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Stitching & Crafting Room:  More sewing time for masks...  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - May 16 2020 : 10:07:36 AM
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Well,,, more sewing time to make a few more masks...
just a bit of whimsy..
Unfortunately I can't machine embroider on the curved masks..
I have been making a few more masks for some people in our community...
I make both the rectangle masks and the curved masks.. and in the rectangle masks, I stitch in a casing pocket and insert a chennile pipe cleaner for over the bridge of the nose.
Keeping busy... hope I never run out of fabric! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on May 16 2020 10:35:38 AM |
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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl
1334 Posts
Barbara
Flat Top
WV
USA
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Posted - May 16 2020 : 5:25:05 PM
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Love this Grace---so cool.
Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2020 : 06:27:45 AM
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That looks great! Your community is very fortunate to have such a talented seamstress helping out. I like the addition of the pipe cleaner over the nose. I have found that if I keep my mask up high on my nose my sunglasses don't fog up. Keeping it there though is challenging and I do my best not to touch my face when adjusting it. The pipe cleaner solution would solve that problem.
Happy sewing & stay healthy!
Dawn in IL
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2020 : 3:35:21 PM
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I ran out of pipe cleaners so the last 2 pair of masks I made do not have pipe cleaners in them.. ,, but next time I make a trip to Walmart, I will see if they have any pipe cleaners in the Craft & sewing section.. oh, and 1/4" elastic as well...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2382 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2382 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2020 : 8:06:56 PM
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I like my mask better without the pipe cleaner and I like the round elastic better than the ˝ inch stuff; it's softer. I had to buy a hugh spool of it. PM me your address and I'll mail you some.
Judith
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Happiness is Homemade |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7237 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 20 2020 : 1:24:00 PM
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Grace, that is adorable! You could even make different colored lips so you can change your lipstick to match your outfit!
Krista |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 20 2020 : 8:12:42 PM
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I think a cat mouth with whiskers or a Winnie the Pooh face. A rose in the teeth face. Oh, I could come up with tons of ideas but I don't embroider that well.
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
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Posted - May 21 2020 : 04:38:26 AM
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Or you could attach a mustache for gentlemen.
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
There's no place like home!
Dorothy Gale
Nature speaks in symbols and in signs.
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MrsMath
True Blue Farmgirl
82 Posts
Jessie
Florida
USA
82 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2020 : 11:09:35 AM
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2382 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2382 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2020 : 12:00:32 PM
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Love the cat mouth idea! That would be really cute with some cat ears, too.
Judith
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Happiness is Homemade |
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cowgirlup@21
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Darla
Hadashville
Manitoba
Canada
15 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2020 : 12:03:19 PM
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Here is a mask pattern that I have found.
Cheers!! |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2382 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2382 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2020 : 12:06:17 PM
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At first I really liked that pattern but thinking about it later made me wonder if having a seam right infant of your nose and mouth is really a good idea....
Judith
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Happiness is Homemade |
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cowgirlup@21
Farmgirl in Training
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Darla
Hadashville
Manitoba
Canada
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Posted - May 27 2020 : 12:11:08 PM
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I like it because it sits firml;y on your face and it is more stable than the other template. It also looks like it would be easier to breath through.
An individual preferance.
Cheers!! |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2020 : 1:09:00 PM
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I actually have made both,, and like both equally.. so I wear which ever one matches my mood or outfit! lol!
That being said, hubby likes the curved one better.. but he is a boy, so he doesn't count! lolol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2020 : 2:47:46 PM
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Grace, I love that mask with the pink lips!! It is just hilarious and wonderful bit of humor.. I bet everyone who sees you wearing it breaks into a smile!! Happy therapy wile being safe in a pandemic! I call that Farmgirl Genius!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2020 : 12:35:22 PM
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Hi Grace (and everyone) . . .
I am at 300+ masks now and have come up with some shortcuts and tips. I just got an order of pipe cleaners -- they work OK but I prefer using pieces of wire raided from hubby's shop. Bailing wire, etc. Cut a 6"piece and fold and crimp the edges so the wire doesn't tear the fabric. The wire holds it's shape better than the pipe cleaner. I make both the pleated and Olson style masks. I have found most people like the pleated ones best. My pattern has a pocket for an additional filter insert which is nice. I have embroidered on the curved Olson ones by doing the embroidery first and then cutting the piece out. I like the flat very narrow (1/8"?) elastic as it is softer on the ears and easily lays in the trough when you sew on the side binding strips. That way you don't have to do the pulling through the channel thing when the mask is done. I just tie the elastic ends loosely and leave them on the outside. That way the user can retie to fit and then pull the knot through the binding channel. Does any of this make sense? Keep making masks sisters . . . . I don't think this madness is over . . . |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2020 : 4:39:03 PM
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I was in the Bank last week, and the counter clerk had this holding her mask...
remember the "Barrel of Monkey" game? well she used one of the monkey pieces to keep the elastic off her ears..
I happen to have a couple,, I use them as plant pot deco hangers... I may have to steal one off the flower pot and use for my mask!!!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2382 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2382 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2020 : 5:18:56 PM
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First the buttons, now monkeys. I love the innovations.
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6724 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2020 : 6:49:37 PM
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Those masks are so cute Grace.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and
when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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