Quick and Easy Pleated Face Mask Construction Using a Jig
Create a Jig to Sew Pleats for a Basic Pleated Face Mask
PDF Directions: Basic Pleated Face Mask Directions Using a Jig
YouTube Tutorial Part I: Basic Pleated Face Mask Jig Directions Part I
YouTube Tutorial Part II: Basic Pleated Face Sewing Directions Part II
YouTube Nose Band Tutorial: How to Sew a Nose Band into a Mask
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STEP 1 - GATHER MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
MATERIALS:
Pre-washed Quilters Cotton Fabric
1/4 Inch Elastic
Light-Weight Card Board - such as a used cracker or cereal box
Packaging or Duct Tape
SUPPLIES:
Rotary Cutter, Cutting Mat, Ruler, Sewing Machine, Thread, Scissors, Iron, Marker & Pins
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STEP 2 - CUTTING MEASUREMENTS FOR FABRIC & ELASTIC
CUTTING MEASUREMENTS:
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SIZE |
FABRIC |
ELASTIC |
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Adult Male |
H: 8” x W: 9” - 2 Pieces |
6.5” to 7.0” - 2 Pieces |
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Adult Female | Teen |
H: 8” x W: 9” - 2 Pieces |
6.0” to 6.5” - 2 Pieces |
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Child |
H: 7” x W: 7” - 2 Pieces |
5.0” to 5.5” - 2 Pieces |
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STEP 3 - MAKE JIG
This jig has been adapted from bendphoto on YouTube. She designed her jig specifically for a mask pattern from a hospital system in her area. We switched up the pattern and then adjusted the original measurements for this new jig.
Measurements below will allow you to create either an adult or child sized jig. Visit the link below for instructions on how to create this jig.
Basic Pleated Face Mask Jig Directions Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFuZefobNko
JIG SEGMENTS MEASUREMENTS:
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SECTION |
ADULT SIZES |
CHILD SIZES |
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Back Middle |
H: 4" x W: 6" |
H: 3.5" x W: 5" |
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A Top |
H: 1.75" x W: 6" |
H: 1.5" x W: 5" |
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B Bottom |
H: 3" x W: 6" |
H: 3" x W: 5" |
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C Top |
H: 3" x W: 6" |
H: 2.25" x 5: |
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D Bottom |
H: 2" x W: 6" |
H: 2" x 5" |
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STEP 4 - SEWING USING JIG
Once your fabric and elastic pieces have been cut using the cutting measurements from the table above, follow the link below for instructions on how to sew the pleated face mask using your newly constructed jig.
Basic Pleated Face Sewing Directions Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vefZM2IMwc&list=PLHRfgLRudsdpSMVqaSWkJ2v6a2WHnreCJ&index=3&t=0s
