It is the youth version of theadult fitted mask patternwe shared months ago.
Refer to theWHOs video for how to wear a maskfor more details.
Look to your closet and childs closet for items that are no longer being worn or used.
Be sure your fabric is machine washable.
Additionally, elastics can also be a challenge to find so another option is to uset-shirt yarninstead.
Filters are made from non woven materials which are the least permeable material.
But be sure to remove the filter before laundering your washable fabric mask.
Materials Needed:
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Cut around each pattern piece and place it on the fabric.
Cut around the solid lines.
Cut two pieces of flat elastic 4.5 long or cut four pieces if using t-shirt yarn instead.
**If adding an additional third layer, sew all 4 layers together along the curved edge.
Iron the edges flat and edgestitch around the perimeter to stitch the opening closed to finish.
Once done, the mask is ready for wearing.
Sew the small side panel to the inner facing piece as shown, aligning the small dots.
Sew the panels together leaving a gap unstitched between the two dots and press seam allowance open.
Edge stitch the filter opening to hold seam allowance in place.
Clip the corners to reduce the bulk and turn the mask inside out through the filter opening.
Press the seams flat with an iron and edgestitch around the perimeter.
The kids fitted mask is complete and ready to wear.
Insert yournon woven filter materialinto the opening for added protection.
Do not wear a mask that is damaged or dirty.
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