https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:59:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113706 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:53:37 +0000 Cardiff girl 2113706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That &nbsp;is a very professional looking mask,good job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113650 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:20:07 +0000 nemosmom 2113650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How creative, Carla! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113647 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:18:27 +0000 Preppy Pear 2113647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea - I have been wearing my contacts the few times I’ve been out with a face covering, but I might try to rig up a wire in my no-sew mask if I do want to wear my glasses.<br /> My mask hasn’t fogged up my sunglasses...maybe because it isn’t very fitted. I’ve been doing the the Dr. Gupta method with simple folds and hair ties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113641 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:08:03 +0000 Helena 2113641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous Carla! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113616 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:29:37 +0000 Jaime 2113616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great information, thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113583 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:40:18 +0000 Carla 2113583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could always run a bit of masking tape over the wires and seal them in. &nbsp;Afterwards just rip off the masking tape, save the wire, and launder your mask. &nbsp;It’s not pretty, but might do the trick?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113581 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:02:02 +0000 Jenn 2113581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I was just looking at these:<br /> <a href="https://rendallco.com/" rel="nofollow">https://rendallco.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113575 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:41:07 +0000 rachylou 2113575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! </p> <p>And excellent tips - JAileen, Gaylene and Gigi too!</p> <p>You do sew buttons, don’t you Angie? A simple straight stitch by hand and a little rectangle of cloth would be a fast, easy project. The really RATE in me would also just baste the wire right onto the mask, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113567 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:19:07 +0000 Gigi 2113567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For those without sewing machines (that's me!), I found this tutorial for making a bandana mask without sewing. It includes a bread bag fastener as a wire at the top. I haven't tried it yet myself, but it looks promising and well thought out:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNAQaIt3QZ4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNAQaIt3QZ4</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113566 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:10:53 +0000 pil 2113566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I wonder if you could rig a nose wire by wrapping a coffee bag wire (in tape or a thin fabric?) and attaching with fashion tape? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113549 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:07:18 +0000 Gaylene 2113549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Genius idea for a nose wire, Carla!&nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>I’ve also adopted side channels and ties for my masks. Works much better at keeping the mask securely in place, especially if you need to talk while wearing the mask.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>My tip is to cut an old heavier-weight jersey T-shirt horizontally into strips to make the ties. Cut the strips, trim off any side seam bits, stretch each piece lengthwise until you have a 34-38” length (depending on the width of the T-shirt), fold the strip in half lengthwise, &nbsp;and zigzag the raw edges together. &nbsp;Much easier than cutting bias strips and the stretchiness helps keep the ties securely in place once they are tied.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>If you are super picky, you can also stitch and turn the ties to hide the raw edges inside of the tube for a neater look.&nbsp;<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113548 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:05:07 +0000 Angie 2113548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. I noticed this too. If I press the top of the mask against my face, my specs don't mist up.&nbsp;</p> <p>However, I don't sew, have a machine, or have a mask with a wire channel. Unless you can buy them?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113530 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:56:30 +0000 kkards 2113530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the tip. &nbsp;Will keep it in mind to try after mine arrive.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113527 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:39:43 +0000 JAileen 2113527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I put a wire holder for my husband’s masks. &nbsp;At first I put in a pipe cleaner (called a fuzzy stick). &nbsp;It was kind of a nuisance, so I put in a double length of this garden tie. &nbsp;It’s easier to maneuver. &nbsp;I like your idea of the coffee bag tie, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mask-solution-for-specs-wearers#post-2113520 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 20:53:05 +0000 Carla 2113520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been making civilian masks (100% cotton) for use when physical distancing isn’t perfect. &nbsp;(We’ve been asked to wear face coverings by the grocery store for example.) &nbsp;I’m using the Marfy pattern racheylou referenced with modifications.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....death-bird</a></p> <p>&nbsp;I apply a fabric channel for an optional wire across the nose, and channels on the side for sliding ties rather than ear elastics or fixed ties. &nbsp;I find the ties make the fit more secure. &nbsp;</p> <p> <div>&nbsp;</div><div>Experimenting with the wires, I found that if I pressed them firmly around my nose to make a&nbsp;<i>tight &nbsp;</i>seal - it prevented my glasses from fogging up! &nbsp;So, if you are able to get a version with a wire across the nose - try moulding it down firmly for a tight seal. &nbsp;(FWIW - my wires are the bendy plastic thingys used for resealable bags - trimmed to fit. &nbsp;I take them out when I launder the mask.)</div><div><br /></div><div>I posted these pics on Jenn’s thread, but am reposting them as examples. </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-masks">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....sing-masks</a></p> <p>I’ve packaged the ones I’ve made in individual zip lock baggies after laundering them. &nbsp;In our small community, we are able to physically distance most of the time, however we all tuck one in a pocket when we go out, just in case. &nbsp;I’ve sent most of what I’ve made to family who live in Big City’s where more face covering is taking place.</p> <p> </div><div><br /></div><div>#1 shows the small version of the mask<br />#2 shows how the wires were molded<br />#3 DS#1 modelling a bigger/men’s version<br />#4 source for plastic thingys (resealable coffee bag) </p> <p> </div></p>