How to SEW a REUSABLE FACE MASK with FILTER POCKET// DIY Fabric Face mask // BATCH sew Medical mask

I have a collection of 11 other tutorials/how-to docs for making masks. Certainly no where close to all that are available out there, but enough to see a pattern of practices. This presentation is by far the best, the most elegant, the simplest and fastest I have viewed. Instructionally, it is superior. It holds strictly to a chronological series of short steps, using broadly comprehensible language and annotations. The settings for lighting and context focus the eye on the task at hand, with minimal distraction. The presenter's demeaner is relaxed, friendly, competent, and extremely likeable. As an educator with a Ph.D. in communications, I assess this presentation to be the very best of exceptionally well done.

You know what's a super addition? I had some of those spring toggles like they use on sleeping bags and windbreakers, to cinch things closed. I had the idea, that, instead of having to tie and untie it, you run those ends through a toggle, overhand knot them together, so the won't slide out. Then you just put the loop behind your neck, pull it up in place and cinch it down. Want to drop it, for a second? Just pinch the toggle. It's much easier to get the tightness just right, too. I'll bet lots of people have old jackets that they never use the waist cinch toggle or the hem
toggles. I just made my first mask today and did that. It's sweet! It would be so much easier for older folks, too, instead of having to tie something behind their heads. Quicker getting the kids ready, too.

I am 72--and spent the day getting reacquainted with my sewing machine and iron! $ down with what I found at home! Nice to have any small victory in these hardtimes. Again, thank you.

Hi, Thank you for this instructional video. I wanted to suggest a tip that some who are new to sewing may find useful...
When folding over the side edges to sew the pockets for the cord - no need to sew the cord into the pocket (my kids have sewn a few cords into the mask rather than the pockets). Simply sew along the edge like you do - then insert a drinking straw into the pocket - the cord will easily move through the straw and the straw can then be removed and reused.
This is a wonderful design that has provided a close fit to most everyone I've shared or provided it to.
Aside from using the "shop towels" as filters, I've replaced the cord you use with "para cord". This is very strong and durable - and I've fitted the masks with dual-cord spring-stoppers. These operate with just a press of a small button and have been very operable by young children and seniors with dexterity/arthritis issues.
Cheers!

About the 47th video I think I've watched...BAM, you win! Wait, I win. I'm going to use this model. Easy, sturdy and complete. THANK YOU!

This is the best design out there! It does not pull on your ears because you tie it behind you head. That also makes it completely adjustable so that there is little to no gap on the sides. Using a cut down coffee filter for the pocket makes it filter much better than most masks and you breathe and not sweat a lot wearing it! Just come in from shopping and take it off by the ties, remove the disposable filter and dunk it immediately into hot soap and water in a bowl. Wash it well while cleaning your hands at the same time then dry it in the sun and it’s ready to go for the next outing! Great job on the design of this mask. Thank you very much for doing this video you have helped so many people and we are very grateful..

Made a stack of these today to donate! I sewed and left out the cord. Round sneaker laces thread right through and were perfect ties.

I live in Oregon, and had been making and using these masks for months. I had cut filters from a hepa vacuum filter, but had not been using them.
Then the wildfires began burning.
I popped in a filter, and discovered that once I had my nose piece well adjusted (I modified this design to add a piece of plastic- wrapped wire, like the closure for a bag of coffee), the smell of smoke was cut by 90% or more.
I've been wearing my filtered mask indoors 24/7, even in bed, and I'm very happy with the results, which are underscored every time I drop my mask to drink or eat.
This is a great design. Thean you for sharing it.

I'm a psych RN/NP student and a med surg RN. I needed a mask to cover my N95 since I return to work this week and people are selling them for $20 here. I made three for about $4. I think you have the best design thus far and it only took me about two hours to sew ONE by hand! Lol (I'm not a seamstress at all:) I'm grateful for your channel, and my mask looks and feels great! Stay safe, my fellow nursing sister!!

Synthetic clothesline will melt. Run those snipped ends through a candle flame to quickly fuse those loose thread ends together so they don't fray. But not too long, because it will burn, melt, turn black, and drip melted "plastic" on your hands.

So here is an update on my post from 5 days ago: I was able to make a couple of these masks (quite a feat for a retired heavy equipment mechanic ;-) )
I was impressed not only that I remembered how to thread my wife's Singer...but could even sew something. I'm sure it took me A LOT longer than most people hear and they are NOT as pretty as most of you folks would do...but hey...I got it done and they are actually very comfort. I finished my wife's last night and mine this morning. We had to go for groceries so figured we should give them a try. We were quuite p[eased with them.
So here's my opinion: easy to make and comfortable to wear!!
Thanks again for sharing. Cheers!
(oh BTW I used paracord in mine and the clothesline in my wife's...both worked just fine.)

My wife made 5 of these today. She doesn't do a lot of sewing and said these were much easier than the masks with pleats (which took her 4 days to make 5). I had a bunch of 550 paracord that we used for the string. I had 5 different colors of cord so it will be easy to tell which mask belongs to who since fabric choices were limited & we had to use the same pattern for all 5 masks. Thank you for making this video!

Finally a different pattern! Someone on the Joann Fabric website showed how to use double wide bias tape to sew a strip at the top that you can slip a pipe cleaner in and remove it before washing.

I am 61 too:) been sewing for 50 years! have been donating masks the last few weeks for our local Hospital....my daughter is an RN there....The nurses are loving the handmade masks....thanks for this different idea!!!!!!

Thank you for this! I can't find elastic anywhere, and these were so easy to make....and I am NOT a seamstress. In fact, I had to blow 2 inches of dust off of my sewing machine! I made 20 to send to family in Georgia, and I used clothesline for some, bias tape for some, and ribbon for others! You made me believe I can sew!!!!

Thank you, here in the UK I am v grateful to have your post..made mine just now, folded over multiple layers of tin foil from new freezer container and sewed it in where the wire would go. Very comfortable...will take it with me when next I get up the nerve to go shop!
Please take extreme care, everyone..... Anne-Marie

I just wanted to thank you. My husband and I have never used a sewing machine before and we were able to make 4 of these for our family within 2 hours (that includes the learning curve and setting up the sewing machine for the first time) you are amazing, thank you. I will be making more for other members of my community when I get more fabric!

coffee bags have a great metal strip when you roll the bag closed again. I found them very useful when sewn into the top center of my face mask. These strips are plastic coated and make a felxable band to fit most any face.

I tried 3 different mask patterns and ultimately chose yours. I made 100 from all the fabric squares, fabric I had on hand, pillowcases and cotton shirts that I no longer needed. I made a short video on social media and in one day sold all 100 I had made. All the proceeds were donated to Make-A-Wish CNY in honor of upcoming World Wish Day on April 29. Since we can’t have our usual fund raisers this was a great and fun way to raise money while helping friends who needed masks. The only materials I had to order was 3mm parachute cord and/or 3/8" gross grain ribbon to use for the ties. Your instructions were the best I've seen. Just wanted to send you a huge THANK YOU for sharing your pattern. The masks are fantastic. They were so well received that many friends bought to gift to their friends. I also used old cotton star pattern aprons from a previous Make-A-Wish event that made masks for the staff at our regional office. It was a wonderful way to support my favorite charity while enjoying making them as well. Stay well and thank you from all our wonderful wish kids who will benefit!

I am part of a sewing group that has been making and donating thousands of masks for hospitals, nursing homes, and the larger community. This is the easiest video I've come across for a pocket mask, and I was able to make one up quickly - I used elastic because that's what I had on hand. Also, I used a pipe cleaner for the top and added a second pipe cleaner at the bottom to get a better fit around my throat. Excellent video!

I've made several styles of masks. This one got my son's seal of approval. He's a medical laboratory scientist. It has worked well in the kids size too. It will fit a variety of face sizes. No pleats which was a must for me and my limited sewing abilities.

The directions are excellent and this pattern has everything I love - a filter pocket, a nose wire and *no* pleats! Thank you.

I had to watch this again as she's so gorgeous!
Three cheers to all the staff on the frontline, wherever they may be.

I watched a bunch of different tutorials and decided this was a skill level I could handle.
As of now I’ve made and given away 150 masks to my veterinarians office, restaurants and anyone else who need them. I have many more requests.
Thank you so much for this great video!

Really love this pattern. I, myself is getting tired of making pleats because they are time consuming. For the chords, cotton shirts and knit fabrics will work too. Cut them into strips then stretch and it'll roll to hide raw edges, they also don't fray. Unused shoelaces are also great! Thank you so much for this pattern.

I am making these as well! I put a small casing at the top of the mask on the inside. That way I can easily change out the wire if needed. I am using twist ties from bread bags.

I had absolutely nothing to work with here but wanted to improvise & overcome to see if I could MacGyver a mask out of flotsam floating around my house. Cut the pieces from an old scrub top. Used paperclips & clothespins as 'wonder clips' and basted the whole thing together by hand with a needle borrowed from a neighbor. Stretched out a big paperclip to use as nose wire. Christmas curling ribbon as the tie. It worked. Now I know I can make a nice one after I borrow a sewing machine and get a pkg of new shoelaces. Thanks for this pattern.

I love how simple this is to make. She is very easy to understand.

I have tried making several different masks, this one is the easiest and best so far. I actually cut a one inch wide piece from the body of a t-shirt and made the strap out of it instead of clothes line. Worked great!

I just LOVE it! Knowing there are little to no scraps of fabric that’s wasted and easy to sew even without a machine. Awesome video!
Update:
My local post office workers, dialysis center, medics, CNAs, RNs and Drs all say ‘Thank you’! Im a sewing machine and have easily cranked out several dozen because your pattern is so easy and quick to make. ❤️👍🏼

Dollar General is open& has these supplies too! Thankyou for this, your gentle teaching style is a comfort.

Thank you! I made 5 of these today for my family today. Your instructions and videography were perfect!
My wife took as photo of me sewing these and posted it to our extended family's Facebook group, and we've included a link to your video. Much appreciated and thanks for your service as a nurse.

I've made many masks with a couple of patterns, and have watched even more. This is by far easiest and will fit better with adjustable tie. Thanks

MODIFICATION: When sewing the initial square, instead of square corners, sew a diagonal in 1/2 inches on either side. Then cut away excess fabric. Turn it rightsides out and adjust so it has a soft corner. NOW when you are enclosing the string/rope, there isn't the thick lump that is hard to sew thru.

This is the best mask pattern I've tried.Comfortable, fitted, fits many faces, easy to sew and no raw edges. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern and the tutorial. Very clear instructions! Thank you for the work you do!

We used seam binding as the lacings and added a plastic toggle to the help make it easy to remove and tighten. These form fit so well; everyone loves them.
Thank You!!!

I have sewn and worn 2 other face mask patterns, and this one is by far the easiest to sew and feels like it provides the best protection. Thank you!

I'm sewing by hand and this design is the easiest I've seen so far. Thank you. I used to be a RN and for once in the last 10yrs I'm glad I have become disabled. So I don't have to be on the front lines. I have Lupus n RA n I'm a diabetic. I'm a autoimmune disaster. I don't what to leave the house unless I have a mask on. Even to walk the dog. Thanks for being on the front lines n be safe.

I added a cord lock with 2 holes instead tying the ends of the cords. They work really well - it’s less awkward than tying the ends and it helps help you really snug it up.

One of the easiest patterns I have seen so far and fits snuggly. I made mine with an old cotton dress shirt including the straps. Thumbs up!

We appreciate all that you and your coworkers are doing on the front line. I live in Hawaii and work as a Social Worker for a local Hospice Agency and was able to quickly sew masks for the nurses in my company. In addition I was able to send out a request on nextdoor.com and was able to get 80 people to join me. We hope that every mask we give will help to keep the wearers safe. Take Care of yourself and family and Thank you for this tutorial, it seems much easier than the ones I was making.

YOU are the BEST!!! Everyone of your videos is SO easy to understand...ALL these mask tutorials have been confusing, frustrating, and were making me anxious. I had friends begging for masks, Some were RN's, several were immune compromised friends. THANK YOU so much for your clear easy instructions...

Thank you! This pattern was a pleasure to stitch; no frustrating glitches at all.

Thank you so dang much!!! I haven't sewn anything in decades and couldn't even remember how to run a sewing machine. My mother in law had one of those little "mini" machines tucked away in a closet and I pulled it out and dusted it off and did some test runs with it. Then I found your tutorial and knew I could at least sew straight lines!!! My husband wears glasses and doesn't like the masks that hook around the ears, and we've tried a couple crocheted masks that had ties on both ends... He liked those, but they still weren't ideal. When he saw how this one goes around the back of the neck and then comes up and ties behind his head he said "please, baby... I like that one!". So I made one and it's no piece of art (LOL!) but he's very happy with it and so am I because now I can make even more. No crazy pattern PDF to download, no delicate cutting, no curvy sewing, just a nice straight edge all around. Ok, enough typing... I have masks to make!!!! Thanks again, "SEW" much!!!!

After all this started and I started seeing people needing them, I made ALOT of different types of mask. This by far is the fastest and most secure fit!!!! Thank you!!!!!

I'm a nurse; this is by far the easiest-looking mask to make, and I love how it contours on the sides and goes way down the neck! I'm planning to make boatloads of these with my girls. Thank you!!

Hi finally.....THANK YOU! As an RN in LTC I have been searching for days for a credible mask pattern for myself and family friends and co-workers. This is the third different one I make and by far the best for mass production efficiency and fit. I tried the pipe cleaner and thought it was a bit too flimsy. Florist wire, bread ties (three braided), produce ties all work but one of the best items I have used is the flat metal covered strip on bags of coffee....flat sturdy comfortable...so round up All your coffee drinking friends and hit them up for the strips...ps, this is not an ad, but, Starbucks bags strips are perfect. Also I hear hanging file clips work as nose guard, but I have yet to try this...i much prefer Coffee to filing😉. As for the ties, hooded items with pull strings (yank them out...priorities people), shoelaces, binding/bias tape, cotton yarn braided to desired thickness. This is all about “creative thinking” which is the ongoing theme of nursing education. Stay Well and great job!!!

Thank you so much. After figuring out how to use my sewing machine after all these years things were very easily. Being 74 and having a husband (79) with copd and heart problems we feel safer if we have to go out for medical reasons. I made two for me and two for my husband. My cording is still coming from amazon. But I found that I could use packing tape to tape cord to bamboo skewer and thread thru --- so I was able to sew cord pockets. Great directions.

I've just been using yarn that I crochet into a chain in place of the cord. It is soft and very cost effective. Hope that helps someone!

I had no "cord" that would work and of course all the stores are closed. Then I thought of shoe strings and I even found those at the grocery store (54 inches) 4 for $2,00, They work great and are easy to tie. My masks are for family only, so don't expect to sterilize them...just wash and iron dry. Hope this helps someone else who finds their sewing cabinet a little short on supplies.

I have the cheap christmas ornament hooks and they worked good for the nose piece too something that was already here and it bends pretty good

Thank you for the tutorial. My son works in a grocery store and is going through extensive tests. They believe he has Lymphoma. He needs to wear masks for 5 days at work before the next set of tests. This will be one of the 5 masks reusing fabric from a mask his father didn’t like.

If you need more elastic and can’t find it, you can use the elastic from a fitted sheet! And use the extra fabric for mask!😉

I have been TRYING to make masks for several days now with limited success. These directions & this design are the most useful I've found. WELL DONE!

I added a layer of Pellon fusible interfacing inside the filter pocket for an extra layer of filter. The first mask I made was for my pregnant daughter. Nice design.

I've made over 200 of these masks for family, friends, and first responders... great simple but effective design.

I was making a different pattern for my hospital and while they work well they were too time intensive. This pattern works up so quickly and I love the pocket. For those who can't get the cord--sacrifice an old T shirt. Cut into one inch strips the desired length and then pull them. They will curl up and not fray. One extra large T shirt gave me 24 ties. And you really don't need the metal nose piece--they fit quite well without. Thank you so much for this pattern.

Thank you for sharing this video, very helpful!! To everyone making masks for health care providers Please try to use latex-free elastics or rubber bands if you are donating these masks to hospital workers. Regular elastics are made of natural latex, which is a sap from the hevea tree. About 17% of healthcare workers are allergic to latex because of the gloves they wear and their symptoms can worsen if their skin is in contact with latex. It’s a cumulative allergy, like bee stings, so the symptoms can become severe overnight when you’re exposed to latex. Once you develop this allergy it’s for life and there’s no treatment or cure. It’s best to avoid wearing latex / NRL gloves too if you can. The safe ones are NITRILE or VINYL gloves. Stay safe 🙌

The best video I’ve found. You are an amazing teacher. You explained everything in a way that makes it simple for even a novice seamstress like myself to follow along. I made three masks tonight. Thank you for everything you do, you are appreciated.

I'm at 85 masks and counting with the design for family and friends. Thank you so much for the tutorial!

I made two face masks and pretty much thought the process, measurements, and making pleats were just two much. After watching your video, I was so inspired once again. Your tutorial was just awesome, simple and appears to fit better. I’ll be sewing more masks using your tutorial. Thanks for sharing....

It brings tears to my eyes that so many people in healthcare (from doctors and nurses to all the support roles) are at risk, getting sick and even dying because of this outbreak.

Thank you so much for posting this video! I have made 120 of your masks so far. The recipients really love them! Many of them have gone to Frontline workers from my church who are giving out meals and food bags to those in need.

I want to thank you for taking the time to help us, like you are not busy enough. Such a simple looking design, I will give it a shot tomorrow. I am 69 years old, pretty new to sewing, but will give it a try. Thanks again, God bless, be safe. OK, its Saturday, I made a practice one, turned out bad- my fault. Then I made one for me, turned out good. Then my wife made me make one for her, hers turned out great. Practice makes for a better mask! Thank you so much for your video- you are a life saver!

The wire from a spiral-bound notebook worked perfectly! They'll be available in most most grocery stores if you don't have one handy to sacrifice.

Just wanted to say thank you. At first I had the same problem as some had -- the mask gasped at the sides. I saw your video o how to put it up to your face and it solved the problem. I adjusted the fit on the sides while the mask was on and it was perfect. I thought I would hate it since I'm claustrophobic but it was comfortable and comforting. Many thanks.

I have searching for a design like this for my daughter for weeks now. I cannot express how grateful I am 🙏

I have several people that work with the public and request this mask. I’ve made MANY. However, it isn’t sewn up in 5 mins.; and I’m an experienced sewer. Thank you for designing it and sharing.

THANK YOU!
Most all sewing is "cross stitch" for me, stitching makes me cross...lol.
I can do this.
Thank you, my local medics and first responders are thankful for these. I'm thankful the instructions are so easy and straightforward. 😅
💙💞💙

I pull the ties out of most of my hoodies and have saved them for years. The ends are coated, I think they’re called aglets. I knew they’d be useful someday!

Haven’t sewn in yrs. I’m older and all the patterns I tried just didn’t come out right. Thank you
So much! This came out great.

I font understand why there are so many thumbs down! I've been making this kind of mask. It fits so much better than the other ones I've made.

Just followed your directions and made one for me. It was easy and fits just right. I made one for my husband and instead of clothesline and stitching the sides, I just stitched a 6 inch piece of elastic to the top and bottom of each side. That worked great too! Thank you!

You could zig zag the wire in so it won't come out when washing it. This is the best video by far!! Thank you very much

Thank you for this pattern. I looked at so many mask patterns and many of the instructions were confusing. Then i found this one . I made one and love how it fits my face and how i can adjust it. I couldn't find any of your tie cord, but made my own ties out of strips of tshirts. I also cut a coffee package wire strip in half and used it for the nose piece. I then made my daughters and husband one. Again thank you.

I am so glad someone shared this video with me! Finally, I have found a pattern that meets my skill level. I used pipe cleaners for the nose bridge because that's what I have on hand. I am using Oly-Fun non-woven material for the "filter". I sew 2 layers together and slip them in the pocket for me and my family. I like that others can use the filter of their choice that is available to them. I also made t-shirt "yarn" ties from old t-shirts because that's what I had, and it worked well. Thank you again for doing this video. It is the only one I have found that uses only straight and simple lines yet doesn't fog my glasses. And the size is easy to adjust for different face sizes since it's just a rectangle. 😊❤

God Bless You and the rest of the Medical Community who serve throughout the World.

I used an old T-shirt to cut a strip for the string. It works great. It’s soft and slightly stretchy, but also grips the fabric of the mask so it doesn’t slide around on the string when you get it adjusted just right for your face. It also stays tied, which is a problem I’ve been having with some strings. This is a GREAT mask. I’ve made three different kinds of masks and this is the style I reach for every time. My husband and a couple of our friends also prefer it to the pleated type of mask. It works for many sizes of face/heads. Goes on easily, but most importantly, comes off easily.

No, thank you for risking your life to keep us safe. I'm praying that when we ease through this pandemic to live a new normal, we all remember YOU, our sheroes and heroes, made it possible for all of us humans to survive. Thanks for this tutorial. I like it, no pleats makes it easier and more comfortable for me.

I haven't sewed in about 35 years, but I am going to try this out of desperation. Your instructions were very clear and give me confidence I can actually pull this off! Thank you for making this video💗

As a sewer we have been sewing and donating masks to the medical community but unfortunately we have been running out of supplies as well. This is the easier and best tutorial I've seen using items that are not quite sold out yet! thanks so very very much for this but more so your dedication and bravery!! god bless!

Just finished my first mask for my husband. It fits great. He has no feeling in his finger tips so I used 1/4 elastic instead of the cord. He just couldn't tie it behind his head. I put the elastic through a toggle stopper and he can adjust by sliding the stopper. Thank you so much.

This pattern is simple and quick! I have made 20 of these for my family and friends over the past couple of days. Best pattern out there. Thank you!

I have actually been sewing decades, all kinds of things from clothing to furnishings. This is a GREAT pattern and project for this type of badly needed item. THANK YOU!!!

I made a couple of these and we really like them. I love how the string goes around my neck, allowing me to carry the mask at the ready. We added spring locks with a button like those used on tent bags and sleeping bags, to hold the two loose ends of the string together. It also is easier to slide the spring lock than it is to tie it. Great design.

I've watched a lot of KRplus mask videos with various pattern styles.
This is the best one so far!
Thanks for sharing it!!!

It's a great design. I've struggled making fastenings adjustable to fit different people. Lately I've been adding a piece of fabric with velcro on to loop the elastic through (from both sides of the mask). I wasn't sure about this initially as the first mask I made had ties but I found I caught my hair in it while trying to fasten the ties at the back. But I think as you only tie this once (not 2 separate ties) it may be ok . I'm going to give it a go. Thank you. It's a simple design to do too.

I can barley figure out how to thread the bobbin thing,,,,but this is the one I'm going to try soon.
Looks easy enough,, thanks

this is honestly the best one I have seen yet. Such a great use of material, with this type of pattern it can be adjusted to fit multiple size faces. Great job, and thank you for all you are doing, including this video!

Love this pattern, but I am going to make the opening for filter so it is under the chin and not centered, sew in from sides at 1 1/2" or 2" up from bottom edge. I think that will cover nose and mouth with 3 layers of cotton plus the filter. Thanks for all your hard work

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DESIGNING THIS EASY TO MAKE MASK!!! I have made over 60 for family and friends!!

This is THE BEST mask to sew and wear!!!
I put it on with the good side facing out; then I lift the mask up to cover my nose; next, on both sides, place the upper strap over each ear. Then pull on the bottom straps on each side to tighten the mask. Final step: tie the straps behind your neck.
I put the mask on at home as I get ready to go out and wear it around my neck until I need to actually put it on. This way I don't get it all sweaty before I really need to have it on and I never leave home without it.

Thank you for a wearable mask pattern and instructions. I made one pleated mass, but it was really uncomfortable and didn't stay in place. Next, I made shaped masks which are OK, but YOURS look more comfortable. Our Governor just said we're required to wear masks when out now, so my fabric is in the washing machine right now and I now have a project to keep me busy today while staying home! My poor husband and adult son will just have to put up with the less than masculine fabric I had in my stash. Thank you again...and stay healthy!

I ran out of elastic today so this pattern will be perfect.

Got out the sewing machine that I barely know how to use and made 14 of these in 5 days! I used braided cotton 9/64 cord from the hardware store and white pipe cleaners for the nosepiece. Blue shop towels folded in quarters for the filter. Also, I cut the cord about 65", 55" was too short. Thank you so much for this pattern and tutorial! edit: I found it easy to adjust the mask by putting the loop over my head, scrunching the mask up to my neck almost to the point of choking, tying it at the top of my head and then adjusting the mask to fit my face.

Brilliant design (no ear blisters, good occlusion all around and allows for inserting removable filter), crystal clear instructions, excellent video production and great resources. Way out of the park. Thank you.

My sewing machine vanished in a move but this was fairly simple to sew by hand. Thank you for this!

This is the best pattern I've tried! I altered it a bit by using a single 10"x16" piece of fabric. It came out great! I didn't have the cord she mentioned in the vid, but I did have several pairs of shoe laces (no idea). I tied one pair together and the knot is at the part that goes behind my neck. I even made a tiny version for my 5 yo with a 6"x8" piece of fabric and a 23" loop of 1/8" elastic (finished is 5.5"x3.75" and loop is 22")

This is awesome! I've been looking at mask after mask after mask videos, and there are sooo many pieces and I can't seem to understand the directions!!. This one I can definitely do, so I'll be pulling out my stashes of quilting fabric (that I probably will never use anyway, lol) and get busy doing my part to help. And the fact that it has a filter pocket AND doesn't bother your ears are a plus plus! Thanks for designing this one, and Bless You!!!

If you briefly touch the ends of the clothesline to a flame, it will melt and seal the ends. No knot needed. Love this pattern. Wish I had seen it a few hundred masks ago!