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  1. Tracey Pratt says

    June 29, 2020 at 3:00 am

    Dear Brittany
    thank you for your guide and your mask design. During lock-down here in the UK I have been using your design to make masks for friends and family and although mine don’t look as neat as yours, they have worked well and everyone has been pleased to receive and use them. I am, today, trying some with the extra layer for friends who are professional carers. Thank you!!!!

    Tracey
    Somerset, UK

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  2. Sonna Lea Hunsley says

    June 21, 2020 at 6:01 pm

    Do you have a mask template to use for a 10 year old child?

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      June 21, 2020 at 6:42 pm

      Yes, it’s in the tutorial, now more mask sizes! I’d recommend a small for a 10 year old: https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/best-fit-facemask/

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  3. Carol says

    June 8, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    I don’t know what I did wrong. Made plenty of masks. I made the medium. I am average size . It was too short on chin so I adjusted the seam. The mask is at least one inch from the ear. Ok, longer cord. But the worst of it is that it juts out at least half inch over nose to chin. I made it on the fold and did an insert lining. When laid out it fits the pattern. Something isn’t right. Going to chuck it. Tried to add a picture

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  4. Claire says

    June 7, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    I like you video, but your site won’t allow me to download unless I download the EZ Converter. I don’t need that. I have Adobe. Any way of getting the pattern without being forced to download the sponsor’s app?

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      June 11, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      You are being baited by an ad. I apologize about that. Do not click on the ads, look for the linked text under instructions: https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/best-fit-facemask/

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  5. Melodee says

    June 4, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    Thank you so much for the mask pattern-perfect, comfortable fit, made with 100% cotton pastel design outer and 100% white cotton lining. No foggy glasses-what a relief.

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  6. Susan Norman says

    June 1, 2020 at 10:12 am

    Hi! Thanks for your pattern. I have adapted it for use with a serger (so I don’t have to fold and iron every seam) and also sized it down for a “small”. I am making masks for donating and many people have liked your design better than the others I was making. I’m up to about 250-275 given away so far! Your pattern works well for a rotary cutter since the sides are all straight cuts. Thank You!

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  7. Lori S says

    May 27, 2020 at 11:08 am

    Do you sell the best fit face masks. I’m not so talented in the sewing area

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      May 27, 2020 at 10:52 pm

      I don’t sell them. But, here’s the Sellers Database: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a6yqchGZJVuaUw1K2iezY_2ABViFSjog64OmsAEtkjo/edit?usp=sharing

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  8. Theresa Smith says

    May 18, 2020 at 9:12 am

    Brittany, can I use your fitted face mask video on our website?  We are a non-profit organization that moderates an open-source design library of Appropriate Technologies.  It is free to all users–people in 44 countries have downloaded our designs for humanitarian projects worldwide.  You can check out our website.  I’d love to include links to some face mask designs in our library.

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      May 18, 2020 at 11:19 am

      You have my permission to embed the code from my YouTube video on the site. If you don’t know how to do this, let me know. It should be under the share link on YouTube under my video.

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  9. Judith A Ellis says

    May 18, 2020 at 6:43 am

    Hi, I have tried two other face mask but yours is the best and so fast and easy to do. I really love all your ideas and your directions are the best. Thanks for all you do

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  10. Karmna Whitaker says

    May 11, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    Hi, I have tried several different face mask and this one is by the best. With that I wondered how to cut it down to fit a child. They are 9 but have kinda small faces.

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      May 13, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      l apologize for not being able to directly answer your question. Look at the top of the comment thread on the YouTube video (https://youtu.be/-t_Gz3lGwF8) for my FAQ comment which answers your question. You can also get answer directly on this page which was linked in the video description, but here it is again: https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/best-fit-facemask/

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  11. John MARKEL says

    May 9, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    Hello Ms. Bailey,

    Hope this note finds you well and safe.

    First off thank you for the awesome mask pattern. My wife the fabric artist just finished sewing up the “prototype” and it fits great.

    Because our local craft stores were closed making the ear loops was a bit of a challenge however a trip to Moose Jaw for the shock cord and Home Depot did the trick. During my experiments I found that need to heat seal or “burn” the shock cord casing after cutting or the casing frayed during assembly.

    To solve the lack of a bead problem I came up with two ideas at HD that both work well.

    Idea 1. Uses a 1/4″ long Everbilt Nylon Spacer 595 321 (two per pack) cost was about $0.80. I found these in the hardware section at my local store. To install the cord you need to stretch the fist end of the cord over the inside of the spacer then push the second end in until it comes out the other side. Once the cord is in the keeper the tension on the cord is just right. These work great for my wife due to her longer hair. However they are a bit expensive and they only had two sets so for making multiple masks this wasn’t practical. So onto idea 2 for the engineer without hair.

    Idea 2. For my masks, I used Everbilt HKP003-PE004 5/15 OD / 3/16 ID polyethylene tubing 10 feet for $3.00. I found this in my plumbing section. For these retainers I cut the tube into 1/2 inch lengths with a utility knife so the edges were clean, scissors created a jagged edge which I didn’t like. The shock cord installation trick here is to put the first length of 1/8 shock cord through the tube then use pliers to flatten the tube a bit and push the other end of the cord into the tube. Once the short end is in the tube you will want to push the sort side of the cord while slowly pulling the long side of the cord until the sort side exits the keeper and then adjust and tie the end knots to finish the loop.

    Both of these ideas work great and hold the ear strap in a firm position but not so firm that you can’t easily adjust the mask while on if required.

    Again, I thank you for the great pattern and video, and stay safe out there.

    Best regards,

    John Markel

    bethmarkel.com

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      May 9, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks for those alternate idea John!

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  12. Jennifer says

    May 9, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    I used your pattern for the masks, it is perfect! I ended up making 8. Thank you! I have recommended it to others.

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  13. Margot Miller says

    May 4, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    Please send me a link to the template to print out. For the best fit mask.
    I can;t find it on your blog. I watched the demononstartion but it is not enough without the template.
    [email protected]

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      May 4, 2020 at 11:19 pm

      l apologize for not being able to directly answer your question. Look at the top of the comment thread on the YouTube video (https://youtu.be/-t_Gz3lGwF8) for my FAQ comment which answers your question. You can also get answer directly on this page which was linked in the video description, but here it is again: https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/best-fit-facemask/

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  14. kinniehardaway says

    May 4, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    Where is the pattern? I can’t find it anywhere
    Thanks Kinnie

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      May 4, 2020 at 11:20 pm

      l apologize for not being able to directly answer your question. Look at the top of the comment thread on the YouTube video (https://youtu.be/-t_Gz3lGwF8) for my FAQ comment which answers your question. You can also get answer directly on this page which was linked in the video description, but here it is again: https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/best-fit-facemask/

      Reply
  15. K'Lea Johnson says

    May 1, 2020 at 11:37 pm

    Hi,
    Just wanted to thank you for providing this awesome pattern. I am a lunch lady and we are out serving meals to kids each week. I have made over 30 masks to give to volunteers and am so appreciative of your tutorial. Thanks again!

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