More Face Masks 2020

More Face Masks 2020

Now that Lock Down is easing and we are able to go about more I realised that two Face Masks were not enough. Having failed dismally the first time as shown in my blog Dis-Mask-Trophy I was ready to try again.

Fold & Pin Mask

Starting with my default Mask Shape and Ties I did the usual thing of finding the Centre by Folding and Pinning.

Fold Tie Under

This time in order to change the Shape of the Mask I decided to try Folding the Tie Under itself.

Pin Tie Under

By Folding the Tie Under on both Sides it created this Shape.

Stitch Edge

Once I was satisfied that the Sections were equal I Blanket Stitched them. Note that I am only doing the Edges and not the other Side of the Ties.

Sewn Edges

 

By not Sewing the other Side of the Ties it gives the material more movement. Thus you are not losing Depth at the Centre only at the Edges.

Pin Diagonals

As shown in the previous photograph this has created a Pyramid Shape formed by two Diagonals. I have smoothed and Pinned these ready for Sewing.

Sew Diagonals

I have Sewn the Diagonals but I have not gone right up to the Centre. This allows room for my Nose.

Mask so Far

As you can see in the above photography that it has completely altered the Shape of the Mask