Mask 101: How to Make a Mask
(When youÕve never made one before, sorry the page is ugly, but itÕs functionalÉ like me.)

 

Make sure you are using 100% cotton for both layers of your mask.

 

 

 

1. You can download the pattern here.

Print it as full size 100%.

I cut it out then traced it onto cardboard.

2. Cut 4 pieces of fabric.

two for the liner, two for the outside of the mask.

3. Put the bright side of the fabric together and sew 1/8 inch along the edges on the curved side.

(The outside of the mask is on the inside)

4. Without cutting the thread, sew the liner along the curved side

 

5. Trim both pieces, the printed and the lining, at the top and the bottom.

This is to make sure that it doesnÕt get folded over when sewing them together.

6. Nestle the two pieces. Make sure the seam is pointing out on both pieces.

When you flip this inside out, the seams will be on the inside.

7. Sew down the straight side 1/8 inch in.

8. Without cutting the thread, DO NOT sew the edge. Sew down the other side of the mask.

9. Sew along the contour for the mask.

10. Flip the mask inside out. Then I pinch and roll the top tip and the bottom seams of the mask between my fingers to create a sharper seam.

11. Iron the edges of the mask.

12. Fold and iron the mask at the 4 inch mark.  Fold and iron both sides in. (Pictured is my first fold.)

I use water to get the edge nice and wet to make a nice sharp ironed fold.

13. After both sides have been ironed in. Unfold the sides and fold in about half an inch and iron again.

14. Fold and iron again.

15. Sew along the edge of the folds.

16. I use a straw to help thread the elastic through.

 

I use 7 inches for the these, but it will differ based on the stretchiness of your elastic.

17. Pull the elastic so the knot is inside the fold.

18. You can also use string, some people like this a lot more because it wonÕt pull on your ears and tends to be a snugger fit. I use 50 inches of paracord with the inner cords pulled out and the ends melted. I use a string locks instead of tying them. You can get them on Amazon. (click here)

19. And youÕre done!