The Captain’s Mask Pattern
By: Cathy’s Sew & Vac
Materials:
- One piece of fabric measuring 9” x 12”
- Four pieces of tie material 18” long, approximately ¼ “ to ½ “ wide. Example: Grosgrain, Ribbed ribbon, or make your own ties out of fabric
OR
Two ¼” braided elastic, 9 ¾” each
- 1-2 twist ties, approx. 3” (bread ties)
- Fabric marking tool
- Ruler
- Pins
- Scissors
- Sewing machine & thread
Instructions:
- Cut fabric to 9”x12” and trim ties to size.
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- Serge or zig zag stitch both short ends.
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- Fold fabric in half, short ends touching, right sides together.
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- Mark 1 ½ “ in from raw edge at serged side.
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- Stitch opening from raw edge to marked line, with ½” seam allowance, leaving center open.
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- Press seam open.
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- Top stitch 1/8” from folded edge of opening, on both sides of opening.
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Here is what it should look like right side out:
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- From the inside out position, measure ½ “ down from opening, then fold on marked line. Iron in place.
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- Insert one tie in each corner inside, matching raw edges. Pin in place. Make sure to have your ties hanging out the opening to avoid accidently sewing loose ends.
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- Stitch raw edges closed with ¼” seam.
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- Clip corners, making sure not to trim the stitch.
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- Turn right side out, iron flat.
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- Insert twist ties in upper part of opening fold.
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- Stitch upper part closed, 1/8th” from topstitch.
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- With opening side up, measure and mark a line 1” from bottom edge. Mark another line 1” above the first line.
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- Fold on first line towards the front of mask (opposite side of opening). Match crease to the second marked line on backside of mask (opening side).
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- Finger press fold and pin in place on short ends.
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- For second pleat, mark a line measuring 1” from the top of the last pleat.
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- Now mark another line 1” above the last line you made. Using these lines as your guide, repeat the steps used to make the first pleat.
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- Topstitch pleats in place using ¼ “ seam allowance, backstitch at beginning and end to secure your stitches.
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Ta-da! All done!