My *New* Favorite Mask Pattern… | Free Downloadable Pattern & Tutorial

So…I changed my mind. (Imagine that!)

Previously I shared this mask pattern, which I believed, at the time, was my favorite.  I still think it’s a good pattern, and definitely has a more structured feel.  However, I now have a new favorite. You can download the new mask here, then follow the photo tutorial (below) for instructions.

The new mask is easier (that is, faster) to make, requires less cutting, and also fits better with my glasses.

It’s a pretty straightforward shape, with a dart at the nose and a pleat at each side. Again, elastic for the ears, because this is my preferred style, but I don’t see why you couldn’t change them to ties if that’s what you like.

Instructions

Download, print, and cut out the mask pattern; use to cut out the outer piece and the lining.

Cut two pieces of elastic for the ears; the length can vary depending on the stretchiness of your elastic and your size, but my elastic pieces are about 7″ long.

Fold in half down the center, with right sides together, and make a dart (as marked on the pattern) at the top of the nose; do this to both the lining and outer fabric.

Tack the ends of the elastic to the side edges where marked on the pattern, about 3/8″ away from the top and bottom.

With right sides facing, stitch outer and lining pieces together using a 3/8″ seam allowance, leaving an opening several inches wide at one side of the mask.

Once you’ve stitched it together, it should look like this:

Clip the corners like so:

Using the opening at the side, turn your mask right side out.

You can press your mask seams at this point (although I actually did not…you can use your fingers to fold the seam edges in and pleat if you feel confident enough!)

Whether you decide to press or not, fold the open side edge up and over to create a pleat, and topstitch the opening close. Topstitch all around, pleating the other side in the same fashion.

Your finished mask should look like this!

The inside looks the same (except of course that the pleats are going in the other direction.)

Have you tried the other mask style I posted? Will you be making this one? Which is your favorite? If you make one of these and care to share, I’d love to see it! You can tag me on instagram where I’m @moth_and_rust.