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This pattern is not to scale.This pattern includes seam allowances.
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Fold
Fold
Fold
x 22“
1.5“
0.5“
1.5“
0.5“
1.5“
7.5“
10.2
5“
0.75“
0.5“
Top of Mask
Bottom of Mask
Side Side
Pleated Face Mask PatternIn support of the Masks Sewn With Love project
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PLEATED FACE MASK: Instructional Guide
Skill Level Needed:
For information on mask materials, usage and care, visit: https://taff.org.sg/2020/04/masks4sg/
Step 1 o Prepare your materials:
- Mask outer layer fabric (A) and mask lining fabric (B)* * Be sure wash all fabrics in hot water with detergent, then dry and iron before use.
- Fabric and paper scissors
- Printed copy of Pleated Face Mask pattern instruction
- ¼” (6mm) wide elastic
- Thread, chalk or coloured pencil, and sewing pins (not shown in photo)
Step 2 o Using the Pleated Face Mask Pattern as a
guide, draw the same grid to scale on the wrong side of both your outer layer (A) and lining (B) fabrics.
o Also mark the blue line as indicated on the pattern guide. This is the top hemline.
o Mark the red dots indicated on the pattern guide. This is where the elastics will be attached.
A B
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Step 3 o Double hem the top of the mask fabric, pin
and sew. Repeat for the mask lining fabric.
o Optional: A nose wire can be inserted to the hem of the outer fabric (A) in this step.
Step 4 o On the right side of the lining fabric, sew ends
of elastics to the marked elastic-attachment points.
o Elastics should loop inwards (see photo).
Step 5 o Lining up the finished top edges of the inner
and outer layers, place the fabrics together, right sides facing together.
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Step 6 o Keeping the elastics between the layers, sew
down the long sides and the bottom of the mask, at ½”(13mm) from the cut edges.
Step 7 o Using the openings at top of the mask, turn
the mask right side out.
o Press with an iron if necessary.
Step 8 o Laying the pattern guide on the outer layer,
use the elastic attachment points to align the pattern.
o Centralise your pattern and mark the fold and dash lines on the outer layer of the mask.
Step 9 o With the top of the mask closest to you, bring
your first fold line up to meet the first dash line on both sides of the mask. Pin.
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o Repeat this for two more folds.
o Note: The pleats for this mask face downwards.
Step 10 o Taking care to keep the pleats at right angles
to the edge, sew a straight stitch down the side of the mask, twice for security, at a generous ¼” away from the edge.
o Repeat for other side of mask.
o Remove pins and press with an iron if necessary.
Step 11 o Your mask is complete.
o Be sure to wash and dry your mask before first use.
o You can use the opening between layers for a filter insert. Filter inserts for this pattern of mask should measure 8½” by 5½”.
o Be sure to take regularly wash your home mask and rotate masks between uses.