Face Masks

I made The first set of shaped face masks with place to put insert & wire  by was following the patterns on this site.  https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/ . 

I also learned how to make t-shirt string/yarn https://www.craftpassion.com/recycle-tutorial-making-of-t-shirt-yarn/ .When I was making these masks there were a lot of shortages. I used an old tired sewing machine so my stitches aren't perfect. Broke 3 needles (luckily I had spares) until I figured out how to sew small seams through multiple layers of fabric.

Ready to go to work in Denver and not get the $1000 fine.

When it appeared that my sister in Colorado would need more face masks, I made these pleated, one size fits most, masks from Instructables that also had a place to put insert & wire.  https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Face-Mask-With-Filter-Pocket/ . I like putting t-shirt string in so the loop is behind the neck. I like this pattern because you just cut one piece and 2 edge pieces. However it's more of a general mask and is not fitted.

Then I noticed on my youtube feed a video from fabric patch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbqkLcPHhcQ

Here is a sheet explaining material used to makes masks for nurses so they wouldn't need to keep reusing the same N95 mask multiples times https://media.rainpos.com/220/fp95s.pdf

Here's a link to their website where you can get a fitted pattern for your face and watch more videos.

http://www.fabricpatch.net/face-masks-for-covid-19-relief.htm

I haven't gotten around to making any masks from this site yet. However I am intrigued that the mask is lower under the eyes which may provide a better fit and prevent steaming up glasses.

The tie from coffee bag will probably be more comfortable than floral wire. Pipe cleaners aren't strong enough to keep the mask shaped around my beaky nose and minimize steaming up my glasses. I'd like to try cutting up a thin disposable metal pan, folding it, then taping sharp edges.

I think I would prefer to have a removable nose wire piece. I don't think that I will ever use a filter pocket. 2 layers of cloth is enough.