Mask Ear Saver Instructions

Learn how to sew an ear saver 3 different ways.

Mask ear saver instructions. Simply hook the elastic loops of a face mask over the buttons and stop the chafing. 5 long by 1 5 wide. For each inch you d like to add to the finished size add 4 stitches to the starting chain. Other problems can emerge while wearing the mask like the mask being too big or falling down one s face so an ear guard can help keeping the mask in place without the need to adjust it every few minutes and touching the face.

These simple diy ear savers are made to help protect the ears from chafing when wearing a medical face mask. This seems like one of the softest easiest options. Remember the finished item will stretch a bit with wear. To make the ear saver longer or shorter add or subtract stitches from the starting chain.

No sew diy headband mask ear saver. Grab an old t shirt and a couple buttons and make one of these headbands. Video tutorial by angie holden on youtube. Buttons can be sewn on any headband just make sure not to place the buttons too high the buttons should be near the high back part of the ear.

Face masks with the elastic that goes over the ears can be very uncomfortable when wearing for long periods of time. This face mask ear savers free knitting pattern is a super quick cotton stash buster project to protect ears from the elastic on surgical masks. You wear the ear savers around the back of your head above the nape of your neck. They are worn behind the head and the elastic goes around the 2 buttons.

Ear savers are small strips of fabric with buttons on each end to hold the elastic ear loops on face masks. We can make lots of diy ear savers in a short time and donate them to the local hospital to help the staff out. Wearing a mask with elastic straps for hours on end can cause extreme irritation behind the ears. All you ll need is a hand sewing needle thread and a couple buttons.

Ear saver crochet pattern. After many requests from doctors nurses and healthcare providers for a solution to this problem i came up with three different ways to put less strain on their ears. Elastic masks that hook around your ears can be painful after a lot of wear. These crocheted ear saver mask bands can relieve the pressure from the elastic of masks.

If you re going to cut up a t shirt you might as well make a few. These ear saver patterns allow the masks to hook to onto something other than your ear. Ear savers are great because they take the pressure off the backs of your ears and help to protect them from skin irritation and chafing. This is an easy extender for face masks that relieves the elastic around your ears and can tighten a loose face mask.

Many friends are getting sores on their ears. These are a great item to donate to hospitals to show support to nurses and healthcare professionals. If you re looking to make a washable mask please see my other videos. Also they help the masks fit tighter on smaller heads.