12-05-2020, 01:13 PM
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Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52609777Example:
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...-face-covering
Example:
Has anyone created one of these or similar? Were they wearable?
12-05-2020, 01:46 PM
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Re: Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask
I mentioned recently that Mrs mart has made quite a few masks that have been well received. The downloadable pattern can be found at eatpraycreate.comShe's on her 15th one now. She has made me one but I haven't worn it yet because I haven't been anywhere. The time might come though.
12-05-2020, 01:52 PM
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Re: Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask
I made a face mask the other day with 2 layers of cotton fabric outside and 4 of butter muslin inside. I will make another later today..My DIL sent the pattern, she has made 11 so far for friends and family ...
https://www.craftpassion.com/face-ma...e-mask-pattern
This is the one I made ....
12-05-2020, 01:58 PM
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Re: Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask
Originally Posted by mart
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I mentioned recently that Mrs mart has made quite a few masks that have been well received. The downloadable pattern can be found at eatpraycreate.comShe's on her 15th one now. She has made me one but I haven't worn it yet because I haven't been anywhere. The time might come though.
I've noted that one for later, once I've got past the bandanna/T-shirt stage and acquired some sewing skill .....
The time came for me yesterday when I visited the GP's surgery - I had to wear a face covering, preferably a mask, but otherwise a scarf - I wore a scarf but it was far from ideal, so I've ordered some medical masks but I thought I'd create some temporary ones while awaiting delivery.
12-05-2020, 02:02 PM
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Re: Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask
Originally Posted by Meg
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I made a face mask the other day with 2 layers of cotton fabric outside and 4 of butter muslin inside. I will make another later today..My DIL sent the pattern, she has made 11 so far for friends and family ...
https://www.craftpassion.com/face-ma...e-mask-pattern
This is the one I made ....
12-05-2020, 02:10 PM
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Re: Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask
I think a problem comes for those who wear glasses. If the masks don't seal around the nose very well, glasses can steam up. The recommendation with the ones Mrs mart made was to sew some soft-covered garden wire into the top seam of the mask so it could be moulded around the nose and stay that way.I just happened to have some rubber-covered garden wire that was suitable for the job.
12-05-2020, 02:28 PM
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Re: Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask
Originally Posted by mart
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I think a problem comes for those who wear glasses. If the masks don't seal around the nose very well, glasses can steam up. The recommendation with the ones Mrs mart made was to sew some soft-covered garden wire into the top seam of the mask so it could be moulded around the nose and stay that way.I just happened to have some rubber-covered garden wire that was suitable for the job.
12-05-2020, 02:38 PM
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Re: Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask
Originally Posted by mart
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I mentioned recently that Mrs mart has made quite a few masks that have been well received. The downloadable pattern can be found at eatpraycreate.comShe's on her 15th one now. She has made me one but I haven't worn it yet because I haven't been anywhere. The time might come though.
12-05-2020, 02:46 PM
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Re: Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask
I've made lots like Meg's. Mine are reversible, just used different cotton fabric on each side. Just for family and friends.They can be washed in hot soapy water and a hot iron used to kill any germs (hopefully)
I've used up lots of fat quarter scraps, I knew they come in handy one day!
12-05-2020, 02:48 PM
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Re: Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask
Originally Posted by mart
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I think a problem comes for those who wear glasses. If the masks don't seal around the nose very well, glasses can steam up. The recommendation with the ones Mrs mart made was to sew some soft-covered garden wire into the top seam of the mask so it could be moulded around the nose and stay that way.I just happened to have some rubber-covered garden wire that was suitable for the job.
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