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Can I add a nose wire to mask without sewing?

6 years ago

Hi, I don't know the first thing about sewing unfortunately and I would like to order face masks off Disney but from the looks of it they don't have wire on the nose so I was wondering if there's any way to add some type of wire without sewing? I doubt it but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. Or is there a way a total novice could sew one in without damaging the masks? I don't own a sewing machine. Thanks.

Comments (10)

  • 6 years ago

    I've seen for years but don't have a machine right now and I've hand sewn all my masks (but I didn't add wire because I didn't need it)

    Adding it in after the fact means

    1. cutting the fabric, at the nose location, and threading the wire through, anchoring it with hand stitching so it doesn't move and then sewing the openings closed. OR

    2. stitching/or fabric glueing the nose wire to the inside of the mask which may touch your skin unless you place a barrier fabric over the wire. Fabric glue is ok but less stable. OR

    3. using a fusible web product (that only comes by the yard) that is fusible on one side/fabric on the other to fuse the wire to the inside of the mask. OR

    4. using a fusible web tape (that comes in various inch widths) that is fusible on both sides, fuse the wire to the outside of the mask which requires a piece of fabric for the side that goes on your nose to protect your skin. OR....

    (easiest) Have you considered looking on Etsy for Disney fabric masks with nose wire?

    mindy3373 thanked Jen K (7b, 8a)
  • 6 years ago

    Those sound like great ideas! Thank you so much!

  • 6 years ago

    I wouldn't be surprised if there's not a YouTube video on how to add nose wire to a mask. YouTube is my go-to for any fixes (most recently installing hinges, fixing my rain bird, and how to get rid of wasps)

    mindy3373 thanked Jen K (7b, 8a)
  • 6 years ago

    Or this. Nose pieces. These can go on the outside of the masks.

    mindy3373 thanked kathyg_in_mi
  • 6 years ago

    Amazon has lots of nose clips with self adhesive. This one is probably the cheapest I've seen, if you have Amazon Prime that is. Not particularly pretty tho. I think the suggestion of looking on Etsy for one is the best idea.

    Metal Nose Clips


    mindy3373 thanked shadylady2u
  • 5 years ago

    I got some masks from Vera Bradley that did not have wires. It was very easy to open it up and slip in wire and then close!

    mindy3373 thanked kathyg_in_mi
  • 5 years ago

    I use clips that have adhesive. So it can fit without sewing.

    mindy3373 thanked Helen Yang
  • PRO
    5 years ago

    The masks I ordered have a sleeve at the top for adding wire. I actually got some fairly stiff electrical wiring, cut to the right length and inserted. The wiring is pliable enough to shape but is stiff enough to hold it's shape as well.

    mindy3373 thanked Norwood Architects
  • 5 years ago

    I use the twisty ties like comes on your bread. I have some unused ones. Works great.

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