Here is my bunny model wearing the mask just 30 minutes after I started.I moved my needle position to the left to get a stitch width that would catch the raw edges inside - that's important when you stitch across the gap. I prefer to use an edge stitch foot for this step because it has a more prominent blade for lining up the edge and stitching a consistent topstitch. Creative Grids Face Mask Template Description You may also like Rotary Cutter 28mm Elastic 1/8 5 yards Elastic 1/4 5 yards Related products SP5 056. Topstitch around the mask with a scant 1/4-inch seam.If you are not using the optional pleat, skip to the next step. Using the markings on the template, pin the pleat in place. No need to hand stitch the opening closed because the topstitch in the next step will take care of that.

Turn mask to right side, give the elastic a little tug to pull out the corners, then press.

Leave a gap of about 3-inches for turning the mask right side out and backstitch to reinforce the opening.

Sew the bottom edge, also with a 1/4-inch seam allowance, backstitching over the elastic to secure it.

Pin the elastic place, then pin the bottom seam, matching centers. I ran my fingers along the elastic to make sure I had not twisted it, then coaxed it back between the layers.

Align the other end of each elastic with the bottom edge of the mask along the side seam line.

Clip the curve, but take care to not cut through your stitches.

I backstitched ver the elastic to add strength. I like to use a 1/4-inch foot with an edge guide so I have a consistent seam.

Right sides together, sew the front curved seam of the face mask with a 1/4-inch seam.

When you put the template on your fabric, use the marked size lines on the template as a placement guide.

Align the corners and edges of your 6-inch squares, right sides together.

Here are the instructions outlining all of the steps with clear illustrations.Once you have the sewing sequence mastered, all of the instructions you really need are printed right on the template: seam allowance, size lines, pleat placement - even recommended elastic lengths for the different sizes. The instructions are printed on a sturdy card stock inside the label, so they will hold up to several sessions of mask making.

Creative grids face mask template