https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:26:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113582 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:23:55 +0000 rachylou 2113582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! You’ve got game! :D</p> <p>I have plans to make another tomorrow. Or tonight. I always think I’m going to do something on Sundays, but never do. Lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113521 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:06:25 +0000 Carla 2113521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou - after sorting out my pattern modifications , and a dozen masks, I’m down to 30 minutes per! &nbsp;The first dozen have been through the laundry (hot) and survived just fine! &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113492 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 15:22:17 +0000 rachylou 2113492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go Staysfit! I’m gonna make another. See if I can sew less ‘is this over yet?’ seams, since the machine is up and running. Lol. </p> <p>Are you going to do an MDB? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113466 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 12:35:34 +0000 Staysfit 2113466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, Rachy and all mask makers on this forum rock! &nbsp;I am thinking of testing the functionality of my sewing machine today; I suspect either the machine or I will release steam from the effort. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Silver lining, I am cleaning out long overlooked storage bins, &nbsp;I found sizing in my quilting bin.....from&nbsp;22 years ago...! &nbsp;:-)&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113297 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 04:02:00 +0000 rachylou 2113297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Carla! You’ve been busy! Love your fabrics. Go Team MDB indeed!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113296 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 03:27:57 +0000 Carla 2113296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the inspo! &nbsp;It took some fiddling to get the first and second ones done, but the learning curve is swift! &nbsp;Modified the ‘beak’ and made channels on the side for the laces rather than using elastics or sewing the ties in separately. &nbsp;Since I can’t smile at folks, I’m going to let &nbsp;colourful masks do the talking for me!</p> <p>I’ll be sending half a dozen to my Mom who lives in a Big City. &nbsp;I need to draft a larger size for the menfolk. &nbsp;They’ve been going through my small quilting stash to pick the fabrics that speak to them. &nbsp;Lining is plain muslin. &nbsp;I’m using the plastic covered bendy thing that closes off the coffee bag for the nose part. &nbsp;It is removable and optional. &nbsp;I figure 45 minutes per mask.</p> <p>#1,2,3 - completed (1 and 3 with wire)</p> <p>#4/5 - needs channel for wire</p> <p>#6 - in progress</p> <p>A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to Chris’ thread.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-sources-for-face-mask-fabric">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....ask-fabric</a></p> <p>I used the Marfy pattern, but the advice and links in the thread helped with modifications that made the mask work better.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113289 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 02:45:30 +0000 Cee 2113289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really, REALLY like it :D</p> <p>...Go, Team MDB !! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113237 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 23:23:08 +0000 Rebecca 2113237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazinv </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113233 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 23:16:30 +0000 cindysmith 2113233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Medieval Death BIRD mask of Death &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113231 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 23:10:19 +0000 Angie 2113231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, <b>Rachy</b>! You tell them YLF APPROVES - especially CEO Sam </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113212 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:04:36 +0000 Anonymous 2113212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL - <b>Jenn</b>, if I came across anyone shopping in a medieval death bird mask while buying groceries, I'd be giving them a HUGE thumbs up!! Levity during this time is so important! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113211 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:03:07 +0000 Anonymous 2113211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great, and I so admire you for your grit to finish your creation! My sewing machine is still in storage - we are still in a temporary apartment so we are buying masks, but I am *itching* to figure it out like you did... but you're completely right that 80% of the work is emotional exhaustion! I am glad to not live in an era where I'd have to make all my household's clothing and bedding! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113207 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 19:47:22 +0000 Anonymous 2113207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's hard to get used to wearing them, I feel like everyone looks more at ease than I do and this is a good example because to me you look fine. I don't see a death bird at all?</p> <p>Yes to keeping the sewing machine up and running! I have skipped a few meltdowns by remembering that most instruction manuals are online now if you can find the model number</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113197 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:39:51 +0000 rachylou 2113197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie! If they tease me at work about Foo Dog of Death, I’m telling them I have stylist-approval, lol :)</p> <p>I tell you all: I miss the old manual Singer sewing machine! You just put your foot on the pedal. The speed was so much easier to control IMO too. My machine ordeal: 1) It has so many stitches! It took me aeons to figure I last had it set to zigzag. No really. Then 2) the tension! Totally forgot about the bobbin tension! That was another trial for me yesterday when I realised... trying to find a jewellers screwdriver...</p> <p>Re Plague Doctor masks: A) I’m feelin’ Pigeon on LaPed’s chart. It’s his shell-shocked ‘what’s happening???’ look B) It’s a weird thought, but de L’Orme, got to say the doctor had something with his terrifying design there. That beak made for the most breathable mask I’ve worn yet. It freaked me out tho, the look of it. Foo Dog of Death is easier on my psyche. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113195 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:24:28 +0000 bj1111 2113195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want more death bird beak!</p> <p>also i want @Jenn to wear the full plague doctor outfit to the stop'n'shop.&nbsp; Posy optional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113180 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:19:33 +0000 Angie 2113180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote KILLER FAB. You go girl! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113163 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:07:59 +0000 Carla 2113163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I had my machine serviced this summer, and it was out last week for my jeans tailoring project. &nbsp;Sourced some scraps from my old quilting days. &nbsp;Guess what I’m doing this weekend? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird/page/2#post-2113158 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:39:26 +0000 Kate 2113158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL rachy! I am totally on board with your mask for the ability to breathe thing. I feel like I’m being asphyxiated every time I go out in a mask. I am totally copying your design. </p> <p>I am loath to drag out my sewing machine. Like you, I have to relearn everything each time I do. I end up confused and exhausted before I ever begin anything. And then I take a break for food. It’s a long process.</p> <p>Yes, I do sorta see foo dog in #3. And I have no problem with that. Who doesn’t like a foo dog! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113157 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:38:52 +0000 Jenn 2113157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So.  We actually have a plague doctor mask. My husband bought it from a leatherworker at the RenFest years ago, and wore it one Halloween, so we have the hat and gown too. You don't how tempted I've been to wear it grocery shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113155 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:30:13 +0000 karen13 2113155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous! Very professional looking job!</p> <p>&nbsp;I will never let go of my beloved 50 year old Elna inherited from my mom. DH has occasionally asked me if I want a fancy new computerized sewing machine and I say heck no. Not just the sentimental value (it was my moms) but I can almost thread it with my eyes closed. That much muscle memory.</p> <p>anyone pulling out a rarely used machine - google the model. There will be a million you tube videos on how to maintain. Clea it out - it is amazing where bits of thread and dust can gum it up. Oil it - find a video. Change to a fresh universal or woven needle. A blunt or imperceptibly bent needle (or using a ball point on wovens, or a woven needle on knits) causes a lot of the stitch problems.</p> <p>&nbsp;remember - it doesn’t need to be pretty. Although rachy’s is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113152 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:24:50 +0000 CocoLion 2113152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your chronicle gives me appreciation for every person who has sewn the clothes I own. &nbsp;And some of them had at such a bargain.</p> <p>I love the pink strip at the top of the mask, very feminine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113132 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:35:59 +0000 Kathie 2113132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice modification on the nose. You’ve inspired me- and, thankfully my machine is still set up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113130 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:26:09 +0000 nemosmom 2113130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I share the sewing machine setup frustration!&nbsp; You nailed it! I had my last project ready to go - had collected old denim that I was ready to repurpose, but it took FOREVER to set up the machine, load bobbins, find needles, figure out stitches...&nbsp; by the time I finished with the machine, I looked at the pile of old jeans and said, "screw it." :D</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't see a death bird at all - I think your mask is great. I love the contrast twist-tie 'pocket'! It looks really cool with your polka dot hoodie!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113116 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:44:03 +0000 unfrumped 2113116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great to me!</p> <p>BTW, I ❤️ your hoodie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113114 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:42:11 +0000 Anonymous 2113114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too funny La Ped DH wanted to buy one of those masks, I told him no!<br /> Yours turned out way better than mine Rachy! I tried the no sew (which isn't if you want it to stay put) version-and the elastic won't stay on my little ears :/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113113 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:40:02 +0000 Staysfit 2113113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I am very impressed! &nbsp;It looks great. Stylish Surgeon, or Rogue Robber is what I see, Medieval Death Bird and Foo Dog work too! &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div>Reading about your effort increases my &nbsp;reluctance to dust off my sewing machine! &nbsp;I haven’t used it since DS was in grade and he’s a 21-year old. &nbsp;Bobbins, feet, threading the machine properly, managing to sew in a straight line! &nbsp;I think I have my machines manual someplace. &nbsp;Doesn’t the machine need to be oiled also! &nbsp;LOL! &nbsp;YIKES! </p> <p> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113103 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:25:31 +0000 Helena 2113103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see no death bird ... I think this is rather pretty? Has social isolation addled my brain...? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113099 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:20:38 +0000 Preppy Pear 2113099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great mask! I would never have noticed the pointy-ness had you not mentioned it, but it looks fun and it looks fairly comfortable. I love the fabric, and your “foo-dog” crack made me giggle. </p> <p>I’m sorry that you and so many other essential workers have to make your own, though. I hope it helps you stay safe. I don’t sew, so I’ve been doing the no-sew folded fabric with hair ties over the ears, which works fine for quick essential errands but not the greatest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113098 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:16:43 +0000 pil 2113098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, I used the same pattern and made a second one with a shorter ‘beak’. Of course I shortened it too much and found version two to be a bit smothering. Count me as not knowing of the medieval death bird either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medieval-death-bird#post-2113093 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:45:03 +0000 LaPed 2113093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My social media is full of plague doctor content right now. I'm sure JAileen and other birders will appreciate these. I'm pretty partial to the puffin and the eider myself. </p>