Where I work we have started wearing masks and safety glasses at all times. As a glasses wearer, this means I have mask loops, safety glasses, and my own glasses resting on my ears. Not going to lie, it's very uncomfortable. I saw on facebook other healthcare workers wearing caps or headbands and attaching their masks to them for comfort. I sewed up a few caps for myself and tried it out. Attaching the mask loops to the cap really decreases the pressure on my ears. I followed
this video here to draft and sew up the cap. Later, I realized she has an
updated video with even more detailed instructions for pattern drafting!! Oh well.
I've fitted the pattern to my own large round head and large amount of hair. I usually put my hair in a bun to make sure it stays inside the cap.
It fits loosely enough that it's comfortable to wear for an entire 12 hour shift.
Here's the pdf pattern!
Happy sewing!!!
And please stay home and use whatever fabrics are in your stash!!
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Added April 5th:
Here's jpg images of the pattern. Might be easier to download?! Each pattern piece was scanned from an 8.5"x11" piece of paper.
