Face Mask with Pocket for Filter and Optional Nose Shaping
The face mask can be made with optional nose shaping wire, filter and 2 positions for the elastic.
It is easy and quick to make and comes in 3 sizes for children to adults.
DISCLAIMER
This is not a medical grade device and can only offer limited protection.
Skill Level
Beginner: This pattern is suitable for someone who wants to start a first project.
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You Will Need
¨ Small amount of stretch fabric, cotton or cotton mix is best. You can use a different fabric for the lining if required. You can use an old T shirt or similar.
¨ Small amount of elastic. I used 2.5 mm round—available on Amazon or recycle it from old garments.
¨ Optional: 1 pipe cleaner to create nose shaping. (You will need more for replacements). Don’t use these on masks for very small children and continually check to make sure the wire ends are not poking through the fabric.
¨ Optional: filter fabric. You can use tea towel or pillowcase—these are closely woven cotton fabrics. Also non woven fabrics such as kitchen paper towel, interfacing, vacuum cleaner bags, coffee filters, etc, see the various articles online and always make sure that breathing through the filter remains easy. Cut these to fit inside your mask.
¨ This mask can be hand sewn or worked on a machine.
The digital download will be sent to your inbox immediately after ordering.
You will receive a zipped file
(you can google instructions for opening zipped files on your MAC or PC.)
The zipped file contains 3 PDF files – these are;
1) The pattern in PDF format. You can print this in US Letter size or A4 paper size.
2) The Making Instructions which comprise of complete photographic instructions to make the face mask. This can also be printed in US Letter size or A4 paper size.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open the pattern files.
Sietske –
The facemask is very easy to mske and have a good fit. , i made the small adult ones for my teenagers for school. I stitched the nose ( pipecleaner) into the seam, as they found the added on strap a little bulky and awkward. That also made the process even easier. I used sweatshirt fabric, but that was too hot for indoors, then used ponte roma and scuba, wich they liked as its breathable. However, hope that we dont need these things ever again!