Standard Mask
Instructions
Fabric
100% Cotton
Two 7” x 9” rectangles of fabric
Elastics
¼ inch flat
3/8 inch flat
2mm cord
Ties
Double fold bias tapes – sew the ends to keep from fraying
100% Cotton fabric sewn like bias tape
Standard Mask
Final dimensions: 3 ¼” x 8”
Supplies needed:
–Two 7” x 9” rectangles of 100% Cotton fabric
– two 6.5” lengths of Elastic
OR four 12” lengths of fabric ties
OR four 12” lengths of bias tape
– Cotton thread
Step 1
Cut:
Two 7” x 9” rectangles of fabric.


Step 2
Lay:
Pieces on top of each other, right sides together.

Step 3
Straps Using Elastic
Pin:
Elastic on the bottom piece of fabric.
(one end in each corner)
Repeat for the other side.


Step 3.5
Straps Using Ties
Pin:
One end of tie onto one corner of the fabric.
Repeat for each corner

Step 4
Place:
Place top fabric piece back on top of the bottom piece.


Step 4.5
Place:
Top fabric piece back on top of the bottom piece.

Step 5
Starting:
Starting in the middle of the long edge, use a ¼” seam to sew around the entire rectangle, stopping in order to leave a 1.5” opening.
Make sure to double back over elastic and ensure all the pieces are attached to each other.


Step 6
Flip:
Flip mask right side out and flatten.
Ironing may be helpful for this step.

Step 7
Fold:
Fold the fabric upward and pin in order to create 3 pleats in the front of the mask.


Step 8
Sew:
Sew all the way around the mask twice in order to ensure everything is secured in place.

Step 9
Finished:
Now you have a completed standard mask with pleats!

Detailed instructions from Deaconess:
How to Make a Face Mask
What you will need:
– Cotton fabric, a pretty print is best.
– Rope Elastic, beading cord elastic will work (you may also use ¼” flat elastic)
– Cut the elastic 6.5” long and tie a knot at each end
(DO NOT knot the ends if using flat)
- Put right sides of cotton fabric together
Cut 9” x 7”
- Starting at the center of the bottom edge, sew to the first corner, stop.
Sew the elastic with the
edge out into the corner. A few stitches forward and back will hold this.
- Sew to the next corner, stop, and bring the other end of the same elastic to
the corner and sew a few stitches forward and back.
- Now sew across that top of the mask to the next corner. Again put an elastic
with the edge out. - Sew to the next corner and sew in the other end of the same elastic.
- Sew across the bottom leaving about 1.5” to 2” open. Stop, cut the thread.
Turn inside out. - Pin 3 tucks on each side of the mask. Make sure the tucks are the same direction
- Sew around the edge of the mask twice.
It is so easy to make this,
be sure any fabric design is placed horizontally.
