Cotton Mask

With top filter pocket and nosebridge wire.

1 2 3
Cut vertically at Insert nose-
9” increments. wire into one
Then cut horizon- of the hems.
tally 7” from Center the
bottom fold. This wire and sew
1 yd. fabric with creates 12 rectan-
Fold a few stitches
fold at bottom gles that are 14x9 Press in and sew a 1/4” 1/4” across the
hem on both 9” ends. Fold hem hem to hold
pieces in half with right it in place.
4 sides facing each other.

Tie 3 or top Tie 1 or 5

of elastic 2 top of elas-
tic 1 2 6
Tie 4 or
bottom of Tie 2 or 7
bottom 1
elastic 2 3 4 5
Insert 4 ties (15.5” long) or 2 of elas-
tic 1
pieces of 1/8-1/4” elastic be-
Start
tween the two right sides.
Place ends as shown. Sew
straight down along each side Fold 3 pleats into the mask, folding View of Top Pocket
as shown. Trim bottom corners down across the front of the mask
to allow for nicer corners and (nosebridge on front). Sew along sides
turn right side out. and bottom to reinforce seams as
shown. Trim ends of thread.

Tips & Tricks-

• Nosebridge wire– I have coated floral wire that I cut into 9” increments, curl the ends, and fold in half. I also have 5mm flat jewelry wire that is
closest to a real nose wire that I’ve found. I cut it into 4” increments and round out cut ends.

• Ties– I have used 3/8” gross grain ribbon, 1/2” cotton twill tape, or single fold bias tape that I fold in half and sew or double fold bias tape that I
sew closed.

• Elastic– for a good fit, I’ve found 1/8” flat elastic works well between 5.5” long. For 1/4” elastic, I’ve found 6” fits best

• Walking Presser Foot– Run, don’t walk to...your phone and order one now! It will make sewing pleats a million times
easier! It helps feed the fabric through from the top and bottom of your piece and the masks almost glide through!