Link to your pics? How long did each one take you? I’m averaging 20 mins each.
There is a new image @Kwality570 drafted for us that can be printed out, it should print the right size so long as you don’t choose the “fit to size” option on your printer.
Do not stitch the centre front to the lining! The centre front edge stitching is just on the front curve & is optional. Hopefully we get the video done soon & y’all can compare it to the written instructions to let me know if there’s anything could be explained differently.
I’ve no pix. I had to get them in the mail ASAP to get to my mam. I completely forgot to take any pictures.
I’d say they’re taking 10-15 minutes each. But I’m not pinning and not pressing, I’m using the edge stitching to neaten the edge. And I’m using tee-shirt yarn.
Excellent! I knew a quicker stitcher could cut down the time. I have been pinning, I don’t usually but I have and ironing quite a bit as well along with the extra edge stitching down the front which can be fussy so I do that part slowly.
Did you see the tip on using nylon stocking for ties? I have some from when I felted wool stones, I’m going to try it.
I couldn’t get Kwality570’s image to print at the exact size- I had to increase the image to 200% (the max allowed on my mom’s printer), and the 1"box is still a smidgen shy (almost 1/8"). But, I’m just going to cut it a little bit bigger. But, I’ll be making at least one mask using this pattern today (I’m sort of being overruled).
Did you copy it into your computer files and print from there? I can always email you a copy if you’d like. Or try the trick of getting it up on your screen in the right size and tracing it, that’s honestly how I do everything, lol.
I posted a quick tutorial on making nose wires from an aluminum baking pan or soda can.
I had the same issue and was never able to get the 1” square to be the perfect size. I tried printing from chrome and downloading to my computer first.
Here’s mine! I made the large size at the scale that I printed it out. It fits me well, I think. I like that it doesn’t go high up on my face- I was wearing one before that was hitting the bottom of my eyes.
The directions were great! I missed a couple of steps, but I was sewing another style at the same time. When I looked back at the directions, it made perfect sense
Wonderful! It fits you great! I first make the HK pattern but it’s flatter across the top and I found where it hit the eye uncomfortable too. The craftpassion mask had a good nose curve but the flat bottom doesn’t cup the face for a good seal. And so many have a folded over elastic channel that is way too thick. This one fixes all those things for me.
Do you use google drive or Dropbox or another file storage site at all? If you use gmail, you should have a few gigs of free google drive storage. You could upload a PDF and post a link here.
Yes! From start to finish, 20 mins, even the smallest size which is a bit trickier to turn only took an extra 3 minutes. Edel says she’s making them in 10-15, she leaves out pinning and ironing and the edge stitching on the centre front. I think it’s that fast because there is only the one line of stitching to finish.
Thank you for putting up your pattern and directions! I tested it this weekend. I used thin fusible interfacing for 3, left 1 without, and left off the nose wires. Finished with jersey knit strips and squeeze toggles.
This is the first mask I’ve made that fits my boss (I tried 2 others on him already) and he can talk without it sliding off his face. If I make him another one though, I will create at XL size in this shape since it still rides a bit low on his nose. His is the one I left off interfacing as it needs to be worn during work in the greenhouse, which is very hot and sweaty.
I like that I can double up the fabric to cut the pieces, but this means I use up more of my fun fabrics. The other pattern I’ve been using can have plain lining, which is also nice for easily telling which is the inside if you have to take it off and put it back on.
When I make more masks, I think I will re-draw the craftpassion pattern to this shape since I’ve got a pretty good speedy method chain sewing those.
Excellent! That looks like a very good fit on you. A couple suggestions, one is to sew the channel for the elastic a bit closer to the edge. Because that seam allowance is just turned under, sewing in closer will keep it in place more securely, especially if the tie ever needs to be replaced. Second, for your boss I highly recommend the nose wire. It is what keeps the mask firmly in place on my man’s face and he is a big guy with a beard. Without a wire, any mask slides down on him.
I’m curious to know what you will do differently with the craftpassion mask that will make it faster, I hope you’ll share when you next sew some.
@Mountains_and_Clouds, your masks look great too! Does beardy man have a ZZ-Top thing going on? LOL!
@Kwality570 that you very much for putting the pattern on google drive, I really appreciate your help with this
Hm I do see that channel measurement in the directions now that I reread. Why do we leave so much space for it on the first pass?
I will try one with a nose wire, but I’m worried that if it’s the thing holding the mask up then it will get uncomfortable when worn for a full workday. Does anyone else wear cloth masks for long periods?
I will take some process pictures next time I do a big batch!
