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Mask sewing does not need to be complicated. A simple, basic design can be comfortable and practical. This mask creates a 3-D shape so there is plenty of space for breathing. You just need some cotton fabric, elastic, and a sewing machine. Click here for the free pdf pattern download link. There are 2 sizes: adult and kid. You can adjust the length of elastics to fit individuals better. Watch our tutorial on CreativeTien YouTube

The best part about machine knitting is the speed compared to hand knitting, but there is a learning curve for beginning machine knitters. Once you follow the instructions, it is really not that difficult. It does take me several years before getting comfortable with punchcard knitting. Still, I mess up with little things such as hanging weights or choosing the wrong yarn. If you are a machine knitter, you know we all have good days

Sometimes we need the flexibility of wearing a scarf and convert it into a mask when necessary. With a maks-scarf in one, you always have a mask on you, and the ear loop design can help you wear the mask comfortably without sliding down over a longer period of time. When you don’t need the mask, you can just let it hang around your neck as a scarf. There are several different versions here. You

Continue from Part 1 of pattern drafting, we are going to sew a new pair of shorts based on the pattern copied from your existing clothes. Here is the part 1 link for pattern tracing. Video tutorial is at the bottom of this blog. Step by step tutorial Pick your fabric. I use a denim fabric. Choose a bottom weight fabric for skirt or pants. Cut the fabric. The elastic casing should be cut on-fold.

Here is part 1 of sewing your own garment based on what you have. We can draw our sewing pattern from most existing clothes in your wardrobe. All you need is some type of tracing paper, a pen, and a ruler. If you don’t have any tracing paper, you can use any type of paper that is a little bit thinner and translucent. A tracing wheel is optional. It punches small holes on the tracing