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    Child Size Face Mask

    Accessories· Children· Free Pattern· Tips

    4 Apr

    Hello Everyone! Hope you are all staying safe. I decided to create Child Size Face Mask Pattern for you based on the extremely popular FACE MASK for ADULTS I did a few weeks ago. This is very easy and literally takes about 10 minutes to make. You can whip up a few of these for you and your friends and family’s kids.

    This Child Size Face Mask measures about 5″x 7″ and fits my 9 year old perfectly! For the pattern, I give different dimension for different ages.

    Let’s Get Started:

    Your Supplies

    For ages 4-12- You need two pieces of fabric measuring 5″x 7″ and 2 pieces of 1/8th” elastic measuring 6″ long. If you can’t find skinny elastic, you can cut wide ones. Or if you can’t find any elastic, you can use long strings and tie at the back.

    For ages 2-4- You need two pieces of fabric measuring 4″x 6″ and 2 pieces of 1/8th” elastic measuring 5″ long.

    If your child has a wide face, you may want to use longer elastic.

    Let’s Start Sewing

    Pin elastic about 1/2″ from corners of short side of front side of one fabric.

    Now lay the other piece of the fabric right side facing down and pin all the way around.

    Sew both pieces of fabric together all the way around. It may be hard when you get the corners with the elastic so, go slow. Leave about 2″ open so you can turn it inside out.

    Turn inside out. Fold down the opening and top sew closed.

    Now, do two pleats in the center of sides of mask. The pleats are about 1″ each.

    Pin the pleats and sew sides.

    That’s it! You are done. Now make a few more of these and share. And again, if you are looking for a fabulous ADULT PATTERN check out my post on How to Sew a Face Mask.

    Child size face mask

    Thanks for visiting and Happy Sewing Everyone. Hope you enjoy this Kids Face Mask Pattern. Stay Safe.

    Disclaimer: this mask will not completely protect you from COVID-19.

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    Sue · 267 weeks ago

    Thank you very much for posting this. I was having trouble finding a mask pattern for the child's size. This is much appreciated!
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    Lynn · 267 weeks ago

    Thanks! I was searching for a diy mask that my 9 yr & 13 yr granddaughters could hand sew. Perfect!
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    yogawithgaileee 4p · 267 weeks ago

    Thank you for this! Appreciate it!
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    Melanie Moore · 266 weeks ago

    Thank you. I appreciate you and this so much!
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    Alexis · 266 weeks ago

    I can’t get elastic and will make my own ties. I want to ties them behind the head. Should I make four ties and tack them at the corners or make two and sew on the entire length of the mask? How long would you recommend making the ties for a 3 and 5 year old?
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    Rose Gomez · 266 weeks ago

    how long do you cut the elastic.I know for adults I have been doing 7 inches?
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    Liz McNally · 266 weeks ago

    It's a good idea to use cotton on the outer and flannel as the inner fabric. The higher thread count the better which makes the mask denser and more difficult for the droplets to penetrate. After about 2 hours they will be moist from your breath and not as beneficial.
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    Marian J. Piehler · 266 weeks ago

    Thank you so very much - I'd been looking for accurate smaller version information and yours is perfect!
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    Tracey · 266 weeks ago

    Thank you so much! I've been looking every were for one for my granddaughter. I have them for the adults and now I have them for kids. This helps so much.
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    Danielle · 266 weeks ago

    Love this tutorial! Thank you so much for helping me make masks for my special little ones!
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    CS_Harris · 266 weeks ago

    Hi, did you hand see the pleats? I've never seen pleats before.
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    Terri McDonald · 266 weeks ago

    Found your pattern yesterday on my phone and went to look today and lost it! Found it on my computer. I am so grateful for you sharing this pattern. I'm going to make one for my 4 yr old grandson. And I am going to make more to pass out to other kids we see! Thank You!!
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    Kathy · 266 weeks ago

    How about using Pelion Shape and Flex a cotton woven fusible, for extra protection, between the layers? I have been using that for the adult sized ones I made.
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    Betsy · 266 weeks ago

    Thanks for posting this. I'm making them for my grandchildren and other little ones in the extended family.
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    Marion Napier · 266 weeks ago

    What size seam allowance did you use—1/4” or 1/2”?
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    Karind · 266 weeks ago

    thanks - this is helpful - I want to make them for my grandchildren
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    chacalit 13p · 266 weeks ago

    I love all your patterns. I did get this pattern from a YouTuber but I think I will follow your instructions. Thanks.
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    mary · 266 weeks ago

    this does not fit your model correctly. please would help. the mask should fit and not gap at side of face.

    elastic is great but for best fitting ties are better

    thanks for the sizing for children since they are often able to transmit with out syptoms
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    Diane · 266 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for the dimensions. I made a few alterations to your pattern. Elastic not to be found, I used loops from the weaver loom and cut them in half. I also added a "pocket" at the top and inserted a 4" piece of pipe cleaner. I did a loose overcast to sew the opening closed to hold it in place. My granddaughter wears glasses and this works beautifully over her nose and under her glasses. She also loved the pink Princess and Castles material I found. :)
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    Sandra Seidel · 265 weeks ago

    THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!! I'M MAKING MASKS FOR DEAR FRIENDS IN NYC & YOU HAVE MADE MY DAY : ). STAY HEALTHY!
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    Lynn · 265 weeks ago

    How long should the bias tape strips be for an adult and a child?
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    Rosemarie Luevano · 265 weeks ago

    Thank you I have been making adults and all of a sudden people have been asking for children's. Again Thank you
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    Jamie · 265 weeks ago

    I tried cutting 1/4” elastic to make 1/8” but it shredded after it was sewed into the mask. Any other suggestions?
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    Diana · 265 weeks ago

    what should the finiished size for a 3yr old be. I'm naking for Granddaughter and she is available for fitting
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    Diana · 265 weeks ago

    what should the finiished size for a 3yr old be. I'm naking for Granddaughter and she is available for fitting
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