DIY Back to School Masks for Kids Free SVGs

It’s just about that time to get the kid’s ready for back to school, but this year is going to be a little more of a challenge with face masks being required. So let’s make these masks ourselves and have a little fun with them for the little ones with the DIY Back to School Masks for Kids free SVGs!

DIY Back to School Masks for Kids Free SVGs Pattern

Supplies needed:

• Cricut Maker
• Mat
• Weeding Tool
• Circut Iron On Vinyl
• Cricut Easy Press
• Cricut Infusible Ink
• Fabric
• White Cardstock
• Color Printer

How to sew the pattern

Let’s get right into how to make the face mask first. This requires a bit of sewing but at a very basic level so don’t be intimidated. Here is the Free Face Mask Pattern for kids. This mask is 4 inches high from top of nose to bottom of chin. Be sure to measure your child’s face to ensure it will fit. If you need it to be bigger, just increase the size in Design Space.

My fellow blogger, Caroline of SewCanShe.com has an excellent tutorial for how to sew the Face Masks for kids with an additional pocket to hold a filter if you like. She offers a free PDF pattern if you like and I have created the pattern available in a FREE SVG for you as well!

To see Caroline’s tutorials, go to her blog post here: Simple Step by Step Tutorial for the Olson Mask Pattern

Important CDC Information

Be sure to check up on the CDC’s information regarding using homemade face masks:

In settings where facemasks are not available, HCP might use homemade masks (e.g., bandana, scarf) for care of patients with COVID-19 as a last resort. However, homemade masks are not considered PPE {personal protective equipment}, since their capability to protect HCP is unknown. Caution should be exercised when considering this option. Homemade masks should ideally be used in combination with a face shield that covers the entire front (that extends to the chin or below) and sides of the face. {source of quote at cdc.gov}

Adding animal Faces to the handmade masks

Now let’s make these masks a bit more fun for the kidos! Add a fun animal face to keep them, their friends, and especially their teachers smiling all day long! How can you resist smiling at these cute little faces…

Get the FREE Animal SVGs here and use Infusible Ink Pens or HTV to add to your handmade masks.

Use Caution and Common Sense….

Photos are for illustration only. Please use recommended cloth when making your homemade mask and ensure that the Animal Faces are placed so as not to interfere with breathing.

The SVGs are made with this in mind and deliberately have cut outs for your child’s nose. Please ensure that they are place appropriately on your child’s mask to allow the non HTV parts to fit over their nose Prior to Ironing.

Savers for kids

My friend Emily Minor has created an Ear Saver SVG for you to cut will all kinds of fun and whimsical designs to take the pressure of the kiddo’s ears. Check out her post here:
Make Cute Ear Savers on the Cricut

I hope you enjoy this post and save it and share it with your friends. Take a minute to show me what you’ve made over on our Facebook group Cricut Fun with Craft Room Time!