Mask Pattern With Elastic Ear Loops

These instructions are for a simple surgical face mask with elastic ear loops.

Mask pattern with elastic ear loops. You can make masks in two sizes adult and kid. With the 2 sides together inside facing each other place the elastic at each corner with the elastic loop between the two pieces of fabric. Sew the elastic with the edge out into the corner. Fabric 2 pieces 100 cotton tightly woven prewashed 9 x 7 adult or 7 x5 kids elastic 1 8 or 1 4 flat.

Like the others it s simple to make and about as basic as you can get when learning how to make a fabric face mask. Make an adjustable elastic ear loop on a reusable fabric face mask video tutorial. Lace trim materials unfinished mask without ear loops lace trim 30 36 each side fold the ear side enclosing the ear loop pin and sew. 4 5 to 5 fold the ear side and enclosing the ear loop pin and sew it is comfortable just like the one with elastic.

So i know you put the elastic on the short side but are they left inside or out when you sew the sides. Complete tutorial including a video and the best template. How to sew a simple face mask using hair ties or ponytail holders for ear loops. Making a mask 5.

One size elastic loops do not fit all so making them adjustable solves the. This is a super quick video to show you how to make adjustable elastic ear loops for face masks that you might be sewing. The tied parts don t bother the skin. Pleated face mask with elastic ear loops.

If you can t find elastic to make elastic ear loops the pattern includes additional instructions to make and use fabric ties you can make fabric ties from cotton fabric t shirt material or ready made bias binding. Includes a filter pocket. While 4 5 of the patterns and tutorials i used included written instructions this mask is a video tutorial only from missouri star quilt co. I like the ease of using the elastic ear loops and the adjustability of ties for a comfortable fit.

A few stitches forward and back will hold this. The diy face mask pattern in this post will teach you to make a pleated fabric face mask with either elastic ear loops or fabric ties. Also includes fabric recommendations and alternative ideas. The adult sized mask can be used by both men and women supplies and tools.

Lazies face masks are here to stay for a while but the elastic ear loops start to hurt the back of the ear after a short time. I made a mask for my daughter i used two different fabrics and left an opening to turn right side out but somehow the elastic was on the inside so i had to leave the mask with the wrong sides out.