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Face Mask Sewing Pattern

Free face mask sewing pattern & tutorial on how to sew 3 types
of double-layered mask. It comes in 4 sizes, small kids, young
kids, teenagers & Women, and Men.

Type A: Normal face mask

Type B: Face mask with a POCKET for filter insert or as a

surgical mask cover.

Type C: Add on a removable NOSE WIRE to Type A and Type

B (as shown in the video). It comes with a sleeve to insert nose
wire for a better seal and as an anti-fog to glasses wearer.

Materials
Main Fabric (cotton), 13" x 7", prewash
Lining Fabric (cotton or flannel), 12" x 7", prewash
Bias Tape, 2" wide 6" long (5" for young kids, 4" for small kids), prewash. (Optional, as nose
wire sleeve)
Wire, 6" (5" for young kids, 4" for small kids). (Optional, as nose wire), bent the ends inward so
the won't poke through the fabric.
Elastic cord: for ear loops, 8" x 2, or, for head tie, 18" x 1, (this is an approximate length, please
measure with your own elastic band to judge; as everyone's head and sizes are different)
or, shoelace/ribbon/cord/t-shirt yarn with at least 44" length for the head tie
Face Mask Sewing Patterns; Choose your option to download and print separately

Tools
Sewing essential
Sewing Machine or hand sew
Iron
Seamstress tracing wheel and paper

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Pencil or soluble fabric marker

Instructions
1. Decide which type and size you want to sew, choose the correct pattern from the list, download
and print out the template of Face Mask Sewing Pattern separately.
2. Base on the choice of face mask you want to sew, follow the sewing instructions accordingly.
Watch the sewing video attach within the instruction for Type C face mask, or as reference for
other types.
3. Add ties to the face mask, either an elastic band or head tie.
4. Wash the face mask with warm water of at least 60 °C or 140 °F, dry it properly before wearing.
Add filter insert if required.

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For CRICUT users, download the zipped SVG files separately. Notes from Tanya Chilton who is so
kind to contribute these files for free:

With the Cricut Maker, you need the Rotary Blade and the purple cutting mat. The setting is: Fabric -
Cotton

With the Cricut Explore Air2, all I know is that you have to iron a stabilizer on the back of the fabric
first. There are tutorials online on how to do that.

Flip the image to cut the other piece in reverse orientation.

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For SILHOUETTE users, download the zipped Studio files separately. Notes from Marlene Teter
for her kindness to contribute the files for free:

Cut settings are as follows:

Printed cotton fabric ( like the fabric used for making quilts)
Cameo 4
Tool 2
Rotary blade
Force 15
Passes 1
Speed 8

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More Details on how to sew the Face Mask

1. DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE

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[With Printer]

Decide which type and size you want to sew, choose the correct pattern from the list, download and
print out the template of Face Mask Sewing Pattern separately.

Don’t scale the printing and DON'T print to fit the paper either, it is in letter size paper (8.5″ x 11″) so
you should have no problem printing it in 100% size. There is a 2″ scale marking for you to check if
you are printing it in the right size.

Cut out the pattern of your size.

[NOTE: You may do a quick enlarge on the printer if you find the pattern is still a little smaller than
you needed. ]

[Remark: It is a pdf document and will be open in a new tab or window, or asking you to download.
Please make sure your computer has the supported software for it to open correctly. Unblock your
computer “pop-up blocker” for this site if you have it enable.]

[IMPORTANT: Don’t print the pattern from the browser, the size might not correct. Please open the
pdf pattern in Adobe Reader or Adobe Pro and print the actual size (100% scale) from there, DO NOT
set to "print to fit paper".]

[Without Printer]

[TRACE]

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You may trace the pattern out from your monitor. Download the templates and open them in Adobe
Reader. Zoom the template till the 2" guide measures 2" on your ruler, set the screen to the highest
brightness. Place a piece of white paper on the monitor and trace the outline with a pen or a marker.

or [SKETCH]

Here is the template (without seam allowance reference on a 1/2" grids, you may hand sketch it on a
graph paper or a self-constructed 1/2" gird paper.

2. SEW

Choose from Type A, Type B or Type C to sew

Type A: Normal face mask

Type B: Face mask with a POCKET for filter insert or as a surgical mask cover.

Type C: Add on a removable NOSE WIRE to Type A and Type B (As shown in Video). It comes with
a sleeve to insert nose wire for a better seal and as an anti-fog to glasses wearer.

TYPE A - NORMAL FACE MASK

Step A-1.

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Fold the main fabric into halve with the wrong side facing each other, pin the paper pattern onto the
double-layered fabric. Cut the fabric with 1/4″ allowance, except the ear side. Cut the fabric at the ear
side with 1″ seam allowance (1.5" if you are using t-shirt yarn as the head tie).

Insert the tracing paper between the layer, trace sewing lines with tracing wheel.

Remove pins and paper pattern, get set to sew.

NOTE: If you are using templates that already have seam allowances included, you do not need to add
any more seam allowance. The same applies to the lining in the next step.

Step A-2.

Repeat the same as the main fabric, except the ear side seam allowance. Cut the fabric at the ear side
with zero seam allowance.

Step A-3.

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Turn the face mask main piece with right side facing each other, sew the centerline of the face mask.

Step A-4.

Clip curve along with the seam allowance, be careful and don’t accidentally clip on the stitches.

Step A-5.

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Press seam allowance to one side, topstitch near to the seam line on the side where the seam
allowance is.

Step A-6.

Repeat the sewing on the lining part.

Add step C-7 to C-11 if you want to add nose wire to the face mask.

Step A-7.

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Flip the lining and place onto the main face mask, align the center seam line, pin and sew the top and
bottom lines.

Step A-8.

Turn the face mask right side out. Press seam neatly and topstitch near the edge.

Step A-9.

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This is how it looks like from the inside at this stage. The main fabric of the side ear area is longer
than the lining piece. This is going to be the pocket of the elastic band.

Step A-10.

Fold in 1/4″ at the raw edge of the side ear, fold again so that the first fold edge is 1/4″ from the lining
raw edge.

Sew a straight line down, don’t forget to perform a few back stitches to lock the thread end.

Step A-11.

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Measure and cut the length of the elastic band needed (usually around 6″-8″ depending on the size of
the face).

Insert the elastic band through the pocket and tie a dead knot to the ends.

Step A-12.

Repeat the same to the other side. Pull the elastic band until the knots are hidden in the pocket.

Wear and breathe normally!

TYPE B - FACE MASK WITH POCKET FOR FILTER INSERT

Step B-1.

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Get ready for all the materials as stated in the material list above.

Step B-2.

Fold the fabric with the wrong side facing each other, place the paper template on it, pin.

Cut the fabric out with ⅜” seam allowance (you can use ¼" seam allowance), except the side of the
face mask: 1″ for the outer layer (1.5" if you are using t-shirt yarn as the head tie), ½” for the inner
layer.

Trace the sewing lines with the tracing paper and tracing wheel.

NOTE: If you are using templates that already have seam allowances included, you do not need to add
any more seam allowance.

Step B-3.

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Turn the pieces over and pin the pair together with the right side facing each other. Sew the curved
lines as shown in the picture.

Draw a line ¼” from the original side sewing line of the inner layer, do the same to the other side of
the inner layer.

Step B-4.

Clip the seam allowance about ½” apart. This will let the fabric’s raw edge to stretch without pulling
the seam when you turn it right side out. Repeat this on both the outer layer and the inner layer.

Step B-5.

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Turn the pieces right side out, press the seam allowance to one side, topstitch near the seam line.
Repeat the same to the inner layer.

Step B-6.

Fold the side at the second line drawn next to the original sewing line of the inner layer. Fold the raw
edge and hide inside the fold. Topstitch to sew it on. Repeat on both sides of the inner layer.

If you want to add nose wire, add step C-7 to C-11 here.

Step B-7.

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Place the inner layer on top of the outer layer, with the right side facing each other.

Sew the top and bottom seam lines.

You may notice that the edge of the inner layer is now ¼” away from the sewing line of the outer
layer. If it is not the case, please check if you sewing it correctly in the previous step.

Step B-8.

Clip curve on the seam allowance where the 2 layers meet. Leave about 1/2″ from the ends un-clip.

Turn the face mask right side out. Press seam flat.

Step B-9.

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Double fold the top and bottom raw edges of the outer layer (both sides). Topstitch near the edge as
shown in the picture. Repeat the same to the bottom seam line.

To make the pocket for the elastic band, fold the side raw edge 1/4″ from the edge, then fold again so
that the edge meets the edge of the inner layer.

Step B-10.

Topstitch a vertical line to sew it on. The top and bottom have an opening for you to insert your
elastic band.

I added my label while sewing it.

Step B-11.

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This is the opening for the filter insert.

Step B-12.

Add elastic bands to the pocket face mask the way you like and it is really to be worn.

TYPE C - FACE MASK WITH NOSE WIRE (WITH OR WITHOUT POCKET)

Step C-1 to C-6: Follow step A-1 to A-6 for a non-pocket face mask, or, step B-1 to B-6 for a pocket
face mask (As shown in Video).

Step C-7.

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Cut a bias strip of 2” wide and 6” long or use store-bought bias tape if you can find if from the shelf.

How to cut bias strip:

Fold the fabric diagonally, draw a line along the crease of the fold, measure 2” from the line and draw
a line parallel to it. Cut the strip into 6” length.

Step C-8.

Fold ¼” from the 2” ends.

Step C-9.

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Fold the strip into half, lengthwise.

Step C-10.

Stitch up both ends.

Step C-11.

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Align the bias tape along the front top edge of the lining.

Topstitch at the bottom edge of the bias tape.

Do not remove the pins until you pin the main piece to this lining piece.

Step C-12.

Continue to attach the main piece and sew them up into a face mask as shown above.

Step C-13 to C-18: Follow step A-7 to A-12, or, step B-7 to B-12 to complete the face mask.

Step C-19.

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Cut a piece of pipe cleaner about 6” long, bend the ends in to make the pipe cleaner slightly shorter
than the nose wire sleeve. Insert it into the sleeve. Remove the wire before washing the face mask.

Other options of nose wire are twist tie, florist wire, garden bonsai wire, aluminum or other hardware
wires as long as it can be bent and stays there. If the wire is too thin or soft, twist multiple pieces of
them to make a thicker nose wire.

3. WEAR

Insert filter for pocket face mask

Insert a surgical mask if you are using the face mask as a cover.

Insert a non-woven fabric if you can’t find any surgical maskin the market. I air-dried a piece of the
anti-bacteria wet wipe as the filter insert. Throw away the filter correctly and wash the face mask
every day.

Disclaimer: this face mask is not meant to replace the surgical face mask.

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Insert the medium into the pocket from both openings of the face mask. Adjust it nicely so that the
medium doesn’t crumple up.

After the surgical mask is fully inside the cover, push the nose wire of the surgical mask to the tip of
the cover, bend the wire a little to follow the curve.

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The filter insert must be placed till the tip of the face mask, where the nose position is at.

Different ways to wear the face mask

This is the better way to string the shoelace or cord for the head tie, my video shows the other way
round. This is easier to put on and tie, and if you need to take out the mask briefly, just untie the bow
to release the mask from your face, the mask will hang on the neck.

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If you still prefer elastic band, instead of splitting the elastic band into 2, use the full length and insert
through the pockets as shown in the picture, tie a knot and hide the knot in the pocket. The length
varies for head sizes and the strength of the elastic band, try with yours to check the best length to cut.

Wear the face mask with the elastic band sits at the back of the head.

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No more stress on the ears with this method.

Notes
This pattern will be updated once we have new resources or ideas coming in. If you get the pattern in
pdf file, please check the original pattern for the latest update https://www.craftpassion.com/face-
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