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Print out our Face Mask Pattern, making sure the scale is 100%.
We all need to play our part in helping slow the transmission of COVID-19. What better way to pass the time in ISO than you make your own face mask? Get a little crafty and make something that is practical and will use every day! We’re here to help with a step by step guide on making a face mask.
Materials
- 20cm x 20cm water resistant fabric (outer layer)
- 20cm x 20cm blended fabric (middle layer)
- 20cm x 20cm cotton fabric (inner layer)
- Bias binding tape
- Face Mask Pattern
- Scissors
- Pins
- Sewing machine or needle and thread
- Text
Choosing the best material
- For the outer layer, it's best to use a waste resistant fabric, such as polyester / polypropylene.
- The middle layer should be a blended fabric, like cotton polyester blend or polypropylene
- The inner layer should be a water absorbing fabric, like cotton. Make sure this fabric is soft to prevent irritation against your skin
Method
Step 1
Step 2
Use the pattern to cut out 2 pieces of each fabric. You should have 6 cut out pieces in total.
Step 3
Match the right sides of the water-resistant fabric pieces together and sew the pieces together along the curved centre seam. Repeat this for the blended fabric and cotton fabric.
Step 4
Open mask and press seam allowance to the right-hand side. Then top stitch the seam allowance down 6mm from the seam.
Step 5
Layer the pieces together with right sides facing out. Baste together with a 3mm seam allowance.
Step 6
Apply bias tape to 2 sides of the mask and sew in place.
Step 7
Pin 2 more pieces of bias tape (75cm) across the top and bottom edges of mask and sew in place.