Face Mask Sewing Tutorial

Supplies

• 2 pieces of contrasting fabric (8” x 11”)
• Strip of fabric for ties (2¼” x 45”)

Directions

1. Cut out all pieces.
2. Fold down ½” on one long side of each 8” x 11” piece & topstitch down. Backstitch the ends.
3. Layer fabrics right sides together with the folded edges at the top, stitch down the other three sides with 1/2” seam allowance. This creates the pocket. Trim the excess fabric from the corners.
4. Turn right side out & fold in half lengthwise.
5. Mark in 3” from outer edge on both sides of folded edge & draw a line from the 3” mark to the corner to form the dart.
6. To make strap, trifold long piece of fabric to measure 3/4″. Topstitch lengthwise down the center through all layers.
7. Place the strap end between the open corners of the completed square, as pictured with raw edges hanging out at a 45° angle & sew along dotted lines. This will form darts & encase the strap.
8. Flip right side out & clip strap in the middle to form two straps. Tie a knot in each end to prevent raveling.

See Completed Mask Examples Below

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Cut out all pieces.

2. Fold down ½” on one long side of each 8” x 11” piece & topstitch down. Backstitch the ends.

3. Layer fabrics right sides together with the folded edges at the top, stitch down the other three sides with 1/2” seam allowance. This creates the pocket. Trim the excess fabric from the corners.

4. Turn right side out & fold in half lengthwise.

5. Mark in 3” from outer edge on both sides of folded edge & draw a line from the 3” mark to the corner to form the dart.

6. To make strap, trifold long piece of fabric to measure 3/4″. Topstitch lengthwise down the center through all layers.

7. Place the strap end between the open corners of the completed square, as pictured with raw edges hanging out at a 45° angle & sew along dotted lines. This will form darts & encase the strap.

8. Flip right side out & clip strap in the middle to form two straps. Tie a knot in each end to prevent raveling.