This guide will walk you through the steps to create four piece fabric sets that are properly pre-cut in order to be sewn together into a mask cover.
We have two pattern sizes. Pick one of them and print that same one twice in order to get started.
Print the downloaded pattern. Make sure you check scale after printing.
TIP: Trace on card stock, regular paper, or anything you prefer to give you a reusable pattern.
Please select tight weave cotton or cotton polyester blend fabric.
Wash the fabric before you get started.
Some volunteers report that ironing the fabric makes it easier to cut and work with, but that is not required.
Print out your downloaded PDF pattern on a letter size page. Make sure you print the PDF in full page mode without margins. If you get stuck get some help from your Facebook group.
Only one pattern is necessary, but you might find it helpful to have 2 patterns.
You are going to need two re-usable patterns per volunteer in your household.
After you print out your downloaded pattern you need to cut it to the corect size by tracing the outer line.
Use paper scissors.
Cutting on the line is ok.
Lay the patterns out on the fabric.
Fold your fabric and place your patterns on top as shown in the photo. It does not matter which way you fold the fabric.
To speed things up, you can fold your fabric over twice and use one pattern to cut 4 at once. You will need some good sharp shears to do this.
You can pin the pattern to the fabric to keep it from moving around while cutting.
Grab your fabric shears and cut out the pattern.
After cutting both you will end up with two perfectly cut and pinned pieces.
It is ok if there is a little fabric sticking out. It will get folded in during the sewing process.
Remove the pins and make sure you do not lose any.
Save the re-useable patterns for your next cut.
TIP: If you use the same pin holes you can make your cut patterns last a long time.
Whether you folded your fabric once and cut 2 patterns or you folded your fabric twice and cut 1 pattern, you should end up with 4 cut pieces.
It is helpful for those sewing if you pair up the pieces with right sides together. Four pieces are used to make one mask cover (2 in one color and 2 in another color).
There is no minimum or maximum, but please make sure you always provide full sets.
When you have a reasonable number please drop them off at one of our locations. If you are not sure where to go ask in your Facebook group and someone help help you out.
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