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.
May i also have the pattern? We live in salem MA and this would be awesome!
I really want this pattern, Where can I find it?
I’d love to give this a go. Please send me the pattern ?
Hey I’m from NC to let’s grab coffee after all this !!! Would love the face mask pattern
May I please have the pattern? I love it!!
So my granddaughter sent me this pattern and wants me to make it well I guess if I made her prom dress I should be able to do this hopefully I will send pictures and let you know what kind of a mess I’ve got myself into or not it looks beautiful I would love to be able to complete it thank you Dianne
For folks who want the pattern, she linked to it. You don’t need to ask for it. Just follow the links in the article XD
If there’s a way to contact you, I’ll send you photos of completed project. There’s no option here to post a photo.
May I please get this pattern also? Fantastic find!!
I have all the pieces made. English paper piecing is the way to go. Youtube has a lot of videos on paper piecing. It’s not hard just counter intuitive. You have to pay attention. Mine is blacks and purples. I’m making it for my daughter. Thanks for creative ideas. You’re my new favorite; and I’m hard to impress.
May I please have a copy of this pattern? It is GORGEOUS! And I do historical reenacting in the Renaissance time period, so this would be PERFECT! Thank you in advance! 😀
absolutely love this – studied dressmaking in University and def have the skills to put this together. Could you send me the pattern?
Please send me the pattern, I’m a quilter and toy maker.
How do you get the pattern? I would like to use this.
Is this for a Toucan?
This is so awesome. I know a few people who would love one.
Please send pattern. I am an accomplished quilter so I think I can handle it.
My son bought a black pleather plague mask and wore it to work (Walmart).
This cloth one is gorgeous and fun. Please send me the pattern. Thank you so much.
I’d like a pattern please
I would love to give this a try
I would love this pattern too
This is amazing can you send me the pattern please? Thank you!
Can I get the pattern?
Can you send me the pattern please
Thank you
This is great! … could you please send me the pattern?