Fitted Face Mask with Pocket

With the CDC now recommending that we wear face masks in public, here is an EASY fitted face mask tutorial with a pocket to slip in a filter. Download your FREE Fitted Face Mask with Pocket for Filter BELOW. This has been a time to learn new skills and use sewing to benefit our families and loved ones.

I designed this face mask pattern to make for our immediate family members. This mask may take a bit more time than the pleated face mask but it feels good to rise to the challenge and make something with fine construction. I would very much prefer this face mask if there is someone in our family that gets CoVid-19 to take care of them and myself. I will share below what we purchased to make a HEPA filter to insert in the mask if this happens.

Supplies Needed to make your Face Mask include:

• Downloaded Pattern (print off the last 5 pages of the pattern for sizes child, teen, woman and man sizes.)
• Various 100% Cotton Fabrics
• Elastic or Binding Strips
• Wire 6 inch length (if desired)

If you are low on printer ink or just worried you might be low on printer ink, you can hold a piece of paper up to your computer monitor and trace the pattern. Seriously it is that simple! But… make sure your scale is accurate, the grid shadowing the pattern should be in one inch squares.

Gather your supplies to make your mask. Try to use at least two different fabrics so the user of your mask knows the difference between the side to put towards their face each time. I have tried to design this face mask pattern so that it can retain its shape after being washed on a regular basis.

The inside layer could be substituted with interfacing or completely removed from the pattern. I like to use regular fabric but I have a lot of customers ordering various interfacings. If you know anything about supplies or fabrics to use, please comment below.

If you are having a hard time finding an elastic supply, substitute binding strips, t-shirt fabric or purchase dollar store head band elastics to cut apart. Remember some elastics that are constructed vertically versus horizontally can be cut in half. For instance, I have bought 1/2" wide elastic and cut it down to 1/4 inch elastic.

I purchase plastic coated floral wire from Walmart for my face masks. You could use plastic wrapped twisty ties, paper clips and more. Just get creative or don't use wire at all. Remember these are your face masks and make them your own.

Print off the Fitted Face Mask Layers Order to label your fabric as you are sewing them together.

I feel by top stitching the fabrics, the face mask will retain its construction after many washings in the washing machines. With there being 3 fabric layers that the stitches will not jeopardize the integrity of the mask.

Your pocket filter layer will be about 3 inches narrower than your other layers to accommodate the elastic casings.

Your pattern pieces has a summary of the order of layers that you can cut out and pin to your fabric when creating your face mask sandwich. Check out the video below to see how I layer the face mask sandwich.

After cutting your approximate 6 inch length of wire, curl each end so the wire doesn't poke through the fabric.

Draw a pencil line around your wire to guide your stitching to secure the wire in place. Try not to stitch on top of the wire as you will most likely break your needle.

After sewing the top and bottom of the face mask sandwich, it is time to turn it inside out. My most favorite part of sewing! Now make your left and right side elastic 1/2 inch casing and we will have our face mask ready for elastic or ties!

If you can't find elastic available to purchase, remember you can use t-shirt fabric, dollar store head band elastics or binding strips. It's a time to get creative. I use a small safety pin to feed my elastic through the casing.

DISCLAIMER: Remember this is a homemade fabric mask and not something that will guarantee to protect from acquiring disease. Please follow current health recommendations from your country and particular condition. In the United States we would seek recommendations from the CDC.

Watch the YouTube or Facebook video Fitted Face Mask Tutorials. Please make comments and offer additional tips. Watch the videos as you make your own face masks. Please follow me on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube and turn on post notifications. I LOVE to connect with all of YOU! Please tag me in your photos @stitchesquilting or post photos in the Everyone Can Quilt Facebook Group. I am trying to do multiple live videos each week to keep us distracted during this unique time of life! Share with me ideas of things you would like to learn.

I have additional face mask tutorials that vary in complexity. I would LOVE to hear what you are making and please share your making tips with me! Let's stay connected.

And don't forget to always stay informed, you can review the CDC Recommended Guidelines for Homemade Cloth Face Coverings HERE.

Tag me on Instagram as I would LOVE to see your facemasks! Join our Everyone Can Quilt Facebook Group to post your face mask photos.

Stay safe everyone! We can do this! Lots of Happy Stitches coming your way.

Download your FREE EASY Fitted Face Mask with Pocket Filter HERE.

Happy Stitching EVERYONE! Stay safe! I really care about all of YOU!

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