Face Mask Pattern: Easy, fit's perfect, NO fogging your glasses.....
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I need to make a larger face mask, but how?
Comments (31)I made the craftpassion masks and I find them to run a bit small, too. I would step up a size in all of the sizes and use the patterns with SA drawn in as finished lines and add an additional SA to it. I like the one for the nurse, too. There is a longer dart at the nose and a shorter dart at the chin. What I have settled on that seems to work best for me as far as the ties goes, is to create a casing on each side of the mask, either of these two masks. Then run your tie in one continuous strip up through the casing from the bottom, across the top , down the casing on the other side and have it tie around the back of your neck. Put the mask on, sit the upper ties on your ears, and then pull down on each side of the ties to cinch it up and then tie it around the back of your neck. It makes more sense when you actually do it. I have actually made the ties longer so that they can be crossed over in the back and brought around to the front of the neck and tied because my husband cannot tie behind his head very well. I have found that you can make ties from a good solid interlock knit fabric or a rib knit. The rib knit will have more stretch. This method works well with fabric ties too. I have found that you can make pretty ties if you make them as you would an old fashioned sash on a an old fashioned little girls dress. We used to make them for little girls dresses. They were a couple of inches wide and either sewn and turned or they were narrow hemmed. If you make a sash type of tie, you will also want to make your casings a bit wider than you would if you were going to use something more narrow. But, I have found that, to avoid elastic, you can make ties out of different materials and they work well when threaded in this manner. Just remember to keep in mind how thick or wide your material for the ties is. It needs room within the casing to be able to draw easily. I have found that this arrangement of ties gives the ability to cinch it up nicely with many different things that are used for ties. It has been my experience that the continuous tie should be about a yard long for most cases. If you are making a sash type of tie, I would use a full width of 45" wide fabric. I found that this method works for both the pleated and the non pleated masks. Ali.....I woudl suggest that you make your mask a bit deeper and make each of the pleats a little deeper. I have added two inches to the depth on some. I notice that a lot of people get that little gap on the sides of their masks. It is my opinion that adding the ties as I have suggested does take care of that gap most times. I also sew any interlining to the facing piece and not the front piece, and I cut out the bulk in the seams. I just can't help myself but to apply old fashioned old school sewing of understitiching, top stitching, grading seams, basting to the seam line, easing, hemming, etc. It is the way I learned to construct and to sew....See MoreIf masks are required, provide the masks
Comments (40)Oregon does not require masks, but the few times I've ventured out I've seen most people are wearing them. My husband has started wearing them as well-he's got a lot of dust masks since his work involves working with fiberglass and concrete. I ordered four masks from a local seamstress, they're pleated and have a pocket and ties rather than elastic, which I prefer since I can't stand having anything around my ears. I've heard there is an elastic shortage in my area. And I recently gave away all the hair ties I had sine I cut my hair short (now almost regretting that since the grow out is fierce!) I've read that the blue shop towels mechanics use are equivalent to N95 masks. We also have an abundance of those, so I slip a folded one in to my mask when I use it. I've found also that the material of the mask is important, one of mine is just a cotton material and it's too scratchy for my face, but the flannel lined one is wonderful, if a little warm after wearing for a few hours. It's fine for quick grocery/Costco runs. Next Door, Facebook Marketplace and Etsy are great resources to find seamstresses who make cloth masks....See MoreJust ordered some extra masks...
Comments (25)Videos of Portland are criminal. I'm with you Jasdip. We don't like the ear loops but I have a four pack of t-shirt I've used for 5 years that are very comfortable. We have worn masks at work on and off for various reasons for 20 years so not unusual for us. I made a dozen t-shirt variations a couple months ago. Just like you describe. Once fitted, I paper clipped, then did a couple quick stitches. We don't shop even in phase 4 with only one death in very populated NYC the past few days. Our county is 7 days without incident. DH had an eye appointment a few days ago and was uncomfortable for the few hours in the Dr office....lots of testing. Back at work he will need to wear mask and face shield for 10+ hours, so we need to try options. They sent us filters to try, being mandatory with any personal mask. We still have a box of N95's but they have the exhale vent. We use a bandana inside and drape over the vent. (the variation DH did not like long term). No ear contact, just head rubber stretch, but he felt constricted. Ear loops need adjusting for head size. They can be comfortable if they are adjustable. Most of our co-workers and friends have posted so many favorites and failures....See MoreFace Masks........
Comments (149)Thaks, Judi, yes sarcasm. If masks weren’t effective, medical folks wouldn’t wear them. I never see cloth masks anymore. All appear to be k95.. I just saw in our local paper that covid cases doubled here the last week in July. Which is a bit odd beccause the weather was idyllic and nearly every event and gathering has been outside.The local health department is again recommending masks....See Morenicole___
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