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Old 07-18-2020, 05:48 AM
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I have hearing aids so elastic over ears really bother me. Ì use pony tail holders, attach about 3 inches of matching bias tape to ponytail holders, then sew hook & loop tape ( 1 inch) to each bias tape. This works best for my needs. Am wanting to ty the 3D ones now, thanks for starting this link
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Old 07-18-2020, 07:26 AM
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I also tend to unhook my hearing aids when taking the ear loops off my ears.

I worry about losing my hearing aids.
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Old 07-18-2020, 07:28 AM
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True4uca you might Google mask ear savers. You can sew them with 2 buttons so the loops go over the button.
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Old 07-18-2020, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Evy
Good Morning. I am looking for the face mask that instead of having elastic at the corners the elastic goes thru a casing at the sides of the pleated mask. I know I can probably figure it out but would appreciate a pattern. If anyone knows of a link to it or the name of that style I would very much appreciate it.
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wesewgotthis.com Rona mask has instructions for that type of mask.
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Old 07-18-2020, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Question about removable filters -

A lot of masks have a pocket for a removable filter - but what do people use?

I've been using non-woven interfacing - being careful not to put pinholes through the center of the piece that goes over the mouth and nose - which seems to me to be more practical than attempting to insert some sort of filter. I either fuse it to the outer layer or sew it to the outer layer.

I had DH buy some vacuum cleaner bags - but then read that using them is a bad idea.
I have read that blue shop towels are effective filters. One group did a study on the size of particles that are filtered through different material and shop towels did very well. You can find them at auto and hardware stores.
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Old 07-18-2020, 08:05 AM
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Does anyone have a pattern on how to make A Thin Blue Line mask or a web site that I can go to?

Thanks.
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Old 07-18-2020, 10:13 AM
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I would piece my fabric as a rectangle, the size I needed for the mask, and then cut out the mask and proceed as normal.
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Old 07-18-2020, 11:37 AM
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If you have an embroidery machine, I might embroider that on the front of a white mask. I would think that masks in a solid colour to match the uniform would be welcome. If you want to pass on the saying, just put in a piece of paper with the mask
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Old 07-18-2020, 12:17 PM
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That's just the way I need to do it. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Old 07-18-2020, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Pinkiris
I have made masks of several different styles for family. Hubby has hearing aids, so ear loops don't work. He likes elastic that goes around the head on top and separate ties behind his neck. After using up every inch of narrow elastic that I had, I've switched to t-shirt yarn for ear loops. I use pony beads to make the ear pieces adjustable. This is really comfortable and allows a personalized fit.
I'm using 1/2" bias tape for a channel for nose wire. A narrow zig-zag is all that's needed to sew it in. It can be added to almost any finished mask. I'm using pieces of pipe cleaners as wires. Cut it a little longer than channel and it's easily removable for laundering the mask.
I'm praying that this virus will soon be under control.
I started using tee shirt strips for ear pieces, too. Once the mask is in place, the knit curls so it looks round. A strip about 3/4" wide curls up nicely, and is strong enough to hold the mask in place. And is very soft on the skin.
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