SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- 100% cotton fabric
- Basic sewing supplies
- Pattern template (download PDF)
DIRECTIONS:
- Download the pattern by clicking “download PDF" below Print Description.
- Cut pattern from fabric.
- Match outer mask pieces right sides together and sew the outer curve. Repeat with
- lining pieces.
- Open both mask halves and press both seam allowances to the right.
- Topstitch down the center seam allowance, about 1/4" from the seam.
- To make ties: Cut 4 strips of fabric 1 1/2"x 18". Fold fabric in half lengthwise and press.
- Open up and bring both edges to the center fold line and press. Fold in half to make ties.
- Stitch close to edge to finish ties.
- Lay one half of the mask down with the right side facing up. Pin ends of ties in each
- corner, placing them 1/2" up/down from the top and bottom edge. Once ties are pinned
- in place, bundle the tie ends together in the center of the mask.
- Match front and back pieces right sides together, matching center front seams at the top
- and bottom.
- Pin and sew around the exterior of the mask, leaving a small opening at the bottom of
- the mask between the center front seam and corner to turn mask.
- Clip across corners, and clip curves taking care not to cut through the stitching.
- Turn mask right side out and press.
- Topstitch around the mask 1/4" from the edge, closing the hole at the bottom in the
- process.
- To make ruffle: cut 2 strips of fabric 2 1/2"x 8". Sew right sides together and turn right
- side out. Press.
- Gather seamed edge and pin to sides of mask. Stitch in place close to edge.