Velcro Face Mask

Intro: Velcro Face Mask

This is a Velcro strap face mask with PM2.5 filter pocket.

STEP 1: Gather Supplies

-Fabric outer layer: .25 yards (tightly woven cotton or nonwoven material)

-Fabric lining: .25 yards (non stretch soft cotton)

-Bias tape: Extra wide

-Velcro: 10 inches

-PM2.5 filter

STEP 2: Cut Pattern

-Front main panel: Cut 1-2 depending on how many layer you want for protection. This can also be determined by how loose your fabric is. Just keep in mind the more layer the more protection.

-Front and lining bottom panel: Cut 1 outer layer fabric. Cut 1 lining fabric.

-Center lining panel: Cut 1 lining fabric

STEP 3: Hem Lining

-Mark the hem lines onto the lining panels.

-Both sides of center lining panel and only the inside edges of the lining side panels.

-Roll over and pin edge.

-Sew at .25 inch seam allowance.

STEP 4: Lining Peak

-Place the right sides together.

-Sew as close as you can to the edge.

-Trim the point close to the seam.

STEP 5: Front Main Panel Peak

(Repeat previous step on the front main panel)

-Place the right sides together.

-Sew as close as you can to the edge.

-Trim the point close to the seam.

STEP 6: Add Bias Tape

-You can use made bias tape, make your own bias tape, or bias tape attachment. All methods work.

-Place the wrong sides of the outer layer and lining together.

-Add bias tape to the top straight edge of the bottom main panel.

STEP 7: Add Twist Tie

-Slide the twist tie or other bendy metal object into the bias tape.

-Make sure the twist tie is centered in the bias tape.

STEP 8: Assembling Panels

-Place the wrong sides of the Center Lining and Front Main Panel together.

-Line up the bottom seams and top notch.

-Place the Bottom Main panel on top of the lining with right sides together.

-Sew as close as you can to the edge.

STEP 9: Bias Tape Back Sides

-Bias tape only the back sides of the Front Main Panel.

STEP 10: Adding Velcro

-Cut 4-5 inch strip of Velcro.

-Velcro will overlap so one strip will go on the outside and one on the inside.

-Place in the back center of the Front Main Panel.

-Sew along the outside of the Velcro.

STEP 11: Bias Tape Top and Bottom Edge

-Add bias tape to the top and bottom edge.

-Leave .5-1 inch at the start and end of each edge.

STEP 12: Sewing Off Ends

-With the remaining bias tape. Fold over the ends towards the inside.

-Tack stitch each corner.

STEP 13: Add PM2.5 Filter

-Last step is to add the PM2.5 filter to the inside pocket.

-If you are having trouble finding the filters. Here is a link to making your own from household materials : https://youtu.be/ySgsARkOxkM

STEP 14: Finished!

STEP 15: Video Instructions

Comments

[TheresaS54]

For the face mask instead using bias tape why not either serge or use 1/4 inch seam around the outer edges. I understand using bias tape for nose piece.
I am planning to make about 40 of these for clinic in town.
Please reply. Theresa

[MyBestestThing]

I'm going to try this with a 1/4 seam instead of the bias tape because I am hand sewing. This pattern is by far the best one I've seen, the behind the head with velcro is the best way to go. I hope it doesn't take me all week to get a few of them made!

Post and let us know what you end up doing, okay? Stay safe!