Mask Pattern Face Mask With Filter Pocket
Diy face mask with filter pocket step 1.
Mask pattern face mask with filter pocket. It s an olson style with a filter pocket and hair ties. Our sewing pattern for a pleated face mask with a filter pocket allows you to make a face mask that has a pocket for a removable filter so you can use a filter when you want increased protection or you can wear it without the filter with just the two layers of woven cotton. Pin and stitch all around the mask pieces together leaving one short side open. Gather your other pieces.
However this mask and any other homemade face mask is not equal to an n95 mask. When you get to the end where you turn the sides under and stitch catching the lining simply leave one side of the lining loose from the stitching. In addition to your fabric you need ties and a nose wire. Free printable face mask sewing pattern.
Fold and sew the top of the mask step 5. In my opinion this is the most important feature of a face mask since a hepa filter can catch smaller particles and bacteria that cotton alone cannot. Insert the pipe cleaner step 7. Olson mask for ppe with optional filter pocket step 1.
These masks are also useful if you are crafting have allergies or live work in a particularly dusty or smoggy area. Watch the full video tutorial. Finish the edge of the pocket opening step 6. If you would like to add a pocket for a filter this is what you will do.
Select and cut your fabric. I prefer to use t shirt. 6 place the inner piece and outer piece with the right sides facing each other matching the center. There is a printable pdf for this diy.
Below is a picture. This mask is 3 layers but also has a filter pocket for if you do feel the need to add a further filter. Pin and baste inner piece and pocket together. Make sure you print at 100 for proper scale.
The sewing pattern also includes a pocket for your filter to be removed washed and re used. Click through to make your own homemade cloth mask. Adding pocket for filter. Gather the supplies step 3.
Add the pleats step 8. Surgical medical in style designed by a hospital.