Embroidery Cloth Mask

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 100% cotton fabric
• Fabric Ties 2yds: 1/2" double fold bias tape, 3/8" twill tape, 3/8" grosgrain ribbon or make your own using knit or woven fabric
• Pattern template (download PDF)
• Pearl cotton floss, 1 skein red
• Tracing paper/pencil
• Basic sewing supplies

DIRECTIONS:

1. Download the pattern by clicking “download PDF" below Print Description on the right.
2. Cut four pieces of pattern out of fabric (cut 2 together, twice).
3. Cut fabric ties to about 18" each.
4. To make your own woven fabric ties, cut strips 1 1/2"x 36" long. Fold strip in half long ways and press. Fold raw edges in toward center fold and press again. Stitch down the side to close tie. Cut to 18" length and finish one side by folding twice about 1/4" and stitching to secure.
5. To make your own knit fabric ties, cut strips of knit fabric 1 1/2" wide. Stretch strips out until knit fabric rolls. Trim down to 18" lengths.
6. Write out words you would like to use onto tracing paper. Once you have a design you like that works well with the space, rub pencil on the back of the design. To transfer onto fabric, pin in place and trace over design with a sharp pencil so it faintly shows. Use a back stitch to create the words. Use a damask or fill in stitch to create hearts or solid icons.
7. Match pieces right sides together, and sew the outer curve using 3/8" seam allowance. Repeat with remaining two pieces.
8. Open pieces and press both seam allowances to the right.
9. Topstitch down the seam allowance, about 1/4" from the seam.
10. Lay one half of the mask down with the right side facing up. Pin raw ends of fabric ties in each corner, placing them 1/2" up/down from the top and bottom edges. Finished tie ends should extend toward the middle of the mask. Once ties are pinned in place, bundle the tie ends together in the center of the mask.
11. Match front and back pieces right sides together, nesting center front seams.
12. 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.
13. Clip across corners, taking care not to cut through the stitching.
14. Turn mask right side out and press.
15. Topstitch around the mask, closing the hole at the bottom in the process.

Please read and follow all manufacturers' instructions for all tools and materials used. Provide adult supervision if children participate in this project. Masks are not intended for hospital or medical use and are not OSHA certified. Please follow CDC guidelines for use of masks.