Face Mask Pattern Using Bias Tape

Many of our readers who wanted to try our diy surgical fabric face mask with adjustable ties asked how to make their own mask.

Face mask pattern using bias tape. Bias tape makers are so easy to use check out our youtube video and see for yourself. A super quick and efficient way to make bias tape or bias binding. Pin your bias tape across the top and bottom of your mask make sure the bias tape is even on both ends. Sew three pleats or pin tucks into each side of the mask about 1 2 3 4 apart.

Sew the bias tape in place along the crease closest to the raw edge repeating this on the opposite side. Find the center of the bias tape and position it at the center of the mask. Open the bias tape to align the raw edge of the bias tape with the raw edges of the mask. One 8x14 inches piece of cotton fabric.

Sew a close fitting cotton face mask with bias tape or elastic and a flexible nose wire. Then why don t you make your own bias tape or binding with any fabric you want. Two 1 5 inches wide by 42 inches long bias tape. Bias tape face mask with pocket kimberly from sweet red poppy is one of the hardest working bloggers i know and it s no surprise that when the need came she worked her behind off to come up with and share not one or two but three different face mask patterns for others to use.

This mask fits an adult male or female with a big head sigh for adult females try 8 x8 1 length of wire. Pin in place along the length of the mask. Use a 1 bias tape maker to form the bias tape. Press the tape in half lengthwise aligning the folded edges to create the binding.

Making a face mask for yourself is not complicated its easy to do. Sew two squares together along the top and bottom edge leaving the sides open. Sew the bias tape in place and continue to sew around the edges. You can buy bias tape from stores but usually there is very limited selection of color and pattern.

Trim tips of seam allowance flush to the long edge of the fabric. The higher thread count the better. After many requests for a more fitted face mask after my pleated face mask tutorial i m sharing a tutorial and free pattern for this face mask. 2 48 lengths bias tape learn more about bias tape here.

Latex free surgical mask with bias tape binding. I used 6 of floral wire but you could improvise with a lightweight paperclip a twist tie or jewelry wire.