Fabric Mask Pattern No Elastic

If your fabric face mask pattern doesn t have an elastic or tie option that works for you or you can t find the right kind of elastic don t worry.

Fabric mask pattern no elastic. I left in shock. As you can tell from the myriad of patterns and tutorials available you can use the supplies you have on hand to make something that works for you. There will need to be 4 ties one tie on each of the 4 corners. If elastic is not available fabric ties can be sewn on the mask.

Not only was there zero elastic available but there was also no parachute cord bias binding and even soft ribbons were running low. How to sew a face mask without elastic or ties. This mask has no elastic so that it can withstand high heat in the sanitizing process. Cut the elastic headband into two pieces to the length that you need.

It all started with a trip to the fabric store to get more cotton and elastic for more face masks. Are requesting masks without elastic as the elastic does not hold up as well to the high heat washing and sterilization. Jen shares how to make a face mask and tips for making it more effective with non woven interfacing. And sandwich the elastic along the shorter edges.

Cut 2 rectangles the size that you need for your mask. Ties should be approx. This pattern uses the concepts and original design found in the link below. It uses techniques originally demonstrated.

Lee monroe has been helping make and collect masks in her community. She has mask tutorial of her own with step by step photos and offered to share some helpful tips for making ties for when you can t find elastic. The ties are made from fabric too. Less than 1 4 yard lightweight stretch knit fabric 1 4 yard will make at least 2 masks 1 2 yard will make at least 5 masks depending on fabric width and cutting waste 20 of narrow elastic i used 1 4 elastic here are some other ideas for face mask elastic and ties matching thread.

Everybody was making fabric face masks now that the cdc recommends everybody wear them in public. A bodkin for inserting the elastic. She also shows how to add elastic and what to use if you can t find elastic or don t have it. Inch in width sewn in such a way that there are no frayed edges and long enough to be tied into a bow on the top of the head for the top corner and behind the head for the bottom.

Binding is easy to make and you can t run out of it. Put the fabric right sides together. You can use premade bias tape or make your own binding with this tutorial. Sew around the rectangle leaving a 2 inch opening along one of the long sides.