Here’s A Free Pattern To Make Your Own Quilted Plague Doctor Mask
We found this pattern for a gorgeous “Plague Doctor Mask,” and I learned THREE things from it today.
FIRST — The pattern is made by mctreeleth’s page on Tumblr, suntree a-ok, who is AWESOME!
She is offering this pattern for FREE, and it’s a pattern that she COULD charge a LOT for.
SECOND — This is a replica of an ACTUAL mask work by doctors during the plague, in the 17th century.
They would put spices and oils down in the beak, and the thinking was that this would keep the doctors from contracting the plague as they worked on the victims.
Spoiler Alert — It didn’t actually work, but it looks hella-cool!
THIRD — I am not patient enough to follow a pattern and sew. I can hand-stitch all day long, but I was bored overwhelmed just READING this pattern.
This takes a level of precision, perfection, and patience that simply is not in my nature.
The quilting on this bad boy is GORGEOUS, and I’m a little jealous that somebody has the talent to complete the project!!
Sara, from suntree a-ok, let’s you know UP FRONT, that this is not a pattern for a beginner to complete.
You have to be skilled in, and have a good grasp on sewing and following a pattern.
She does go through the step-by-step process for completing the mask — but it makes me dizzy just to look at the pictures.
I would gladly PAY for something like this, but I could never, in my lifetime, complete something as beautiful as this plague doctor mask.
If you actually follow along, and make this mask, I’m going to need to see pictures. I freaking admire you for being able to do something so creatively gorgeous.
Now, Sara DOES make the point that she is not sure of the efficacy of this mask — meaning, she doesn’t know if you should wear it during this crazy time to keep germs away.
We do have plenty of face mask patterns to follow, if you need a simple mask to wear on the daily.
What a great mask!! Please send the pattern. Thank you!
Seriously? It was posted under every picture.
i would love a pattern please
I would love to try making this mask- its brilliant.
Would love to get this pattern. How do I go about it
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Could I please get this pattern?
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I will love to have this pattern. It is beautiful. My EMT daughter said to me, “7Mom I need this mask in my life”
Oh my beating heart, I need this sooo badly!
Please please please may I have it?
I’d love the pattern for my Halloween costume. Thanks so much for this!
Please send me the pattern
I would love to have a copy of the pattern,. please.
It is a challenge that I need right about now. Please send instructions ?
I am a quilter, I’ve been one for 15 years abd sewing since my teens. May I have the pattern please?
Oh my heart, I need this sooo badly.
Please may I have it?
I would love a copy of the pattern, my partner dresses as a plague doctor for our charity DND group so would love to make a quilted one for him.
If you could send a pattern I would appreciate it ?
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Can I please grab a pattern? My email’s Amaris.wy.lee@gmail.com if it’s doable! Thanks ?
Yes please, my daughter wants one, so a pattern would be awesome… I’ll post the finished product!
It took me 5 days, hand stitching everything. I’m also a novice at sewing, so it was a learning experience, but it’s possible to do it you take it slowly and thoughtfully!
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I would very much love a pattern for this mask – totally gorgeous and more than willing to give it a try and send pictures… So cool/mad/beautiful – I need it in my life! 😀
May I please have this pattern? If love a chance to try it.
Where can I get t he pattern? If possible please send it to me at lynnheath51@gmail.com
Thanks!
Please send me the pattern can’t wait to try it out!?
They also stuffed the nose with smell good and antibacterial oils to prevent themselves from gagging on the smells of the sick people they treated. Beyond my skill level but I LOVE it and I bet my Moms could totally do it.
I am so excited to make this mask. I will post a picture. However, I can’t get either pattern to open. I’ll keep trying, is there any other way to get the pattern and instructions. Thanks, Johan
This is such an insane project that i feel i really MUST make at least one !!! Thank you 🙂
Printed both versions and going to give them a whirl! I need a distraction from all the serious pandemic sewing.