Protective Mask

Find the downloadable pattern directly below the main photo by clicking on the technical sheet.

Prepare 2 fabric squares of 20 x 20 cm and sew them together (right sides together).

Each square measures 20 x 20 cm.

Using a sewing machine, assemble the 2 squares, right sides together, using a zigzag stitch or an overlocker (see photo on the side)

The markers for the folds are as follows:  

2.5 cm / 2.5 cm / 2.5cm / 5 cm / 2.5 cm / 2.5 cm / 2.5 cm 

Mark the folds with a pencil, then press on both sides to mark the folds.

Fold down 1.5 cm of fabric at the top of the mask and iron it. This will allow you to mark the spot where the elastic will go, and if necessary, add a wire to easily shape your mask at the nose once worn.

Cut 4 elastics to 17 cm. Tie them 2 by 2 at the ends as shown in the photo. 

 Here we are going to make a mask that hooks behind the ears, which requires less length than the version that hooks behind the head.

Position your elastics in the flap you made during the previous ironing. 

Coudre vos élastiques avant le nœud, puis par-dessus. Le nœud est important, car il permettra à l'élastique de bien tenir dans la couture. 

Puis coudre le rabat dans toute sa longueur. 

Then fold the mask along the pleats made during pressing. Position pins to hold your pleats. 

Then sew the pleats only on the sides of the mask. 

Here is the finished result.