Versatile Face Mask Pattern - TheCraftyQuilter.com

Versatile Face Mask Pattern

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Face mask size: This face mask is one size only. It will fit most adults. If you want

to make it larger, I suggest adding 1/4″- 3/8” on all sides to start. If you want to

make it smaller, subtract 1/4″ - 3/8” from all sides.

See my Versatile Face Mask Tutorial for more information such as supply details,

expanded instructions and more photos.

Materials:

• Two 8″ cotton fabric squares for outside of mask, washed and dried

• Two 8″ cotton fabric squares for inside of mask, washed and dried

• 1/4″ elastic or 1/4″-3/8″ wide grosgrain ribbon or double-fold bias tape or hair

ties

• wire or pipe cleaners or twist ties (optional)

• filter (optional)

• pencil or other fabric marking tool

• sewing machine

• scissors

• printed face mask pattern

Assembly Instructions

1. Cut out inner and outer face mask pattern pieces on

the solid lines (includes 1/4” seam allowance).

2. With fabric right sides together, pin pattern pieces

to fabric or trace cutting lines onto fabric. Cut out

inner and outer face mask pieces.

3. Transfer solid casing line (1 1/2″ from raw edge)

onto the wrong side of outer face mask pieces

using pencil or other marking tool.

4. With right sides together, sew 1/4″ seam along the

inside center face mask pieces. Repeat for the

outside center face mask seam.

5. Cut notches into the curved seam allowance just

sewn or use pinking shears to trim curved seam

allowance. This will reduce bulk and help the seam

to lay flat. Gently press to one side.

6. Turn under 1/4″ along the short side edges of the

inner face mask and press. Stitch in place.

7. With right sides together, pin inner and outer face

mask pieces along upper edge, matching center

seam. Stitch using 1/4″ seam allowance

(backstitching at the beginning and end).

8. Clip seam allowance. Turn right side out and press

seam, extending 1/4″ fold along the outer face

mask edge.

9. Top stitch upper seam edge in place 1/8″ from

folded edges.

10. Repeat step 7 on the bottom edge – right sides

together and matching the center seam.

11. Clip seam allowance on both sides of center seam.

12. Turn right side out and press as before.

Steps 1-3

Steps 4-6

Steps 7-9

Steps 10-12

13. Turn under 1/4″ along the short sides of the outer

face mask and press.

14. Fold this edge again (5/8″) so that it meets the

pencil line and press.

15. Stitch along the inner folded edge, creating a casing

for elastic or ties.

16. Add elastic or ties to the mask. If you have elastic,

cut a 12″ length and thread through the side casing.

Tie a knot and adjust it as needed. Once it’s

comfortable, you can slide the elastic around so the

knot is inside the casing (optional).

17. If you’re using hair ties, you can cut them in half

and sew them to the outside instead of feeding

them through the casing. Otherwise, you will have

to place them into the casing before stitching the

casing seam closed.

18. For ribbon or fabric ties, you can attach them two

ways. The first way (my preference) is to sew each

one to a corner of the face mask. The length should

be about 16″ each. This takes a little longer to put

the face mask on, but it’s adjustable, the mask sits

tight against the face and it makes it easy to remove

the mask partially without having to completely

remove it.

19. The second way to attach ribbon or fabric ties is to

thread a longer tie (36″) through the casing on each

side and tie behind the head. This method is more

difficult to tie it behind the head tightly. It also

gathers the short sides of the face mask which

might give you a better fit but it also can create

gaps.

Optional nose wire: Cut a length of wire or pipe

cleaner to 3 1/2″. Turn under the ends a tiny bit and

crimp so that there are no sharp edges. I used thin

florist wire so I folded a 6 1/2″ piece in half and

covered the exposed ends with electrical tape. Sew a

channel for the wire 1/4″ away from the upper edge

stitching and about 1 1/2″ on either side of the center

seam. Insert wire through the side opening. Stitch

channel ends closed or leave one end open if you want

to remove the wire prior to washing.

Optional Filter: A filter or another layer of material

can be inserted at this point. Since I don’t have access

to any filters, I’ve used some interfacing just for

example purposes. I cut a rectangle 5″ x 7″ and then cut

a curve on both top edges by estimating it (eyeballing

it). Use the pattern as a guide. You can also fuse

interfacing to the outer face mask pieces at the

beginning of mask assembly.

Steps 13-15

Steps 16

-17

Step 18

Step 19

Nose wire

Disclaimer: This pattern has not been tested. If you find a mistake, please let me know. This face mask is not

considered personal protective equipment (PPE) and should be used only if nothing else is available.