DIY Face Mask Pattern and tutorial
for adults size Med & Large
For more info on wearing masks, see Dr. Theresa Tam,
head of the Public Health Agency of Canada article here
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For people who don't sew, you can follow instructions for a NO SEW face mask here
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This tutorial is to make a lined face mask that has elastic to wrap around the ears.
Seam allowances are .5cm (1/4 inch) This is a simple process but you will need some basic sewing skills. You can construct this without a sewing machine using a hand stitch, it will just take longer. Wash and dry your fabric before hand to prevent shrinkage. The mask can be worn both ways, but there is a TOP marked on the pattern. When you cut and mark the pieces, you can mark the top and then make a hand stitch or embroidery to mark it. Wash frequently on 60C . Do not share the mask.
A link on studies with home made masks.
You will need:
Lightweight cotton (a pillow case will do)
Thin elastic but string of any kind will do (2 x 40cm)
Scissors
Thread
Safety pin
An iron if you have one.
1) Download and print the pattern.
Cut out the paper pattern pieces. (Med or Large)
Lay your fabric on a table and fold to have 2 layers.
Lay your pattern down and trace onto the fabric with chalk, pencil or whatever you have.
Remember to mark the dart point and notches with chalk or pen.
Cut 2 outer pieces and 2 lining pieces, cutting small slits for the notches. You will have 2 pieces for the outside and two for the lining.
Remember to mark the dart point and 2)Starting with the two outside pieces, sew 3) Fold the curve seam at the notch slits
notches with chalk or pen. right sides together at the curve seam and pin the dart end points. Sew the dart.
(and repeat separately for the lining)
notches with chalk or pen. right sides together at the curve seam and pin the dart end points. Sew the dart.
(and repeat separately for the lining)
3) Press the centre seam open at this point if possible, and press the dart up or down. 4) Join the outer and lining fabrics right sides
together, and stitch along the top and
bottom of mask. Leave the sides open.
together, and stitch along the top and
bottom of mask. Leave the sides open.
5) Pin a safety pin to one side and push it through the inside of the mask, pulling it right side out.
6) With your fingers, roll seams and press. Stitch close to the edges 7) Place one of the elastics on the side end
and double fold it in place.
and double fold it in place.
Pin and stitch the casing closed. Repeat on the other side. Try not to catch the elastic when you stitch it down. Tie knots in the elastic, and fit to face. The knots are adjustable for different sizes.
The first mask takes time but will get faster the more you make them.
Keep at it and sew them for your friends & family. Then keep sewing and
make more because we can.
warmly,
Heather
This tutorial took work and I want to say thank you to Alex Mackenzie for graphics help,
Yannick Mangin for proof reading, Clement Young-Mangin for photos, Krista Marshall
for test sewing + giving feedback and to my neighbour
Olesia for scanning the patterns .
tag me on Instagram @craftlabstudio I'd love to see your work!
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