utilized supply ready to use. An anesthesiologist in Florida has staff making masks from these surgical wraps to combat their supply shortage.
Another source for the material, albeit not surgical wrap quality, is reusable shopping bags like this one. Click on the image or click here to find out where to buy some of these bags.
We recommend two to three layers of bonded polypropylene fabric for my masks. Our research suggests a 99% effectiveness in blocking particles. A layer of flannel makes a greater interior fabric as it is soft against the face.
Another important thing to consider is fit. Noses can be a challenge to fit around. Using a pipe cleaner, aka chenille stem, or uncoiled paper clip attached between the mask layers makes a simple and effective adjustable nose bridge. We offer several designs for FREE. Just click on one of the buttons to go directly to the corresponding design page.
Since the virus may live for 3 or more days on soft surfaces, we recommend making a mask for each day of the week for each person. Sewn masks are machine washable yet repeated washing may reduce their integrity. Old fashioned fresh air and sunshine certainly won’t hurt either.
Wash hands before putting on any mask. Once adjusted, try to keep your hands off from the mask. Wash your hands again after taking off a mask and after touching a mask you are wearing.
Keep in mind the virus needs to be viable in order to infect you. Just because you touched something contaminated does not mean you will automatically be sick. The best ways to protect yourself are hand washing, keep hands away from your nose and mouth, and physical distance of 6 or more feet between people. It has been scientifically determined that droplets travel about six feet.
Information provided is the opinion of MainelyDiY. Statements are not based on testing nor expertise. The material provided is to the best of our knowledge and is not to be construed as scientifically proven facts. Mask effectiveness depends on factors such as materials, fit, and proper usage. General public should use homemade masks in conjunction with social distancing not instead of physical distancing.
Prices subject to change. As participants in affiliate programs, we may earn small commissions on products and services linked in our blog/website. There is NO additional cost to you however it gives us a boost and allows us to continue to provide you with easy link access to items we use. We are participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Cricut affiliate program. An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to products and service of affiliated sites.
With filters being in short supply for full and half face respirators, MainelyDiY has come up with a solution.
The material we chose may actually filter out viruses including COVID 19 even better than the coveted N95 masks – 4% better. According to calculations it can block particles by a whopping 99.9%. So cool as this material is often trashed and under utilized.
Check out our written instructions for specific instructions with photos for making your replacement filters. Includes materials used plus construction tips. And it is FREE in a downloadable pdf file format.
Quick and easy Christmas cards using gift tags. Choose large tags with sentiments, add to fun fold cards, embellish and you’re ready to send your love to friends and family this holiday season.
Whether you call a W fold or a M fold card, whom receives your homemade greeting card will be merry upon opening it. These action cards have motion thanks to the…you guessed it the M-fold.
Learn to make double z-fold cards. These fun fold cards have moving parts as you open them. Guaranteed to kick up your card making skills Feature your art work on the card front or use greetings from card stock. Reveal the designer sheets in Echo Park’s Christmas Salutation pack.
Hand soap can be expensive and body washes are even more. Lets us show you how to inexpensively make your own very simply using a bar of soap. For hand soap, we suggest a soap that makes you feel extra clean yet is gentle on your hands. Your hands do so much for you so … Read more
It is important for every one of us to do our part is trying to impede the spread of the corona virus. Three important actions you can take right now are social distancing, washing your hands, and reserve the supply of masks for the frontline health care professional and first responders.
It is of the utmost importance that the health care and first responders are protected so that they will be there to save lives when they are needed the most. Conservation by the general public of the professional grade masks is why MainelyDiY.com has developed our own mask.
The information contained in this blog is the opinion of MainelyDiY.com. Please follow CDC guidelines.
If you wear glasses you know how frustrating it can be to find a mask that doesn’t get all fogged up. This one is designed with an integrated nose piece to cut back on the fog. Since the nose piece does not contain metal this mask is truly washable. Comfort is also key, especially when … Read more
With N-95 respirator supplies in question, extending the life of a mask may become important during the pandemic. Quilters will especially appreciate that these covers are made with scrap batting. We chose quilting batting because it tends to cling to masks. We have included a casing for elastic or ties should you desire to secure … Read more
We hope you enjoyed our last “Going Nuts” Card. If you thought about making it but don’t have an electronic cutter, we have created this printable version just for you. We highly recommend you purchase a Cricut machine when you can. It is tons of fun! Taking your own pictures is the ultimate source for … Read more
Want to learn about COVID-19 in easy to understand terms and learn ways to help protect yourself and others from infection? Understanding some to the characteristics of the coronavirus will help you appreciate why mask material selection is important. There is more than just face coverings included. Information is presented in a download pdf document … Read more
Watch this video to learn how to make this humorous greeting card and discover why the racoon is this year’s mascot. If you do not have a racoon picture you can look in magazines or old books that are no longer used. No special tools are required to make this card yet we find the … Read more
Upset about having to wear a mask? Try thinking about it in this light. Most public places require that you wear a shirt and shoes. Wearing a shirt is just common courtesy. However the requirement to wear shoes because of safety concerns and so is wearing a mask! No one has to say wearing pants … Read more
Due to popular request, we have added two new sizes of our mask pattern. The child size pattern is for preschool aged children and the small size is for kids in between. All 3 designs contain our updated written directions which include the option of adding a wire such as a paper clip along the … Read more
Want to make a mask but don’t know how to Sew? Especially with the CDC’s recommendation for the general public to use face covering when not at home in order to help reduce the spread of COVID 19 Duct Tape to the rescue! Our design features an adjustable fit around the difficult nose area. Just … Read more
With filters being in short supply for full and half face respirators, MainelyDiY has come up with a solution. The material we chose may actually filter out viruses including COVID 19 even better than the coveted N95 masks – 4% better. According to calculations it can block particles by a whopping 99.9%. So cool as … Read more
Did you run out of elastic? Or worse yet are your ears sore from the elastic ear loops on your mask?! These are the exact reason we came up with this simple alternative and have incorporated them into our Anti-Fog Mask design. Beyond the fact that these ear loops are comfortable for hours on end, … Read more
We see pleas from those on the frontlines for face masks yet homemade masks are being discounted for two reasons – they are not CDC approved and effectiveness is unknown. Let us explain why we urge you to rethink this thought process. Of course CDC approved masks are best if available. Please remember to evaluate … Read more
UPDATED- template includes instructions Homemade masks can protect supply of PPE on front-line healthcare worker and are an options when n-95 supplies are exhausted. Our mask design fits snuggly against your face, is comfortable and breathable. FREE pattern and information Mask Template DIY Mask Mask Cover Mask Myths Our FREE mask template now includes written … Read more
Homemade masks can protect supply of PPE on front-line healthcare worker and are an options when n-95 supplies are exhausted. Our mask design fits snuggly against your face, is comfortable and breathable.
With N-95 respirator supplies in question, extending the life of a mask may become important during the pandemic.
Quilters will especially appreciate that these covers are made with scrap batting. We chose quilting batting because it tends to cling to masks. We have included a casing for elastic or ties should you desire to secure it in place.
We designed this mask cover to be disposable yet it can be washed a few times.
Please follow CDC guidelines to help you, your community, and beyond be safe and healthy!
