Mask Pattern Elastic Around Ears
Plastic ear savers are one of the most popular ways to prevent behind the ear irritation.
Mask pattern elastic around ears. April 5 2020 at 9 18 am. Some people have gotten creative and started making headbands with buttons to attach the. The only elastic we can find in stores is round what is the best way to make an ear flap to this pattern so these elastic doesn t have to be stritched in. Ear chafing from wearing masks has become a common complaint due to the elastic rubbing behind your ears.
The trouble is these elastic bands that wrap around the ears put pressure on those ears pulling against them. Now it will fit up around the back of your head relieving the pressure from your ears. For this mask there are options for elastic ear loops or one continuous elastic loop that goes through each side casing so the elastic loops each wrap around the back of the head and reduce strain on the ears. Sew around the rest of the mask trim threads and you re done.
Rounded elastic is harder to sew securely in place as well as less comfortable to wear around the ears. Simply wrap the mask s elastic straps around the clip rather than your ears to immediately. The pandemic is proving that it s necessary and helpful though so here we are. How to adjust the ear loops of your face mask.
Simply cut the ear loops in half. Simply tie an extra piece of elastic or string between the two ear loops of your mask. White is preferred but other colors are acceptable. If you re looking to make a washable mask please see my other videos.
This is an easy extender for face masks that relieves the elastic around your ears and can tighten a loose face mask. Flat elastic in 1 8 1 4 or 3 8 widths will work with the mask pattern shown in the video link by deaconess health. That alone can be painful but then consider people who wear glasses. The olson mask pattern uses elastic hair ties that are sewn in at the same time that you make the casings.
It is helpful to prewash fabric but you can wash it at the end as well. I only wear my mask when leaving the house to go to the grocery store or take my kids to the eye doctor don t ask. This option is great for medium sized users who will not wear the mask all of the time. It s rare that a mask becomes an every day all day accessory.