Is your mask getting uncomfortable around the ears because of rubbing elastic? There’s a solution for that. Attach your mask to a scrub hat. This video tutorial shows you how to sew a scrub cap.
https://youtu.be/UI9Y7KavXp4
Sew a scrub cap to make your mask more comfortable
When you wear a mask for any length of time, you might find that as the mask shifts the area behind your ears starts to chafe. Not only is that uncomfortable, but it might lead you to touch your face as you adjust the mask. That’s the last thing you want to do.
A scrub cap prevents ‘ear fatigue’ by attaching the elastic on your mask to two buttons sewn to the scrub cap. The buttons that hold the mask are far away enough from your ear that you can use a telephone comfortably. Remember to clean your phone or handset!
While headband devices may slide down and cause headaches or sit uncomfortably on the top of your ears, this scrub hat is elasticized at the back so it stays firmly in place and doesn’t slip down your face. At the back of the cap, there is enough space to tuck your ponytail.
Where to find supplies
Kits with written instructions, including template, are available at Among Brenda’s Quilts & Bags online store.
If you will be manufacturing more than 50, please contact me to make payment arrangements.
Make a mask with added protection
I’ve designed a mask that resembles a surgical style and has a layer of PUL embedded that stops smaller particulates from getting through.
Please note that it does not have the protection of an N95 mask that healthcare workers use, and like any other mask, it has to be worn properly to be effective.
Here are some video instructions to sew the enhanced face mask. If you do not have supplies available, you can find elastic, PUL, and fabric at Among Brenda’s Quilts & Bags online store.
https://youtu.be/YkrxgiXyaGo
This article discusses various kinds of masks and their effectiveness and includes some links to other information about personal protective equipment and mask-wearing during the COVID-19 crisis.
Could you send me the measurement for the top of the cap
HI Coby. If you look under the second picture of me in my cap you will see a link to download the oval for the top of the scrub cap. To get it with the written directions follow the link to order a kit.
I have no printer to get the template for the cap. Would you send me the measurements for the cap please? Thank you.
Hi Sharon, that will work because were dealing with an oval. But you can email me and I will mail you one. My email is brenda@amongbrendasquilts.com
I have still not received anything in the mail. Would you please give me the measurements so that I can get started on my cap? Thank you.
It’s an oval so you do need to print the template.
Template for the cap is only for the oval, can you update please?
14×26 inch piece. Sew 14 inch edges together. Fold to 7 inches..make 2 inch cuff. Sew raw edge to cap oval. Watch the u tube video…it is the very best explanation…
Read the instructions for the other cutting.
I would recommend 2 buttons on each side, above and below the ear, because with just one the straps still rub on the ears or the button pushes on the ears depending on placement. 2 buttons has worked really well for us at my dental practice.
My son has asked me to make this for him. He is a paramedic and it’s for wearing around the station before he goes out ona call. His head is huge. Can I just add an inch or two to these measurements or do you think this size fits all?
It’s gathered with elastic at the back. If his head is no more than 23” around it should fit as is.