How to make face mask season a little more interesting?

Satin face masks! There’s something luxurious about a satin face mask. I came across a few styles on instagram, and decided right away it would be fun to make my own styles.

Here’s a secret: I ordered these satins from fabric.com! I’ve ordered cottons from fabric.com a few times, but never another type of fabric. I read through the descriptions to see what would suit my idea.

I couldn’t find all the colors I wanted in the soft satin. The Bronzed and Peach colorway are matte satins. Since they are a little stiffer than charmeuse satin, I improvised and lined those two colorways with cotton.

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I could’ve eliminated those colors, but when you have a vision, it must be!

Plus a bronze-y color completed my nude lineup!

What else is special about my masks? The sizing! I had to create my own since several sewing patterns were way too big. I created Small, Medium and Large for adults. I also created Little Kids and Big Kids sizes! If you’re tired of masks that are too loose, too tight, or not comfy, you may like the ones I make! I’ve only had positive reviews so far!

Sewing Tips

The hardest part of mask making is the cutting! Especially for satin masks. Pattern weights are amazing for cutting satin face masks. I like double folding the fabric to cut a set at once – 2 pieces each for the front and back, a total of 4 pieces for one mask. For this kind of cutting without a machine, you’ll need a great rotary cutter!

A 45″ wide fabric yields about 16 medium masks.

From cut to finish, it takes me about 20 minutes to complete one. To keep the time down, I batch cut fabric/size and batch sew.

I created a little assembly line so I’m repeating the same sewing steps for a set. I also keep one thread color. Changing out the thread for each colorway can be time consuming! I use only black or white elastic as well. I’ve seen fancier versions of ear loops on masks, but honestly, sewing a face mask that would be $30 a piece isn’t worth my time!

I found I like to topstitch on the mask center front, and around the whole mask edge, especially on the satins. I find it creates a sturdier mask and looks beautiful with that finish.

I finalized my mask sewing patterns in early June. I made a lot of cottons! For cottons, I feel a good press can eliminate the need for topstitching, but it looks even more complete with topstitching!

How to Order My Custom Masks

Send me a dm on instagram! Making face masks is a fun sewing project and I love that however small, it’s something beneficial.

How to Make your Own Mask

Want to try making your own masks? There are tons of downloadable patterns if you do a quick Google search. I made my own patterns for the ones I sell.

I highly recommend Mimi G’s Face Mask template though! It was the starting base for my patterns.

Supplies used: Cutting Mat Rotary Cutter Pattern Weights 1/4 Braided Elastic 1/4 Nylon Elastic (more soft) Satin Fabric Cotton Fabric All Purpose Thread

Let me know, do you prefer to buy or make your own face masks? And, when do you think face mask season will be over? I feel face masks will be a norm for a few years, especially during cold and flu seasons! What do you think? -Ammara