|
Size
|
Rectangle Dimensions
|
Corner Crop
|
|
Child S-M (5-10
yrs)
|
7.5” x 6”
|
1.75”
|
|
Child L-XL
(11-12 yrs)
|
8.5” x 6.5”
|
1.75”
|
|
Teen/Adult XS
|
9.75” x 7”
|
2”
|
|
Adult S-M
|
10.25” x 7.25”
|
2.25”
|
|
Adult L-XL
|
10.5” x 8”
|
2.25”
|
This illustrated sewing tutorial will use the Adult S-M size of my 3D Origami Fabric Face Mask. This tutorial differs slightly than the original tutorial (linked above) in two ways: this one instructs you to insert ear tie tabs/straps before creating a
trifold and to topstitch all the way around once ear tie tabs/straps are
inserted. This is my preferred method after sewing hundreds of this design.
Step 1: Place
two pieces of pre-cut mask fabric with right sides together. (Click here to see how to create a template to make cutting easier.) Sew using a
1/4" seam allowance along the edges marked in the illustration, leaving
the right and left sides open.
Step 2: Notch corners to prepare for turning inside out.
Step 3:
Before turning inside out, fold open ends in at 1/4" and iron flat.
Repeat on back side. You should have ironed 4 folds. Next, flip inside
out and press seams flat.
Step 4:
For this step, you can use ribbon (heat treat the ends) or bias tape
straps. The straps or tabs will hold the ear ties in place. I cut mine at 2.5" and slide them in 1/4" into the openings.
Topstitch around the entire octagon starting on the right side. I use
wonder clip to hold my straps in place, but you can also place the
straps as you go. Avoid using long stitches for this portion because you
want to securely tack the straps into place.
Step 5: Create
a trifold by folding the top and bottom flaps toward the center. You
want to make sure the height of the trifold correctly matches the size
you are sewing.
|
Size
|
TriFold Height
|
|
Child S-M (5-10
yrs)
|
2.5”
|
|
Child L-XL
(11-12 yrs)
|
2.5”
|
|
Teen/Adult XS
|
2.75”
|
|
Adult S-M
|
2.75”
|
|
Adult L-XL
|
3.5”
|
Step 6: Your trifold should resemble the illustration below.
Step 7: You
will sew the trifold in place. Use the appropriate spacing from the
right and left end depending on the size of the mask you are sewing (see
table below). Then use a 1/8" seam on the top and bottom of the
rectangle. Remember to backstitch to secure the ends of your broken
rectangle.
|
Size
|
Trifold Edge Allowance
|
|
Child S-M (5-10
yrs)
|
1”
|
|
Child L-XL
(11-12 yrs)
|
1”
|
|
Teen/Adult XS
|
1.25”
|
|
Adult S-M
|
1.25”
|
|
Adult L-XL
|
1.25”
|
Step 8: Open
the flaps outward and fold the ends with straps toward each other.
While the mask is folded, pin the flap-folds in place as shown in the
illustration. (I prefer to use wonder clips for this step.) You will
have four places with pins or clips to hold the folds in place while you
sew--this creates the origami design.
Step 9: This
part is easiest if you open the mask partially and sew with the
interior fabric facing up. The mask will not lay flat at this point
because of the origami folds. Tack the origami folds in place as
illustrated below.
Step 10: You're
almost done! Add ear ties (about 10" for each ear loop if using t-shirt
yarn), or create ties that wrap around your head from t-shirt yarn or
parachute cord (with a cord lock).
Sizing Guide
|
Size
|
Rectangle Dimensions
|
Corner Crop
|
Trifold Height
|
Trifold Edge Allowance
|
|
Child S-M
|
7.5” x 6”
|
1.75”
|
2.5”
|
1”
|
|
Child L-XL
|
8.5” x 6.5”
|
1.75”
|
2.5”
|
1”
|
|
Teen/Adult XS
|
9.75” x 7”
|
2”
|
2.75”
|
1.25”
|
|
Adult S-M
|
10.25” x 7.25”
|
2.25”
|
2.75”
|
1.25”
|
|
Adult L-XL
|
10.5” x 8”
|
2.25”
|
3.5”
|
1.25”
|
Check out my other 3D Origami Fabric Face Mask tutorials:
How to Make an Origami Fabric Face Mask (tutorial with actual pictures)
How to Create a 3D Origami Face Mask Tracing Template
