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Description: Easy step-by-step sewing tutorial on how to sew a fabric face mask. This mask has a pocket opening to insert an additional filter and it has an option to insert a metal piece (pipe cleaner/chenille stem) at the bridge of the nose to achieve a closer and more secure fit. ** This mask is not an alternative to a sterile N95 mask for medical professionals, however amidst the shortage of PPE due to COVID-19, these type masks help health care providers extend the life of the sterile masks they are being asked to re-use. **Update** Since many have asked, I made one for my daughter who is 8 (and small for her age) and I cut one piece measuring 7 inches wide x 6 inches tall and cut 2 pieces 5-1/2 wide x 3-3/4 tall. It was constructed the exact same way as this pattern shows. This should fit a small child. For a slightly larger child add 1/4 -1/2 inch to each of these measurements all the way around and construct the same way. Gauge the elastic or ties accordingly.