As promised, I have been coming up with a lot of great projects to use the free embroidery pattern from two weeks ago. I have been making a lot of masks this week for family and friends and thought it would be a great idea to create an embroidered mask.
The first thing I did was try out a number if different patterns and figured out which one I liked the best. There are so many available and if you have a sewing machine at home they are very simple to make once you get the hang of it.
I liked Mimi G’s pattern and youtube video. If you search for it, it pops right up. The pattern was really easy and I liked the snug fit of the mask. CRAFTPASSION had a fantastic and more detailed version, including variations on sizes and also one that you can make a pocket for a filter.
The basic gist of it is, you create one piece of fabric for the fashion fabric (the one people will see) and one for the liner fabric then sew them right sides facing together. Before sewing the fashion fabric and the liner fabric together, it is the perfect time to add some embroidery the you can hide the stitches when you sew them together.
To copy embroidery patterns onto dark fabrics that you can not trace onto, I find stick and washaway very helpful. Other brands make the same thing so shop around to get the one you like. It is basically a sheet that you can trace your embroidery onto, then you can peel it off of the paper backing and use it like a sticker to place onto your fabric. When you are finished embroidering, you can rinse it away with warm water.
Now cut out the individual designs and place them on your mask.
Once finished with the embroidery, rinse off the stabilizer with warm water.
I dry this in about 10 minutes with a hairdryer then press out the wrinkles.
That’s it! As long as we have to wear masks, make them fun to look at and uniquely yours! Better yet, donate something really special to someone who needs one.
You can freestyle your own pattern. Here I added a simple floral touch to this pink striped mask.
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you are all well out there!
Next week, more ideas on ways to use your new pattern!
Warmly,
Pam