Pattern/Technique: Cotton face mask by Aplat. Used a double layer of quilting cotton for the mask, and Wool and the Gang Jersey Be Good for the ties.
New skills: n/a
Lessons: The folding pattern on Aplat's face mask design is significantly more comfortable than the accordion pleated design from the NYT pattern I used at the beginning of the pandemic. I also really like how the tie fits through the tube formed by the edges and is in a single length, which facilitates tightening to fit the top of the head and back of the neck. I used strips of leftover Jersey Be Good cotton jersey yarn because it has some stretch and functions like a soft elastic.
What I'd do differently: I might try interfacing the edges where the tie is threaded through, because the quilting cotton gets wrinkled / pleated. I'm curious how stiffening that portion will affect the comfort of the mask.
