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DIY Bat Face Mask for Porch Geese and Dolls | Free Sewing Pattern

Writer: Bankky N.
Bankky N.
27 minutes ago
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A little black felt and a piece of elastic are all you need to give your porch goose or doll a bat-inspired disguise! This easy mask is a fun finishing touch for a Halloween outfit—especially paired with bat wings.

The free pattern includes sizes for 17″ and 23″ porch geese and 14″ and 18″ dolls. Choose a quick one-layer mask or a sturdier two-layer version.


🎁Free Printable patterns and video tutorial at the bottom of the page!


Before You Begin

Print the pattern at 100% or actual size, then select the size for your goose or doll.

For the one-layer version, you will cut out the mask before attaching the elastic. For the two-layer version, you will sew the felt pieces together before trimming the mask to shape.


Materials

  • Black felt

  • Elastic—use the length indicated on your chosen pattern

  • White fabric marker or metallic Sharpie

  • Black thread

  • Sewing machine

  • Scissors

  • Pins or sewing clips


Elastic Cutting Lengths

  • 17″ porch goose: Cut 8″ of elastic.

  • 23″ porch goose: Cut 10″ of elastic.

  • 14″ doll: Cut 4″ of elastic.

  • 18″ doll: Cut 5″ of elastic.




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Print and cut out the pattern pieces



Option 1: One-Layer Felt Mask


Step 1: Trace the Pattern


Trace the mask onto black felt using a white marker or metallic Sharpie. Include the eye and mouth openings.
Trace the mask onto black felt using a white marker or metallic Sharpie. Include the eye and mouth openings.


Step 2: Cut Out the Mask


Cut along the outer tracing line, then carefully cut out the eye and mouth openings.
Cut along the outer tracing line, then carefully cut out the eye and mouth openings.



Step 3: Cut the Elastic

Cut the elastic to the length indicated on your chosen pattern.


Elastic Cutting Lengths

  • 17″ porch goose: Cut 8″ of elastic.

  • 23″ porch goose: Cut 10″ of elastic.

  • 14″ doll: Cut 4″ of elastic.

  • 18″ doll: Cut 5″ of elastic.



Step 4: Attach the Elastic

Stitch one end of the elastic to each side of the mask, securing both ends well.
Stitch one end of the elastic to each side of the mask, securing both ends well.

And that’s it! Your one-layer bat mask is ready. 🦇








Option 2: Two-Layer Felt Mask


Step 1: Trace the Pattern


Trace the mask onto black felt, including the eye and mouth openings. This will be the back piece of your mask.
Trace the mask onto black felt, including the eye and mouth openings. This will be the back piece of your mask.



Step 2: Cut Two Felt Pieces


Cut a square around the traced mask, leaving a little extra felt outside the outer tracing line. Do not cut out the mask shape or openings yet.
Cut a square around the traced mask, leaving a little extra felt outside the outer tracing line. Do not cut out the mask shape or openings yet.

Use this piece as a guide to cut a second piece of felt the same size. This will be the front piece.
Use this piece as a guide to cut a second piece of felt the same size. This will be the front piece.


Step 3: Cut the Elastic

Cut the elastic to the length indicated on your chosen pattern.


Elastic Cutting Lengths

  • 17″ porch goose: Cut 8″ of elastic.

  • 23″ porch goose: Cut 10″ of elastic.

  • 14″ doll: Cut 4″ of elastic.

  • 18″ doll: Cut 5″ of elastic.



Step 4: Layer the Felt and Insert the Elastic

Stack the two felt pieces with the tracing visible on top.

Insert one end of the elastic between the layers at the right side of the mask. Keep the loose elastic outside your sewing path.


Step 5: Sew Around the Mask


Start sewing at the right side, stitching along the outer tracing line and securing the elastic end.
Start sewing at the right side, stitching along the outer tracing line and securing the elastic end.

Continue around the mask until you reach the left side. Insert the other end of the elastic between the felt layers and stitch it in place.
Continue around the mask until you reach the left side. Insert the other end of the elastic between the felt layers and stitch it in place.

Continue sewing around the remaining outline to finish.
Continue sewing around the remaining outline to finish.

Tip: Gently pull the loose elastic out of the way as you sew so you do not accidentally catch it in the stitching.





Step 6: Sew Around the Eye and Mouth Openings


Stitch around each eye opening and the mouth opening, slightly outside the tracing lines.
Stitch around each eye opening and the mouth opening, slightly outside the tracing lines.

Leave enough room to cut along the marked lines without cutting the stitches.



Step 7: Trim the Mask


Trim the outer edge close to the stitching, leaving a small felt border.
Trim the outer edge close to the stitching, leaving a small felt border.

Carefully cut out the eye and mouth openings along the tracing line, Careful not to snip the thread.
Carefully cut out the eye and mouth openings along the tracing line, Careful not to snip the thread.


Your two-layer bat mask is done! 🦇





How to Put the Mask on Your Porch Goose

The goose patterns use slightly longer elastic to help the mask fit better and stay in place.


Twist the elastic into an X to create a small loop.
Twist the elastic into an X to create a small loop.

Pass the goose’s beak through the elastic loop first.
Pass the goose’s beak through the elastic loop first.

Position the X at the back of the goose’s head.
Position the X at the back of the goose’s head.

Adjust the mask and elastic until the mask sits neatly in place.
Adjust the mask and elastic until the mask sits neatly in place.



Finish the Look



Pair your mask with the matching bat wings for a little Halloween dress-up fun. Your goose or doll is ready to show off a new superhero disguise!




🎥 Watch the Video Tutorial



I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! See you in the next one—happy crafting!

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