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The recent introduction of COVID-19 inspired me to reinvest time, energy and efforts into creating functional art.
People ask folks, "What have you been doing while social distancing?" Initially, I was finding it really hard to do anything productive. Then, the desire to create masks for my partner sparked a determination to return to sewing, something I hadn't done in years. Making multiple masks by hand was tedious- so, I invested some of my stimulus $ into a sewing machine and supplies. After constructing a design that I really liked, growing more comfortable with the multiple steps, and stocking up on materials I've decided to sell some in small batches. |
Mask details: These masks are made by me with TLC and a desire to make being safer fashionable.***
All of my cloth masks have the following features!
- 3 layers of fabric:
pressure contouring that helps with fit and eyeglass steam.
- Pleats: Sewn at sides to aid in creating a closer fit on face and allow for adjustments in coverage.
- Color-coordinated, bias tape ties: These line the top and bottom for tying and style.
- Fabric Style Variety: There are currently dozens of fabric patterns to choose from!
*** DISCLAIMER*** Please be advised that these are NOT surgical grade N95 masks. However, the CDC recommends folks wear cloth masks to help protect others and help lessen the spread of COVID-19. Also, information about COVID-19 is regularly adapting and being updated as people better understand it. Please see www.CDC.gov for more info.
Cleaning and Care Updated Info:
Do not iron the mask! Gently re-adjust the wire after washing.
These masks can be machine washed and dried.
I personally machine wash and dry my masks in a large garment bag so the straps don't tangle with my other laundry.
Below are additional suggestions I have come across in my research in regards to ways to consider cleaning masks:
All of my cloth masks have the following features!
- 3 layers of fabric:
- 100% calico/quilting cotton patterned front
- 100% cotton t-shirt back or quilting cotton back
- Filti filter fabric sewn in as middle additional fabric layer. (Details on their website www.Filti.com)
pressure contouring that helps with fit and eyeglass steam.
- Pleats: Sewn at sides to aid in creating a closer fit on face and allow for adjustments in coverage.
- Color-coordinated, bias tape ties: These line the top and bottom for tying and style.
- Fabric Style Variety: There are currently dozens of fabric patterns to choose from!
*** DISCLAIMER*** Please be advised that these are NOT surgical grade N95 masks. However, the CDC recommends folks wear cloth masks to help protect others and help lessen the spread of COVID-19. Also, information about COVID-19 is regularly adapting and being updated as people better understand it. Please see www.CDC.gov for more info.
Cleaning and Care Updated Info:
Do not iron the mask! Gently re-adjust the wire after washing.
These masks can be machine washed and dried.
I personally machine wash and dry my masks in a large garment bag so the straps don't tangle with my other laundry.
Below are additional suggestions I have come across in my research in regards to ways to consider cleaning masks:
- Some recommend baking masks, between 2 sheets of aluminum foil, at 155 degrees F, along with a container of water in the oven, for 30 minutes. (I tried this with my masks and they survived.)
- Some recommend sunlight as a means of drying/ disinfecting
- Some recommend adding disinfecting bleach to the washing machine (the way you normally would add it to wash a load).
- The virus has a shelf life, so also, leaving laundry resting means it is also slowly deteriorating while waiting to be washed.