Velcro Face Mask

This is a Velcro strap face mask with PM2.5 filter pocket.

-LINK to Pattern: https://www.properfitclothing.com/product-page/fac...

-LINK to Bias tape folder kit: https://goo.gl/E4X5go

-LINK to Bias Tape: https://goo.gl/rtMLte

-LINK to Industrial Bias Tape Attachment: https://amzn.to/2Ua3It3

-LINK to Fabric: https://amzn.to/2lNrnly

-LINK to Lining: https://amzn.to/2QkCcb8

-LINK to Velcro: https://amzn.to/2V9GFQY

-LINK to PM2.5 Filter: https://amzn.to/2WjyP8k

-LINK to Coated Wire Tie: https://amzn.to/2wfnmvA

-LINK to Twist Ties: https://amzn.to/2V81bB8

-Fabric outer layer: .25 yards (tightly woven cotton or nonwoven material)

-Fabric lining: .25 yards (non stretch soft cotton)

-Bias tape: Extra wide

-Velcro: 10 inches

-PM2.5 filter

-Front main panel: Cut 1-2 depending on how many layer you want for protection. This can also be determined by how loose your fabric is. Just keep in mind the more layer the more protection.

-Front and lining bottom panel: Cut 1 outer layer fabric. Cut 1 lining fabric.

-Center lining panel: Cut 1 lining fabric

-Mark the hem lines onto the lining panels.

-Both sides of center lining panel and only the inside edges of the lining side panels.

-Roll over and pin edge.

-Sew at .25 inch seam allowance.

-Place the right sides together.

-Sew as close as you can to the edge.

-Trim the point close to the seam.

(Repeat previous step on the front main panel)

-Place the right sides together.

-Sew as close as you can to the edge.

-Trim the point close to the seam.

-You can use made bias tape, make your own bias tape, or bias tape attachment. All methods work.

-Place the wrong sides of the outer layer and lining together.

-Add bias tape to the top straight edge of the bottom main panel.

-Slide the twist tie or other bendy metal object into the bias tape.

-Make sure the twist tie is centered in the bias tape.

-Place the wrong sides of the Center Lining and Front Main Panel together.

-Line up the bottom seams and top notch.

-Place the Bottom Main panel on top of the lining with right sides together.

-Sew as close as you can to the edge.

-Bias tape only the back sides of the Front Main Panel.

-Cut 4-5 inch strip of Velcro.

-Velcro will overlap so one strip will go on the outside and one on the inside.

-Place in the back center of the Front Main Panel.

-Sew along the outside of the Velcro.

-Add bias tape to the top and bottom edge.

-Leave .5-1 inch at the start and end of each edge.

-With the remaining bias tape. Fold over the ends towards the inside.

-Tack stitch each corner.

-Last step is to add the PM2.5 filter to the inside pocket.

-If you are having trouble finding the filters. Here is a link to making your own from household materials : https://youtu.be/ySgsARkOxkM