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« on: April 08, 2020, 07:40:16 pm »
I joined a Facebook group for the city near me for making masks. I made my first five today - here's the first one:
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There are no ties because they have a bunch of people making ties from donated t-shirts. It turned out pretty well, but the next four were better as I worked out better how to get the pleats more even and straight. And the right way - the pleats are supposed to go down, not up! (There's a reason, but I forget what it is.) Here's the link to the tutorial I used. It's pretty straightforward for the most part, but if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

http://tamarasjoy.com/how-to-sew-a-face-mask/

Here's the video to go with the above tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge3cxTshb5I&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0uvrPCfOmZlYMR9rNAN2ofv7-_qcVdIfHpWwwhJeNS9UDb27MzsNnbR3g

Here's another link to a thingy you can make if you use the elastic instead of the ties, to save your ears from irritation.
https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/163744?fbclid=IwAR18zqhIE9H5bIGLYI8TChZBi3fHJsi6VFGkitI8A7-bPuWEbD5tRfDsXdY
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Re: Masks
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2020, 08:07:23 pm »
I have seen some homemade masks and think they are cute. I haven’t sewn in about 4 years, but I am thinking I might try. To do this. I have a lot of pillowcases and t-shirts. Wish me luck.
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« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2020, 09:14:29 pm »
The pleats on the ones we bought when I had breast cancer were one way on the front and the other way on the back.  And can't you just flip that one around and have the pleats going the correct way?

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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2020, 09:37:10 pm »
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And can’t you just flip that one around and have the pleats going the correct way?

Depends if she’s already sewn a piece of metal in there.

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Re: Masks
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2020, 10:35:08 pm »
I forget the reason that the pleats are supposed to go down, but you're right, they do go down on the other side, and it doesn't really make a lot of sense to me as the pleats actually unfold when you put them on. They are what allow it to go under your chin. And yes, the nose wire is put in place before the pleats are done. But, if it is essential that they go the other way, the person can always wear it with the  other side out - the only thing that will happen then is that the slit for the filter will be on the outside, and that may not be optimal. On the other hand, there are masks with the filter slot on the very top, and they don't have a flap to cover that opening, so maybe that wouldn't matter then. I don't know... I just try to follow directions! (and, apparently, not too successfully at times!)

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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2020, 06:44:31 am »
I believe that the pleats are to go down on the outside of the mask so that the droplets don't fall into the pleat.
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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2020, 09:22:13 am »
that "not making a pleat to catch droplets" but also I think they unfold more easily and mold to your chin more easily when they point down on the outside.

I'd think you'd want them to be in nested pleats before you sew the sides on.

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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2020, 06:42:34 pm »
I have a sewing machine but I don't sew.  I may have to try to figure it out, if I have time after working on all my seedlings and getting ready for planting!
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« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2020, 01:33:42 am »
Well, I put in some time at the sewing machine tonight and think I will have 4 done by tomorrow morning. I don't know why they seem so hard to make, because they really aren't difficult,  I think I'm just feeling stressed. I've never made something that people are using to help keep alive.

I'm not doing the pleated ones, but the ones that can go over the ones at the hospital.
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2020, 09:58:22 am »
I have just seen a post on Facebook with a crocheted outer mask with a lining and filter pocket.  I can probably managed that!  I'll probably have to use pillowcases for the lining.

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« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2020, 12:49:13 pm »
Well, I put in some time at the sewing machine tonight and think I will have 4 done by tomorrow morning. I don't know why they seem so hard to make, because they really aren't difficult,  I think I'm just feeling stressed. I've never made something that people are using to help keep alive.

I'm not doing the pleated ones, but the ones that can go over the ones at the hospital.

Gmatoy - I think there's something to that. I got a bunch of rectangles cut last Saturday and made one on Sunday. I haven't been able to bring myself to do anymore in the evenings when I get home. I've had a few people ask for them, so tomorrow I will make myself sit down and crank them out.
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« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2020, 02:09:06 pm »
VorGuy has "taken orders" from his parents & the sibling who lives with them, I have "orders" from DD & her family, and of course a few for our own household. 

I am moderating another forum (nameless here to avoid my name getting searchable instead of just my self-chosen nickname) and the whole subject of face masks blew up into a *Perfect Storm* level of crazy.  To the point that the words "f*ce m*sk" may cause me to experience varying levels of anxiety & dread when they appear on my computer screen.

The forum got switched to 100% moderation due to an inability to "follow the rules" - heck, I'm not sure that all the new members are reading the rules before they make their first posts...

But I need to cut out and sew over four dozen masks for ten people and not everyone knows "their size" - so a second round orders may very well come in...I'm glad that my mother is healthy enough to sew her own and that I gave a spare sewing machine to an aunt - everyone else on that side of the family is contacting HER!

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« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2020, 04:34:28 pm »
I've been making them for several weeks, following the pattern provided by the local medical center, although I have given all mine to the social service agency where I volunteer, and a few to friends/neighbors.

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« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2020, 09:04:30 pm »
Well, I wish I had only cut out a few before sewing some up. I think the pattern I used is too small for some people. The next size up works much better, in the pattern I'm using.  So the man size is better for most of my family than the woman/teen one. I may offer the others to the family with children, as they could probably use them. I completed 6 yesterday and  4 so far today. I'm going to try to do 3 more tonight and then finish the last 5 tomorrow.

I realized today that my knee doesn't like the pedal to my sewing machine at all. So pain is a part of the whole sewing experience.
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« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2020, 09:10:10 pm »
Are you able to switch the pedal to the other foot?  It might take a bit to get used to but you'll avoid the knee pain on the bad side.

I switch my mouse over to the left when my right wrist acts up.  I'm a little slower but it gets the job done.
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