Thursday, April 2, 2020

ToDo/NewDo: DIY Face Mask by Lisbeth Wahl, Italy

Original Mask Pattern


Lisbeth Wahl, Italy




Lisbeth used her past training to develop a face mask pattern and sewing instructions. This pattern is unique in that the front panel is made of two layers which provides the opportunity to insert a barrier fabric or insert. In addition, the front panel is pleated on to the sides which allows for more fullness across the face.








Double-Layer mask

You can use any cotton-type fabric. The ties can be made with any tie-like device including twill tape, laces,

The pattern for the mask is available as 

  • a PDF file (a tiled pattern which requires taping together), OR
  • a Garment Designer pattern (.gds) file, should you want to edit and resize 
Click here to download the pattern and instructions from Cochenille Design Studio's website (www.cochenille.com). This is a zip file that contains the pattern the PDF pattern, the .gds pattern, and sewing instructions.
Side Piece and Front Piece
A multi-page PDF will walk you through the steps of construction.



Below you can a collection of masks made by Lisbeth.


A little about Lisbeth
Lisbeth is a world-renown felter who lives in Peschiera del Garda, near Verona, Italy.
Born in Denmark, She trained as a tailor and pursued her career in costuming and pattern making, most notably the costume department of Teatro alla Scala (Milan). She became interested in felting, and has taken her talents on to new realms. In 2016, she won the top award at the Australian Common Threads Wearable Art Showcase with her felt piece called Set Your Light Free, which combined felt with fiber optics.

Instagram: @ lisbeth.wahl.fiberart

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