You either use cotton ribbons (holds up to high washing temperatures better) or elastic which is easier to use.
If you are making a mask for somebody with a disability (or think arthrits in their hands or shoulders) tying a ribbon is probably very hard and painful. Small children will probably have a hard time too.
I would recommend using elastic (unless you plan to use the masks daily), because it's more practical and unassuming! It's super easy to change the elastic if it happens to become limp anyway :)
BTW - a mask is no excuse to ignore social distancing! So don't fall victim to a false sense of security!
Option 1: Ribbons
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Just thread a ribbon through each side |
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Use a safety pin to make your life easier (a bobby pin will work too, but is a bit harsher for your ribbon) |
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The ribbons get tied behind your back |
Option 1.1. instead of using 2 ribbons use 1 long ribbon instead (ommit one of the knots in the picture above for a continious piece of ribbon)
Option 2: Elastic
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Two loops for your ears |
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My favourite option: one continious loop behind your head |
One long shoelace also works well (at least for the small mask)! Insert the ends top down on each side of the mask so you get one top loop on the back of your head and the ends to tie together in the neck.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thank you :)
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