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Life Of Projects For questions about this pattern contact [email protected]. This pattern is not for sale. It is intended for free public use. Surgical-style masks with filter insert option These are not medical grade masks. These are intended to be a last resort. I created this pattern based on this pattern: https://courierpressblogs.com/pdf/howtomakeafacemask.pdf I added backing with an opening so a filter can be inserted. Filters could provide more protection but these still do not replicate N95 or other medical grade PPE.. Filter options are summarized here: https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/ Materials: 9”x6” rectangle of fabric for the front 10”x6” rectangle of fabric for the back 2 Elastics, about 6” long – You can use thin hair ties cut on each end or 5/8” fold over elastic 1 pipe cleaner cut to 4” (optional) Step 1: Cut the 10”x6” rectangle into two 5”x6” backing sections
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For questions about this pattern contact [email protected]. This pattern is not for sale. It is intended for free public use.
Surgical-style masks with filter insert option These are not medical grade masks. These are intended to be a last resort. I created this pattern based on this pattern: https://courierpressblogs.com/pdf/howtomakeafacemask.pdf I added backing with an opening so a filter can be inserted. Filters could provide more protection but these still do not replicate N95 or other medical grade PPE.. Filter options are summarized here: https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/ Materials: 9”x6” rectangle of fabric for the front 10”x6” rectangle of fabric for the back 2 Elastics, about 6” long – You can use thin hair ties cut on each end or 5/8” fold over elastic 1 pipe cleaner cut to 4” (optional) Step 1: Cut the 10”x6” rectangle into two 5”x6” backing sections
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For questions about this pattern contact [email protected]. This pattern is not for sale. It is intended for free public use.
Step 2: Make a ¼” hem on the long side of each of the 5”x6” backing sections Step 3: Place the patterned/colorful front fabric right side up and lay the two hemmed 5”x6” backing sections overtop so that the hemmed edges face each other to create the “pocket”. You should have about ¼”- ½“ overlap.
In the above image the backing was made transparent to show the overlapping
Step 4: Tie a knot in each end of the elastic
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For questions about this pattern contact [email protected]. This pattern is not for sale. It is intended for free public use.
Step 5: Using a ¼” seam, begin sewing at the bottom of the mask. Step 5: When you get to the first corner, tuck the elastic in between the two fabrics with the knot at one corner. Sew over the elastic slowly. Stop with your needle down after you pass over the elastic. Turn the fabric so you can sew down the side. The elastic should be in between the two fabrics, but not under the presser foot of your machine. Push it off to the side if needed. In this image the corner has been pulled back so you can see the knot at the edge. Step 6: About ½“ from the second corner, pause and pull the knot down to the second corner. This may make the fabric pucker a little but this will go away once the mask is turned right side out. Sew over the elastic as you did for the first corner and continue sewing around all the edges of the mask, tucking the elastic into the other side as well. Step 7:
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For questions about this pattern contact [email protected]. This pattern is not for sale. It is intended for free public use.
Reach into the “slit” created by the two back portions of fabric and turn the mask right side out. Step 8: Create 3 pleats horizontally across the mask. You can pin or glue-baste the pleats in place for sewing. Step 8: Sew around all the edges to reinforce the mask and to hold the pleats in place Step 9 (optional):
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For questions about this pattern contact [email protected]. This pattern is not for sale. It is intended for free public use.
Take a 4” section of pipe cleaner and insert it inside the “pocket” at the top of the mask. Sew across the top to secure the pipe cleaner. This will allow for a bendable nose bridge for a better fit. Step 10: You can either cut a section of filter or send the masks with information on filters (https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/) to the intended recipient.
