JoAnns Structured Mask How To for real beginners

I have decided to take on a JoAnns face mask pattern. I am not the best sewer but after watching the super-fast video of this pattern. I decided to give this a try. I had to make the video play in super slow-mo.  If you are interested in this too keep reading. I have broken this down into pictures. 

The video is here: 

This pattern and written instructions are found here: https://www.joann.com/structured-cotton-face-mask/302013571P100.html

Scroll down to find the two tabs:  

I printed my patterns onto cardstock. 

The download is here: PDF JoAnn's Mask Pattern

From the website:

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Cotton for exterior of mask
• Cotton for interior of mask
• 17" length of 1/8" wide elastic
• Basic sewing supplies

1. Cut the pattern pieces shown, one of each piece for the exterior of the mask and one of each piece for the interior of the piece. The larger pieces should be cut on the fabric fold, the fold going with the grain of the fabric.
2. Open the folded fabric pieces. 

If your fabric can't fold don't panic! just cut the pieces out of your favorite fabric. Just sew the two pieces on where it says fold line. I have here linen fabric (oh it gets hot to wear so one layer should be just fine) This is my tip since I had cut it wrong the first time. 

1. Find the center of the more exaggerated curved edge of the nose piece and match it to the straight edge of the main piece. Beginning in the center of the main piece (where the fabric was folded, pin the main piece and nose piece together, right sides together. The straight edge of the main piece will follow the curve of the nose piece.
2. Stitch the nose piece onto the main piece using a 1/8" seam allowance.






3. Now fold the main piece in half again on the original fold line, right sides together. Sewing along the chin dart edge with a 1/4&" seam allowance. 
4. Flip the mask right side out and press the seams.
5. Topstitch along the top and bottom of the mask near the edge.
6. Beginning at one of the open ends of the mask, fold under twice and stitch closely along the edge of the fold, creating a 1/2" channel for elastic. Repeat for the other open end of the mask.
7. Using a safety pin or darning needle, pull an 8 1/2" length of elastic through the casing on each channel you just made. Knot the elastic to a length that is comfortable for your face.
8. You can hide the knotted section of the elastic in the casing of the mask if you wish.
9. Give the mask one final press with a hot iron and it’s ready to wear!

Craft Hack Tips and Tricks:
• Prewash, dry, and iron your fabric before cutting the pattern piece to avoid shrinkage and warping after laundering your mask.
• Hang dry your finished mask after laundering to avoid breaking down the elastic and thinning the cotton over time.

This is where it can get tricky. But line up the curve to the straight edge the best you can. Pin it to help you. Sew it on. 

what it will look like after you sew on the nose piece

This was my end result. It turned out a bit rugged but I was ok with it. I wanted a rugged look for my pirate cosplay. I never sewed up the chin dart but I was ok with that. It worked well for the event I went to.