Materials:
Adult size mask
3 pieces of woven cotton 7” x 12”
2 pieces of paracord, 36” each
Youth size mask
3 pieces of woven cotton 6” x 10”
2 pieces of paracord, 30” each
Tools:
Sewing machine
thread
scissors
pins
safety pin
Directions:
1. Place
fabric rectangles in a stack with the top one printed side down.
2. Sew the 3 layers together along both long edges
with ¼” seam. Turn right side out. Press.
Topstitch around the entire perimeter of the mask, ¼” away from the edges,
backstitching at the beginning and end.
3. Fold short edges 1” toward the back side of the
mask, pin in place. Zig-zag stitch between
the line of stitches and the raw edge, backstitching at the beginning and the
end.
4. Use a safety pin to thread paracord through the pockets on each side.
5. Tie 2 sliding knots connecting the top ties. Then repeat with the bottom ties. Adjust the placement of your knots, to customize the fit of your mask.
6. Place the bottom tie behind your neck, then the top ties above your ears. Slide the knots to adjust the fit of your mask. The sides of the mask fabric should be gathered, and close to your cheeks for a good fit. You can cut the excess paracord if desired. Heat seal the ends to prevent fraying.
