Saturday, 31 October 2020

Face Masks: Not Just for Halloween

Remember back-in-the-day when kids were getting ready to go out for Halloween and masks were discouraged in favour of face paint.  Boy have times changed!  

I've tried a new face mask pattern.  This one is the Aplat-Mask, it's an origami design.  

This is the first one I've made of the origami design and so far the only complaint I have is the elastic cord that I used.  That's an easy fix.  And the only reason is that I wear glasses and it's just too bulky with an elastic cord and the arm of the glasses competing for top-of-the-ear real estate.  Otherwise, it's a great fit.  

The pattern calls for two layers of canvas fabric.  Instead, I used two layers of printed quilting cotton plus one layer of white cotton.  If you don't feel like sewing your own, you can purchase a ready-made one from their website.  


Project Details

Seams:  2.4 length straight stitch

Seam finish:  No interior seam finishing but the outer edges were top-stitched.  

Tips:  There is no one perfect face mask pattern that will fit everyone since we're all different shapes and sizes and some of us wear glasses while some don't.  So I won't endorse any of the face masks patterns that I've tried over the others.  The best that I can tell you is to experiment and find your best fit.  

Fabric:    0.24 metres 

Elastic Cord:  0.80 metres

Pattern:  Aplat-Mask Free Download

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Computer, printer, paper scissors, fabric scissors, tailor's chalk, pins, pin cushion, iron, ironing board, thread clippers, sewing machine, and a zipper foot.  

Stay Safe and Happy Sewing!  


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