Masks
07-18-2020, 05:48 AM
#51
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Van. Island, BC
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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
07-18-2020, 08:01 AM
#54
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Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 104
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.
Thanks
evy
Thanks
evy
07-18-2020, 08:05 AM
#55
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Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 104
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.
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.
07-18-2020, 11:37 AM
#58
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,453
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
07-18-2020, 12:38 PM
#60
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 594
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'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.
