This is the last of the 49 masks I made due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. There is a place on the back for a filter. Everyone seems to be making them with 7 inch elastic for the ears but the masks fall off my face if I use 7 inches. I need 6 inches and I have heard others say they need 8 inches. I made my own ties so it is adjustable for everyone. I made some smaller ones for my great niece and great nephew.
My brother. niece and grand nephew all have asthma. Everyone in my house is still in a profession considered crucial during this pandemic (take out food, veterinary clinic) and I wanted all the co-workers protected so my family is less likely to bring something home from work. Some of those people have asked for masks for their friends or family at home. I keep getting more requests.
I have to stop making them for awhile though because I need to finish my daughter's quilt by her birthday in about 10 days.
Here is a link to the pattern I used. I just cut 2 straps 1 1/2 inches wide from selvage to selvage for the ties. Iron the straps in half lengthwise to find the center. Iron each edge lengthwise to the center, then iron the ties in half again lengthwise where the initial fold was. Insert the mask edges in the center of the ties and top-stitch the length of the tie while attaching it to the mask. Put a knot in the ends of the ties. I used a half pipe cleaner to make it adjustable to the nose. Face mask video
I found that the pipe cleaner opened up the seams and migrated out of the mask when washed and dried so I recommend hand washing and line dry or iron dry.
