Fitted Mask Pattern No Center Seam
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Fitted mask pattern no center seam. Otherwise i love the mask and all your other creations. Pdf pattern link is here. The seam allowance is 1cm 3 8 of an inch and is included in the pattern. Despite the famous quote that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery this pattern is intellectual property to which i own the rights.
I think the key is no seam with a flat piece of wire across the top that forms around the nose. It didn t make sense to me to have that center seam. Those needle holes make the mask more permeable and less of a barrier. Same for outer and lining sections.
For mask without filter opening align the inner facing pieces and outer mask pieces with right sides together and sew along the curve with a seam allowance. Sew the ends of the elastics to the sides on the right side of the fabric forming loops. Mask for a nurse by a nurse that will fit over an n95 mask. I agree with your thoughts about other fitted mask types.
Other fitted masks online just say to clip the seam allowance and press flat. Fuse interfacing to the wrong side of outer fabric pieces. Thank you for making this mask pattern. Then the pleated surgical mask types didn t seem as protective as i d like them to be for my family.
Tightly woven cotton fabric 25 x 50 cm 10x20in elastic 5 mm 3 16 in wide about 50 cm 20in 2 small safety pins. Repeat with lining fabric pieces. It looks like it will fit to a t. Press seam to one side.
Florist s wire or medium weight hobby wire about 20 cm 8in. Cut outer fabric interfacing and lining as indicated on pattern pieces. The center seam can really help with fit though so it s been a bit trade off. Face mask sewing pattern 2 pleated face mask pattern you will need.
Diy mask patterns ft. That keeps the fabric pouched. And i saw the same article with the peter tsai information. My favorite shaped mask without the seam down the middle is this one by rbd that uses darts to create a contour for the nose and chin area as well as slight pleats along the sides.
Center seam won t thread holes reduce efficacy. Original poster 2 points 3 months ago.