Madeline Jenkins

"Protect you and yours or donate to hardworking healthcare workers"
MASK PATTERN
MASK INSTRUCTIONS
Materials:
1-yard cotton fabric
10 yard 1/4 inch wide elastic
Thread to match
Sewing Machine
Step 1: Print Pattern above and cut out.
Step 2: Pin pattern to fabric and cut out the fabric pieces (4 pieces per mask).
Step 3: Pin two pieces right side together and sew along curve about 1/8 seam allowance. Repeat with another set.
Step 4: Unfold so that the sewn curve is in the middle. Pin two sets right side together and sew along the long sides allow about 1/8 seam allowance.
Step 5: Turn inside out. Tuck short sides in at about 5/8 seam allowance and iron.
Step 6: Cut about 11 inches of elastic.
Step 7: Place elastic in the tucked seam about 5/8 inches deep. Sew a 3/8 seam allowance and then again at 1/8 seam allowance.
Step 8: Trim threads
Step 9: Donate!
Helpful tips: If elastic on your mask is too long for your face tie knots to fit.









WHERE TO DONATE

JOANN Fabrics has partnered with hospitals in need nationwide that are accepting handmade masks. This is the most direct route to hospitals in need and ensures that they are being donated to hospitals that can actually use them. Simply search JOANN Fabric near me and drop off or ship to the nearest location.