Local Mask Resource

An update on where to buy locally made masks and how to sew your own.


Masks have become the fashion accessory ‘must have’ these past two years. For many of us Melbournians, our masks are looking a bit shabby and so it’s no surprise that buying or making masks for ourselves and our kids seems to be the topic of the week in our private group. So as we edge closer to the end of lockdown, we’ve updated our mask resource to include more links to sewing patterns, local makers as well as information on mask rules.

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Sew Your Own

For those talented with the sewing machine, here are some links to patterns that we’ve tested and can recommend.

Jesse Killion has an easy to follow pattern available here. There are 3 different sizes ranging from narrow to wide:

Sewing instructions can be found on YouTube here:

The Fabric Patch website also has great tips on making masks in general based on their experience making 167,000 here:

Finally there are other helpful links available on how to make your own face masks:

  • Lincraft face mask pattern and instructions here:

  • Pocket mask tutorial (and removable nose wire sleeve) here:

  • Department of Health Human Services has simple cloth mask instructions here.

Buy Locally

Many of our local businesses are also selling masks for all ages. Here is a sample.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mask Wearing

Here is a useful link from the DHHS website. DHHS page reviewed October 2021

Important information about Primary School Aged Children

The below information has been taken directly from the above link for ease. Please click the link for further details.

Students aged 12 and over must continue to wear face masks indoors and outdoors, unless a lawful exception applies.

Face masks are required for students in Year 3 to Year 6, only when indoors on school premises, unless an exception applies. 

Exceptions for all year levels include:

  • Students with a physical or mental disability are not required to wear a face mask where their disability means it would not be suitable.

Thanks again everyone for wearing your mask to reduce the spread of this virus in our beautiful community. Take care everyone. x

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