How to Make a Simple Pleated Face Mask with FREE Pattern
Easy step-by-step photo and video tutorials for how to sew a simple pleated face mask. Includes free printable template.
Ingredients
- Pleated Face Mask Pattern adult size
- Flat tightly woven fabric, 100% cotton or 100% polyester
- ¼” flat elastic
- Sewing Machine
- Fabric Scissors
- Pins
Instructions
- Lay fabric out on a flat surface. Place the pattern on the fabric and cut out or alternatively, cut out two rectangles measuring 6.5” high by 9.5” wide.
- Cut two pieces of elastic 5” long.
- Sew the ends of the elastics to the short ends of one rectangular piece (on the RIGHT side of the fabric) forming loops.
- Align the RIGHT sides of the rectangle pieces and sew all four sides with a ¼” seam allowance leaving a 3” gap opening.
- Turn the face mask inside out and press the edges flat with an iron.
- Edgestitch around the perimeter and stitch the opening closed.
- Fold the short ends of the sewn face mask creating two pleats on both sides. Pin in place. Pleated side should measure 3.25” high.
- Sew the folded pleats in place and remove the pins.
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