Yesterday, 28th April 2020, the Scottish government announced they had decided to recommend the wearing of face coverings in a bid to limit the spread of the Covid-19 corona virus. The idea is that they limit the chances of someone who may be infectious from spreading the virus to other people, rather than as a way of avoiding catching the infection. So I did a trawl of the internet looking at patterns and instructions for making such things. They ranged from okay, but with limited detail to totally hopeless. I fixed on one style that to me looked neatest and most effective and set about figuring out how to make it so that it fits my face. I have a small face (despite people thinking I am rather "big-headed!) and it was obvious that the dimensions given were not appropriate for me. If the mask isn't a good fit, it's no use to man nor beast! Here is my method, starting with how to take your own measurements so you can make them to fit you. Step 1 - Measure yo