The Much Ado About Stitching Mask follows the logo design for the Greater Pacific Region EGA Seminar 2026. Learn to stitch the mask on pre-printed fabric and then line it with a provided mask form created from a mixed media material called Fosshape. ...see moreThis non-woven, felt-like fabric is shaped by the heat of an iron over a wooden mold. It has been used extensively in theatrical costuming and stage decoration. An in-class demonstration will show students how the masks are shaped with an iron. Next, couch metallic gold Caron Snow with Splendor silk to create the elegant raised curlicues of the design. This thread is easy to bend around curves. Accentuate the eye area with either orange silk ribbon (as shown) or green ribbon and additional stitching. More ribbon will make ties for the back of the mask. The finishing technique is applicable to any type of mask or fabric item that needs to have a stiffened shape. see less