Pleated Kids Face Mask with Adjustable Slide Ties

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 100% cotton fabric
• 100% cotton coordinating fabric
• Pattern template (download PDF)
• Pony beads
• Basic sewing supplies

DIRECTIONS:

1. Download the pattern by clicking Get Pattern.
2. Cut one pattern piece, on the fold, out of cotton fabric.
3. Fold fabric right sides together, matching sides. Sew along top using 1/4" seam allowance and leaving a space 3" wide in the center to turn mask right side out.
4. Cut pieces from coordinating fabric to create bias tape. You'll need one piece that is about 41" long and 1" wide.
5. Use bias tape maker to create 1/4" bias tape or do it yourself by ironing the strap in half, then folding the two sides again to meet the center fold. Sew closed to finish bias tape.
6. Turn mask right side out and press seams flat.
7. Using pattern as a guide, fold up three pleats on each side, making sure the pleats are folded in the same direction. Pin into place.
8. Topstitch 1/4" around the entire mask, securing the pleats and closing the opening.
9. Make channel on each side of mask by turning under 1/2". Thread bias tape through channels making loop at the top. Take ends of bias tape and thread through one bead to adjust ties. Tie ends of bias tape together.