I got busy and started making masks, but will run out of elastic today. This is my attempt to put in a nose wire, not classy but it works.
Yesterday, we wore masks, to pick up our lawn mower, and then we took another long walk. It was great. The weather co-operated later in the day for a walk. Hubs is out trimming the yard right now. I am going to finish up some masks and go for another walk this afternoon. It is beautiful outside.
We went to Mc donanlds drive up for food for the missionaries. We called and found out that there were 6 in the apartment not two, so we just ordered 6 dbl burgers, 6 fires, and 6 sodas and dropped them off at their door. At McD's we wore gloves at the window for pick up and washed out hands when we got home. I am less scared now that I know where the deaths occurred but still not taking any chances.
My first attempt to figure out how to assembly line this procedure.
Anyway these are quick and easy to make and are adjustable with the elastic tied in a french knot and pulled into the seam. Also you can put another layer of napkin or cloth underneath for more protection.
I could make more masks with the long string ties, but those will be a pain. I might just have to suffer.
After I complete the two orders I have, I will hang masks on my fence and people can come and get them, I am not letting people just come into the shop. Too risky right now. Plus I want to obey the lock down order.
Hanging in there, trying to keep my spirits up. How about you guys? Everyone okay?
Have a great and productive day staying positive while you are in the negative.
Kim
Your masks look really good Kim, good job!
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The masks look great Kim. There is still alot of confusion over mask wearing here - I do wear gloves when I go out. All our takeaway outlets are closed even the drive throughs ... this will be why the supermarkets are so busy & have long lines way out to the road of people waiting to get in. Take care my friend - I wish I could send you elastic as I have plenty but we are not able to post anything overseas. xx
ReplyDeleteI can always make do, I also found a pattern where material just hooks over the ears but you need pretty exact measurements of the persons face.
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ReplyDeleteGood luck ordering more elastic. It’s as hard to find as toilet paper :)
I finally caved an ordered spool of 1/4 inch US made elastic on Amazon and paid maybe $27 for the express shipping.
I tried cutting wide elastic into strips as suggested online but I wasn’t happy with that, it seemed to lose a lot of its stretch. And frayed a bit too.
I prefer to wear the tie masks. I’ve made mine with assorted double fold binding in my stash. Besides taking more work to sew, they tangle like crazy in the washer.
Did you ever think we’d be sewing masks? I sure didn’t.
I’m sure the missionaries gobbled up their burgers and fries
No I never did think that I would be mass producing masks. I can also order from a company I use, but have not even considered it yet.
DeleteI am wearing masks each time I go out, but since I am not going out I don't have to worry about wearing them often. I did have several fat quarters so I have some pretty fashion forward masks, with linings made from an old flannel nightgown remnants. I have found none of the air filters to use.
ReplyDeleteI think for our proposes unless we are really close to someone who is sick, the two layer masks are fine.
DeleteMany people have said it is hard to find elastic. You can makes material ties, some are using shoe laces.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got out for a while. Just remember there are so many more people surviving!
I have plenty of things to make ties out of and will make do.
DeleteI still have not decided to use needle and thread to make masks. I know where there is a lot of unclaimed elastic--in our dump. Only someone who is not a sewer would suggest cutting elastic lengthwise. I do not take lots of sewing advice I see online. I was going to order elastic, but it was all out online! Hanging them on the fence for people to get is a good, safe idea.
ReplyDeleteNo cutting elastic is not a good idea.
DeleteI have been making masks too - for family and friends. I also plan to donate some. I have been using ponytail bands for the elastic. They work fine. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletePony tail bands are great if the masks are long enough to cover the face.
DeleteHave a great day.
ReplyDeletethanks Rue.
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