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Hi friends!
Well show youhow to make a fitted face maskthat you could use or make for others in need.
Which Fabrics To Use for General Use Face Masks?
Refer to theWHOs video for how to wear a maskfor more details.
Are there Other Options for Elastics?
I even discovered some more flat elastic inside a polka-dot fitted bed sheet Ive been upcycling.
Of course comfort is key so you want to choose something that wont hurt the ears.
Another option is tomake t-shirt yarnand use that in place of flat elastics which are hard to come by.
Filters are made from non woven materials which are the least permeable material.
But be sure to remove the filter before laundering your fabric mask.
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Cut around each pattern piece and place it on the fabric.
Pin in place remembering to align the grainline arrow on the pattern pieces with the grainline of the fabric.
Cut around the solid lines.
Cut two pieces of elastic 5 long.
Sew the small side panel to the inner facing piece as shown, aligning the small dots.
Sew the panels together leaving a gap unstitched between the two dots.
Press the seam open with an iron and edge stitch the filter opening to hold seam allowance in place.
Turn the mask inside out through the filter opening and press seams flat with an iron.
Edgestitch around the perimeter.
Insert yournon woven filter materialinto the opening for added protection.
Turn the mask inside out through the 3 gap and press seams flat with an iron.
Edgestitch around the perimeter and stitch the opening closed to finish.
Once done, the mask is ready for wearing.
Do not wear a mask that is damaged or dirty.
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How to Make a Fitted Face Mask with FREE Pattern
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