Fitted Face Mask
Have fun making this pattern! If you want to add a filter pocket to your mask, see instructions and pictures at the bottom. If you'd prefer to buy a completed mask from me instead, email [email protected] or message me on Facebook.
Please get your facts and advice about the novel coronavirus pandemic from the World Health Organization. Fabric masks are not as effective as surgical masks, but are becoming an important option as we use up existing supplies. They are best used for non-medical personnel to reduce spread of the virus, so that we can leave the surgical masks for those who most need them. Wear this mask when you have to go out in public to protect others. If you are sick but not experiencing symptoms, you could be shedding virions (virus particles) without realizing it. Fabric masks may also be helpful in protecting you, because they are a reminder to not touch your face and for others to maintain proper physical distance.
Wash your fabric mask after each use. They can be machine washed, but I recommend taking out the wire nose piece first, and putting the mask in a garment bag so that the straps don't get hopelessly tangled around the rest of your laundry.
Remember, social distancing and thorough hand washing are the most important things you can do to keep yourself and others safe. Wearing a mask makes you less contagious, but it doesn't mean you should take unnecessary risks socializing.
Wash your fabric mask after each use. They can be machine washed, but I recommend taking out the wire nose piece first, and putting the mask in a garment bag so that the straps don't get hopelessly tangled around the rest of your laundry.
Remember, social distancing and thorough hand washing are the most important things you can do to keep yourself and others safe. Wearing a mask makes you less contagious, but it doesn't mean you should take unnecessary risks socializing.
Materials
- Two different colors or patterns of 100% cotton fabric for inner and outer layer. Wash and dry before cutting. You can use small pieces for this; a fat quarter of each would be more than enough. Using different colors/patterns allows you to easily tell the inside from the outside. If you are sensitive to dyes or if you are making this for someone else, use white for the inner layer.
- 4" length of 3/8" ribbon or strip of knit fabric.
- 45 inches of 1/4” elastic OR stretchy knit fabric, cut into 1” wide strip, for the straps. Other options: bias tape, shoelace, yarn, etc.
- Printed pattern shape. If you want to make a large size, just add an additional 1/4" all the way around.
- Tip for anyone without a printer: zoom in on the pattern until the scale is correct on your computer/tablet screen (measure the scale bar with a ruler), then hold a piece of paper over your screen and very lightly trace with a pencil.
- Pencil or other marking tool for fabric.
- Self-healing cutting mat and rotary cutter, if you have them. If not, a sharp pair of scissors will work fine.
- Pins or fabric clips.
- 3" of thin flexible wire for the nose contour piece. Any thin gauge wire will work, like florist wire or a twist tie.
- Iron if your fabric is wrinkled and to make your seams neater.
How to Make
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If you prefer to print the pattern out, download the PDF here.
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Filter pocket option shown here: Cut the side of your lining fabric 1 1/4" shorter than the main fabric and finish the edge.