Download the pattern

Cut the fabric. child size: cut a 9 by 10 piece of fabric. If you are using a directional print just make sure the pattern looks right when you have the fabric folded in half to make a 9 inch across by 5 inch up and down rectangle. (for adult sizing mask pattern see this post)

Fold in half to make a 9x 5 inch rentable with the pretty sides of the fabric touching. With right sides together sew or serge the long edge together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

Turn right side out and iron.

If you have a serger, serge down both short sides (yes you are serving the sides together and finishing the edges) if using a knit or if you don’t have a serger skip this step.

Mark the dark points with a fabric marker or pin. Use the cutting guide you can get my FB group in the files section or if you sign up for my mailing list you will be emailed the link to my downloads and the password to access them.

To mark without the guide fold the fabric in half length wise then widthwise.

Then fold one side over again widthwise and mark this will be the point of the dart.

Mark the other end of the dart half way between the folded edge and the top edges when folded in half.

You can see me doing the marking in the video it sounds more confusing to type out but makes sense if you watch.

Sew the darts. Make sure to backstitch to keep them nice and secure.

Fold the darts down.

Fold the side ends of the mask over 1/2 inch and sew in place with a 1/8 seam allowance. If using woven fabric and you skipped step 5 do this step with a zigzag stitch making sure to go over the end edge of the fabric, this will keep it from unraveling. If you serged it already or are using knit the will not be a problem. Be sure to backstitch at both ends.

For ear loops thread elastic pieces through the casings you just made. I cut the elastic to 11 inches that allows for a knot that will fit a variety of sizes that can be tied tighter or looser!

If it is for someone you can fit it to hold the mask to their face and knot the elastic to make a great fit. If it is a gift knot loosely and stop on this step. Have your recipient fit it to themselves after they receive it.

Once the knot is tied tightly pull the elastic around to hid the knot in the casing.

For behind the neck style. Cut one long pice of elastic for my 12 year old 25 inches worked for the 6 year old 23 inches was best. But head sizes vary greatly so if you have access to the kiddo I’d thread the elastic and then try it on them before I cut.

Thread the elastic through the casing to form two long loops across the back. Tie a knot to make it snug. I start but threading through the casing then across the back length of the mask, through the other casing and then bring the ends of the elastic to meet each other.

If it is for someone you can fit it to hold the mask to their face and knot the elastic to make a great fit. If it is a gift knot loosely and stop on this step. Have your recipient fit it to themselves after they receive it.

Once the knot is tied tightly pull the elastic around to hid the knot in the casing.