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Post by grandmotherbear on Apr 4, 2020 18:56:04 GMT
Can anyone link to handsewn mask plans - especially for people not experienced at seamstressing? I can't ssem to ask the proper questions on Google or Bing.  |
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Post by laurazone5 on Apr 4, 2020 19:22:10 GMT
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Post by feather on Apr 5, 2020 2:40:42 GMT
I'm making the deaconess.com pattern with a rectangle doubled, with pleats and making bias tape type ties.
If you have to make your own bias tape please get a clover bias tape maker, the red one, they are not expensive and they make things easier.
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Post by farmchix on Apr 8, 2020 10:16:53 GMT
Here are some I made. I stopped using elastic and just started making ties, which does slow me down.  |
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Post by Use Less on Apr 8, 2020 10:40:34 GMT
A friend is making a mask of her own design that uses shoes laces drawstring style. I think it may have a wire inserted to go over the nose. The mask is snugger against the face, and doesn't hurt the ears. She posted on fb. If she shares her pattern, I'll try to put it here.
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Post by farmchix on Apr 8, 2020 10:42:31 GMT
A friend is making a mask of her own design that uses shoes laces drawstring style. I think it may have a wire inserted to go over the nose. The mask is snugger against the face, and doesn't hurt the ears. She posted on fb. If she shares her pattern, I'll try to put it here. Ours have copper wire for the nose and a pocket for a filter. |
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Post by feather on Apr 8, 2020 20:21:43 GMT
I just shake my head, but my mouth made a smile I could not hold back.  |
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Post by mogal on Apr 8, 2020 20:34:14 GMT
I just shake my head, but my mouth made a smile I could not hold back. Just how many likes can I give that picture? What a hoot! |
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Post by dw on Apr 8, 2020 20:40:52 GMT
LOVE that face!!!!
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Post by Tim Horton on Apr 9, 2020 22:37:09 GMT
I just shake my head, but my mouth made a smile I could not hold back. Too good... I MUST have the pattern for this.. Where to find ?? ?? |
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Post by Use Less on Apr 9, 2020 23:24:33 GMT
All the ideas for making masks at home are mind-boggling! Questions:
- I like one I saw that seems to provide good coverage. It cups around the nose, mouth and under the chin. It has a pocket for a filter, but doesn't seem to suggest what filter materials. Anybody read anywhere what you put in the pocket?
- I thought I had interfacing material, and I don't, so I'm looking at folded cloth masks that don't need that for shape and protection. Any links?
- A chart comparing masks puts those made from HEPA vacuum bags right behind N95s, but would I be correct to consider the vac-bag one is meant to be discarded after a few uses?
- I've read of people spraying both N95s and HEPA masks and sticking them in a zip bag for a few days, but I wonder if that works.
- I also read that fabric from a pillowcase is a really good choice. I think the one I held up to the light seemed to be a tighter weave. Yhinking I'll make one from fabric from the scrap box, then cut up my pillow slip.
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Post by farmchix on Apr 10, 2020 8:25:56 GMT
All the ideas for making masks at home are mind-boggling! Questions: - I like one I saw that seems to provide good coverage. It cups around the nose, mouth and under the chin. It has a pocket for a filter, but doesn't seem to suggest what filter materials. Anybody read anywhere what you put in the pocket? - I thought I had interfacing material, and I don't, so I'm looking at folded cloth masks that don't need that for shape and protection. Any links? - A chart comparing masks puts those made from HEPA vacuum bags right behind N95s, but would I be correct to consider the vac-bag one is meant to be discarded after a few uses? - I've read of people spraying both N95s and HEPA masks and sticking them in a zip bag for a few days, but I wonder if that works. - I also read that fabric from a pillowcase is a really good choice. I think the one I held up to the light seemed to be a tighter weave. Yhinking I'll make one from fabric from the scrap box, then cut up my pillow slip. No on the HEPA vacuum bag. They are now saying you will get glass particulates in your lungs. I use batting scraps in my mask. Just wash the mask in the washer. Soap gets rid of the virus....like washing your hands. Do NOT put them in the microwave. Lots of pics showing up where they burned. |
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Post by Use Less on Apr 10, 2020 10:47:09 GMT
Thanks for the update on HEPA vac bags.
I don't have any batting, but I do have some chamois and a cloth shop towel that could work in the mask pocket. I'm guessing the idea is to make it thicker, to keep more from passing in or out. I wonder why the masks aren't being made 3 fabric layers thick?
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Post by dw on Apr 10, 2020 13:49:56 GMT
I saw directions on the net where they used flannel as the middle layer so it was 3 layers. I made mine with just 2 cotton layers and I think the t-shirt ties worked better than elastic around the ears.
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Post by feather on Apr 11, 2020 23:31:42 GMT
I read an article that said a group tested 'blue shop cloths', of different brands for a middle layer, which they tested to be an improvement over cloth alone.
I sewed just cloth masks, two layers, tight weave cotton, with ties. We've been handwashing in hot water and detergent in the sink, then line drying. This is just for going to the gas station or grocery.
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Post by Use Less on Apr 12, 2020 11:51:42 GMT
I made 3 masks yesterday, using the no-pocket pattern at instructables.com.
#1 Surprised that "regular" fits me pretty well. It looks small. Two cloth layers, paper & wire tape from a lettuce. I may have sewn deeper seams than they intend.
#2 "Large", this one with a felt layer. It shaped very well, but it's big for my face. I used coated wire: too heavy. I had to shape it away from my face, not squeeze around my nose. I cut the felt less wide than the cloth so the elastic channels will gather.
#3 Back to the regular, but cut it longer. 3 cloth layers, also cutting the middle less wide. It may be a little too long, but probably better that than short.
#4 I have two dryer sheets soaking in dish soap, to remove some of the softener. I'm going to try that as a middle layer. I don't have any interfacing material. (Long story already told elsewhere.) Doing "regular, not quite as much extra length, trimming dryer sheets back to make the channel less bulky.
That will do it for my round elastic, but I have some flat, some small-diameter bungy cord from a box of camping supplies, and some elastic thread I thought I might be able to crochet into cord.
The length of elastic they give in the instructions is way too long, btw. It also helps to clip at the curve more times, and to trim across the square corners so there's less bulk when turning right side out.
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Post by feather on Apr 12, 2020 22:50:49 GMT
Nice! ! I like the flower ones the best. I don't have hay fever, they won't bother me.   |
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Post by feather on Apr 13, 2020 16:40:05 GMT
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Post by lilith on Apr 14, 2020 3:54:02 GMT
Here is what I have learned about masks.
In order to be effective, the mask needs to seal all around the nose and mouth. This is why many have a pocket for a copper wire or pipe cleaner over the nose. If it doesn't seal, the mask won't reduce the spread of your germs and you can breathe in other people's germs.
Masks are a lot like car radiators when it comes to air flow. Masks should be easy to move air through, but in order for them to cool/filter effectively, the air needs to change directions multiple times in order to trap things like viruses and dust particles before they reach our lungs. With woven fabrics there is little change in the airflow through the fabric. Pressed fabrics have fibers running all sorts of directions. This is why surgical masks and n95 dust masks are made from a pressed polypropylene fabric. A little research on polypropylene fabric uses, and you can find a washable polypropylene to use as filter material. You can not use high heat on it tho! It will just melt - so line dry or low heat and low heat ironing only! I'm fairly certain this is why surgical masks are single use only.
I came up with a design the most of our truck drivers really like. It ended up looking like a ninja mask lol. No idea how to share images for a pattern tho.
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Post by pauline on Apr 15, 2020 3:02:19 GMT
i have used the pattern from www.craftpassion.com to make 5 mask's i have put a liner of polypropylene in a couple of them it is the same fabric as your reusable grocery bags from walmart so if you are desperate you could use a clean bag that hasn't been in any stores or public spaces for the last couple of weeks as a liner |
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Post by dodgesmammaw on Apr 17, 2020 3:14:55 GMT
I have made several masks. I am using the 3 layers type pattern. I am using flannel for inside layer. I have friends that Do not sew I have sent 10 to. The guy took half of them to work to share with his coworkers. He has requested another batch.
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