SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- 100% cotton fabric
- Special occasion fabric
- 1/4" satin ribbon
- Pattern templates (download PDF)
- Basic sewing supplies
DIRECTIONS:
- Download the patterns by clicking “download PDF" below Print Description on the right.
- Cut four pieces of pattern out of cotton fabric (cut 2 together, twice).
- Cut one piece of overlay pattern out of special occasion fabric.
- Cut ribbon ties to about 18" each.
- Match pieces right sides together, and sew the outer curve using 3/8" seam allowance. Baste the overlay special occasion fabric to the right side (or outer piece) of one of the cotton fabric sewn pieces.
- Repeat with remaining two pieces to form inside of mask (minus the special occasion fabric).
- Open pieces and press both seam allowances to the right.
- Topstitch down the seam allowance, about 1/4" from the seam.
- Lay one half of the mask down with the right side facing up. Pin raw ends of ribbon 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.
- Match front and back pieces right sides together, nesting center front seams.
- 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.
- Clip across corners, taking care not to cut through the stitching.
- Turn mask right side out and press.
- 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. `
Rated 3 out of
5
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Rue B from
Great idea, but used another mask pattern instead
I needed a how-to to make a mask for my MIL’s golden wedding anniversary ceremony. TBH I didn’t use the downloaded pattern. (TIP: Print 100% to scale or “actual size” to get accurate pattern size.) The mask pattern and directions here are OK, but I used a tried-and-true pattern and video tutorial from the Craft Passion website instead to make the base of this mask. (It allows for ear loop and nose wire casings and an option for filter pocket.) What I got from the project here was an idea to sew on an embellished lace overlay. You don’t actually sew/glue on sequins, beads, etc. to the mask. Get a piece of lace, sequined, beaded, or whatever special occasion fabric to sew over (i.e. overlay) the front of your mask to create 3 layers: overlay, front, and lining. (I found a beautiful remnant at JoAnn’s for my project.) ...After sewing and topstitching the center seam of the front layer of this mask, I basted the lace to the front, making a couple of pleats so the fabric laid flat against the mask when opened. Then, I sewed the front layer to the lining, right sides together, at the top and bottom as usual. After turning, I didn’t press the seams down because you don’t iron sequins or beads. Finger press after steaming instead, then topstitch the top and bottom... I cut off the lace that would’ve been folded in and against the skin for the ear loop casings, but made sure it was sewn to the mask in the front... I used elastics for the ear loops because I knew my MIL preferred masks that were easy-on/easy-off and didn’t mess up her beautifully styled hair. (The Craft Passion pattern allows for elastics to be adjusted to fit or switched out for ribbon to fasten around the head.) ...Overall, this project idea is good, directions could be better. I plan to make masks with pink lace - no sequins or beads - using the pattern here for the overlay, but using front and lining patterns I’ve been using for the masks.
Date published: 2020-10-21
Rated 1 out of
5
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annefox from
this is not a sequin mask project
This is a "how to make a mask" project. There is no mention of how to place and sew the sequins and other trim shown in the picture. We need the REAL project directions!!!
Date published: 2020-07-30
Rated 2 out of
5
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Cathryn from
Beautiful but not healthy
I was told not to put holes in the main part of the mask because tiny coronavirus passes through the tiniest holes. Unless the sequins go on a special outside covering this mask would be very dangerous for your health even though it is beautiful. Not worth losing your life over
Date published: 2020-07-30
Rated 3 out of
5
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Ceri from
Generic mask
It describes how to make a generic mask. There are no instructions about how to sew on the fancy lace or the sequins. Skip this one.
Date published: 2020-07-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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DebbyS from
Adorable!
I've made 3 of these and everyone agrees they are wonderful! I used elastic loops instead of the ties because my grandkids prefer them, but those are a little tricky to get the right length. No reports of difficulty breathing.
Date published: 2020-06-12
Rated 1 out of
5
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ladypatg from
no instruction on covering a mask
This is just a mask tutorial. I was looking for something to cover an already made mask.
This is also a really bad idea. Putting holes in a mask defeat the purpose. Unless you are using a premade fancy fabric over a secure mask it's useless.
Date published: 2020-06-01
Rated 4 out of
5
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Grandma08 from
Special Occasion Mask
Using special occasion fabric that has already been embellished with sequins is a fun idea for a wedding. Wish I had seen this sooner. I would have made some for my niece’s bridal party.
Date published: 2020-05-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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lady37042 from
Great idea
I am going to look for some special occasion fabric in clearance section and make this!
Date published: 2020-05-31