EASY Pleated Face Mask FREE Pattern and Tutorial

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EASY Pleated Face Mask FREE Pattern & Video Tutorial with Pocket Filter Opening for Adult and Child Sizes

Pleated Face Mask Pattern with Filter Adult & Child Size with FREE pattern and video tutorial

The pleated face mask with binding straps is widely desired as the elastic won’t break or wear out with time. This is one of the most desired masks for donations. The pleated face mask include a pocket for a filter.

Pleated Face Mask Pattern 1 Supplies Needed

The supplies that you will need for the pleated face mask include:

100% Cotton Fabric (2 different fabrics ideal)
Double Folded Binding Strips
Coated Floral Wire (optional)
Scissors
Sewing Machine
Pins
Ruler

Of course don't forget to download the Pleated Face Mask Pattern! You really don't need to print it off. Just follow the instructions using your computer, ipad or smart phone.

Pleated Face Mask Pattern 2 Cut Your Fabrics and layer

Let's get started! It's smart to use two different fabrics so the user knows which side is the exterior or interior of the mask.

FREE Pattern & Tutorial - Pleated Face Mask Pattern 3 Stitch the Sides and Press

Stitch along the side and then turn inside out.

Pleated Face Mask Pattern 4 Pleat the Edges and Stitch - Free pattern and tutorial for Child and Adult sizes

Now let's pleat the fabric in a pattern of 3 pleats 1/2 inch wide. Start about 1 inch down from the top of the mask and continue pleating.

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Pleated Face Mask Pattern 5 - Make your double fold binding strips - with video tutorial and free pattern for adult and child sizes

Let's prepare your double fold binding strips. Start off by cutting 2 strips - 2 inches wide by 36 inch long for adults.

Pleated Face Mask Pattern 6 Attach Binding Strips with Video tutorial free pattern for child and adult size

Attach your binding strips to the pleated mask by finding the center points.

Pleated Face Mask Pattern 7 Insert your wire for nose rim. FREE pattern and video tutorial for adult and child size.

Cut your nose wire from coated floral wire 5 inches long. Curl the ends with pliers to ensure that the wire does not poke through the fabric.

Pleated Face Mask Pattern 8 Finish your binding straps FREE pattern and video tutorial for adult and child size.

Stitch Top Binding Strip to the Top of Your Mask

Start at the end of your binding strip and stitch along the edge completely securing the mask in place.
Avoid stitching on top of the nose wire with your sewing machine needle.
Complete stitching across to the other finished end.
Take a peak inside the pocket filter.