Face Mask + Eye Guard With Tie Back Option

This is a face mask with PM2.5 filter pocket and eye guard. This pattern also includes multiple tie back options if you are having troubles finding elastic.

Supplies

-LINK to Pattern: https://www.properfitclothing.com/product-page/fa...

-LINK to Fabric: https://amzn.to/2lNrnly

-LINK to Lining: https://amzn.to/2QkCcb8

-LINK to Braided Elastic: https://amzn.to/3aVfkX9

-LINK to Elastic Cord Stopper: https://amzn.to/35qFhwQ

-LINK to Ear Elastic(soft on ears): https://amzn.to/3bZuw6X

-LINK to PM2.5 Filter: https://amzn.to/2Sp5FSg

-LINK to Coated Wire Tie: https://amzn.to/2wfnmvA

Step 1: Supplies

-Fabric outer layer: .25 yards (canvas, twill, cotton, or any fabric that is tightly woven)

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

-Bias tape: Extra wide

-Braided Elastic 1/8in(.32cm): 24 inches -PM2.5 filter

-Cord (optional): 1 yard

-Clear plastic .007 thickness (optional): 1 sheet. Typically sold in packs of 20-25 sheets.

-PM2.5 Filter: 1

-Pattern: Available at properfitclothing.com :)

Step 2: Cut Pattern

-Front main panel: Cut 1 on the fold.

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

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

-Lining side panel: Cut 2 lining fabric.

-Center lining panel: Cut 1 lining fabric.

-Visor panel: Cut 1 (optional)

Step 3: Hem Lining Panels

-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: Attach Lining Panels

-Overlap the center lining panel with the side lining panels.

-Tack stitch just the bottoms.

Step 5: Attach Lining Chin Panel

-Line up notch points on bottom lining and center lining panels.

-Pin bottom in to position.

-Sew at .25 inch seam allowance.

Step 6: Attach Chin Panel (outer Layer)

-Line up notches.

-Pin.

-Sew with .25 inch seam allowance.

-This step is done the same way as lining.

Step 7: Add Bias Tape to Nose Panel

-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 8: 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 9: 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 10: Bias Tape Top and Bottom Edge

-Add bias tape to the top and bottom edge.

-BIAS TAPE TIE BACK OPTION: Leave 10 inches at the start and end of each edge. This will give you enough bias tape to tie behind your head. NOTE: you can always trim the bias tape down if it is to long :)

-ELASTIC or CORD OPTION: Add bias tape on both edges. Do not need to go past the sides.

Step 11: Finishing Bias Tape Ties

-If you did the bias tape tie back option. Finish the edges by rolling the ends over twice and tack stitching down.

Step 12: Elastic or Cord Option

-Serge or zig-zag stich raw side edges.

Step 13: Cord Option

-Place the cord on the inside. Roll the edge over and hem down.

-Do not sew over the cord. You want the cord to side inside the hem.

Step 14: Elastic Option

-Same as cord option.

-Place the elastic on the inside. Roll the edge over and hem down.

-Do not sew over the elastic. You want the cord to side inside the hem.

Step 15: Tie Elastic

-Tie the elastic ends together.

-Move the knot into the hem.

Step 16: Add Elastic Stoppers

-Elastic stopper are great for adjusting the size of the elastic loop.

-Pinch the elastic together and slide it though the stopper.

-Add the filter into the pocket and you are all finished with the mask! :)

Step 17: Preparing Plastic Visor

-Bias tape around the top edge.

-This will add structure to the plastic.

Step 18: Attaching Plastic Visor

-Place the visor on the inside top edge.

-Sew it directly to the bias tape.

-Add the filter into the pocket and you are all finished!

Step 19: Video Instructions

If you are having trouble figuring out any steps. I recommend checking out the detailed video. I go through every step :)