Of all the face masks that I have sewn this year, I've only sewn one for a small child. I don't do a lot of sewing for wee people. I don't have a model near by to try on items. When it comes to sewing kids clothing I tend to error on the large side and hope they grow into it and they do usually while their parents blink.
Sewing a face mask for a wee person is a different story. I'm kind of working blind here and hoping that these will fit. These are going to pre-school age kids. The blue ones are an extra-small and the white print are a small.
No clue how long to cut the elastic either. Some websites say to avoid elastics around the ears for kids. I'm just going to ship these with enough elastic for their aunt to make a final decision with fingers crossed that they will be well-recieved.
Have you sewn face masks for kids? Do you have a favourite pattern?
I really like the fit of the Dhurata Davies face mask pattern. The chin and nose darts make it one of my favourites. It sits on the face without too much shifting or sliding out of place. Although, the orgami face mask is pretty sweet too. Decisions.
Even though the Dhurata Davies pattern is more work with all the darts and the pain of pressing those small sections I think it was worth the work. As long as they fit. For that time will tell, right now they're at the post office awaiting delivery.
Project Details
Seams: 2.2 length
Seam Finish: Raw
Tips: Details like darts matter even if it's more work than other face mask patterns. This design is worth the extra effort.
Fabric: 0.6 metres
Elastic: 3 metres
Pattern: Free Downloadable PDF Dhurata Davies Face Mask pattern
Additional Tools & Supplies: Computer, printer, paper scissors, tailor's chalk, cutting table, fabric scissors, thread clippers, pins, iron, ironing board, sewing machine, measuring gauge, safety pin and tea.
Stay Safe and Happy Sewing!
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Dhurata Davies face mask pattern is the first one I tried, and still one of my favorites for myself. I just today created two child-size masks from the pattern but, like you, the kids don't live near here so I have to wait until they get them in the mail to find out how they fit. I use around-the-back-of-the-head elastic and toggles to hold them on.
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