Missourian
Diamond Member
...if I can do it, you can do it.
The front is felt and the back is duck.
I whip stitched the top and bottom and backstitched the sides
Used this website for measurments and add an extra 1/2 inch each way...cuz I wasn't even going to attempt a 1/4 inch hem. I don't have any pins to hold it together.
If you could see the stitching up close it looks like straight shit...but it gets the job done.
I'll make a better one later...I don't do much cloth sewing by hand...mostly just saddlestitch leather...but practice makes perfect and it's a good skill to have. This one was quick and dirty.
If you make or have made your own masks, I'd love to see them.
The front is felt and the back is duck.
I whip stitched the top and bottom and backstitched the sides
Used this website for measurments and add an extra 1/2 inch each way...cuz I wasn't even going to attempt a 1/4 inch hem. I don't have any pins to hold it together.
How to Make a CDC-Approved Face Mask For Double Masking
A fabric face covering can be worn over your disposable medical mask to help prevent you from spreading Covid-19. Here's how to make one of your own.
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4 Ways to Backstitch - wikiHow
Whether you do embroidery, knitting, or sewing projects, you've probably come across the need for a backstitch at some point. Backstitches are sewn the opposite direction that you're sewing in, so they're ideal for making straight lines,...
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How to Whipstitch (with Pictures) - wikiHow
The whipstitch is a simple stitch used in both sewing and crocheting. In both practices, it is usually used to sew together two separate pieces of material with flat edges. When used on crocheted works, the whipstitch is nearly invisible....
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If you could see the stitching up close it looks like straight shit...but it gets the job done.
I'll make a better one later...I don't do much cloth sewing by hand...mostly just saddlestitch leather...but practice makes perfect and it's a good skill to have. This one was quick and dirty.
If you make or have made your own masks, I'd love to see them.