95 lines
3.3 KiB
Markdown
95 lines
3.3 KiB
Markdown
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### Step 1: Join center seam
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Join the curved seam that is center of our mask by placing the *good sides together* and sewing them in place.
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<Note>Repeat this step for both the outer (main) fabric, and the inner (lining) fabric.</Note>
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### Step 2 (optional): Press the center seam
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<Note>
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This step has no functional value, it will only make your mask look better.
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So if you're not too bothered about that, feel free to skip it.
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</Note>
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Press the seam allowance on the center seam open so the seam lies nice and flat.
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As this is a curved seam, it won't lay flat.
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But you can approach it with your iron from one side, then do the second half from the other side.
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Alternatively, you can use a tailor's ham or cushion to press.
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<Note>Repeat this step for both the outer (main) fabric, and the inner (lining) fabric.</Note>
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### Step 3: Sew the outer to the inner fabric and attach ribbons
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Now we will sew the inner (lining) fabric to the outer (main) fabric,
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and attach the ribbons all in one step.
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- Place your lining fabric down with the good side up.
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- Then, place two ribbons on the corners of one side (right in our example) so that
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they peak out just a bit from the mask, but the ribbon extends inwards.
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- Now place the main fabric on top of this with the good side town.
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You should now have both layers of your mask on top of each other with *good sides together* and
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two ribbons sandwiched between them
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- Pin through ribbons and layers to keep them in place
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- Now do the same on the other side
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<Tip>
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As you get some practice, you will find you don't need to pin this and can just insert the
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ribbons as you approach a corner.
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</Tip>
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Now sew around the mask, making sure to leave one side open so we can turn the mask inside-out later.
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<Warning>
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Be careful not to catch any of the ribbons in the seam apart from where you want them to.
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Either guide them through the opening you leave on one side, or bunch them up in between
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the masks of your layer to keep them out of the way.
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</Warning>
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### Step 4: Turn the mask inside-out
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Actually, your mask is inside-out now, so turning it inside out will mean we get it outside-out, or regular.
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Just reach in through the side your left open and carefully pull the mask through to turn it.
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### Step 5 (optional): Press the mask
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<Note>
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This step has little functional value, it will only make your mask look better.
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So if you're not too bothered about that, feel free to skip it.
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</Note>
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Now that the mask is as it should be, it's time to press it. Before doing so, make sure to fold the
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seam allowance of the side we left open inwards, so that we press it flat as if it was sewn.
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### Step 6: Close open side of the mask and edge-stitch around the edge
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Now it's time to close the side of our mask the we left open to turn it inside out.
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We are not merely going to close the opening, but also edge-stitch around the entire
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mask to give our mask some extra stability, and keep the lining at the back.
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Make sure the open side is folded neatly inside, then edge-stitch around the entire mask.
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### Step 7: Wear your mask or make a bunch
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That's it, you're done! You can now wear your mask.
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Even better, make a bunch so you can give others masks too.
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