Maskin' Robins

Out for a little drive today (guess who did all of the driving) for a change of scenery. As we were walking towards our local JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts shop, wearing our new masks that I sewed last night, we were surprised to see the "social distance" line and decided to first visit Daiso with only 3 persons ahead of us.

"Cover Girls"

When I showed my daughter her a retro Toucan Sam on the lightweight flannel after requesting me to make her a "new" mask, her face lit up. Nothing like "Froot Loops" to brighten a 17-year-old's day.


Pattern Description:
Face mask with option for filter pocket.

Pattern Sizing:
For reference, the distance from the base of my nose to my chin is 6.2 cm or approximately 2.44 inches.

"I've Just Sewn A Face Mask"

Photo of the pattern piece I used shows the dimensions
widest part of pattern: 4 7/8" or 12.5 cm
longest part of pattern: 6 1/4" or 15.5 cm
vertical edge closest to ears: 7 cm
lowest edge: 4 1/8" or 10.5 cm


The mask in fabric printed with Hello Kitty (Paul Stanley) KISS band themed was sewn from the "trace around a dish plate" pattern (the fit was odd for us)

"Here Comes The Sewn"

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I drew a template from a face mask given to my husband by his friend at work that his wife sewed.


Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes. After watching several face mask how to's on youtube of the similar shape, I prefer the construction of the one with a pocket (3rd layer) for inserting a "filter'. I use a dryer sheet for that "fresh" scent.

This video depicts the procedures that I closely followed:
You Tube Facemask Tutorial by Priyanka Art Craft

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
My daughter and I liked the fit (neither too large nor small). Just like any pattern, the dimensions can be customized.

Fabric Used:
Licensed cottons from my stash and remnants from previous projects. The originally uncut "Froot Loops" fabric is a lightweight flannel and the black and white fox fabric that I'm wearing appears to be an ITY knit.

"Abbey Sewed" and "Foxy Lady"

Purr-sonal Purr-tection: "These Cool Cats"

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
With the scarcity of elastic at JoAnn's and other stores, I created the "ear loops" in the same fabric as the mask. I cut a pair of strips on the bias each being 9" in length and 1.25" in width. I sewed straps 3/8" in width, stitching wrong sides together and turning them inside out with a safety pin. The "ear fabric loops" are more comfortable than elastic.

Before stitching the ear loops permanently to ends of the mask, my daughter or I would them on, with the ear straps to the ends secured temporarily with safety pins, adjusting as needed.

"Magical Mouse-tery Contour"

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes. I might try sewing a pleated one again and there are a few with youtube videos that look interesting.

Conclusion:
Never thought we would wear them on simple trips to the store to buy essentials, but it's better to be safe.

"I Get By With A Little Help From My FRIENDS"

"Face" the Music: One of those catchy Beatle songs that is now stuck on my mind!
I've Just Seen A Face from 1965