Saturday, 18 April 2020

Face masks

Hello my lovely blog community.  I hope you are all staying safe during this very difficult time.
At the moment face masks aren't recommended in the UK but I do think that any barrier must be a help.  This afternoon I made a couple of facemasks following the directions on this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pZLEtwD-yM

I topped stitched around the sides leaving an opening for the disposable liner


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12 comments:

  1. Jules18 April 2020 at 16:52

    I've just watched the tutorial. Thank you for the link. X

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    1. Cherie19 April 2020 at 08:35

      Your very welcome. I intend to make a few so that I only need wear them once and then they can go straight into a tub until I have a laundry load ready to go in the washing machine.

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  2. Rosemary18 April 2020 at 19:28

    Having a disposal liner seems the perfect answer to making them re-useable. I can't make up my mind about wearing a mask the advice seems to be rather vague, and I do sometimes wonder whether the information we are receiving is completely honest.

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    1. Cherie19 April 2020 at 08:33

      Only a handful of people were wearing masks in the supermarket the other day. I think I'd feel safer wearing one next time I am out shopping. Thankfully that won't be for a while.

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  3. Kay G.18 April 2020 at 20:06

    Well done! I wish I could sew! I have crocheted some facemasks but they look like I am wearing a diaper on my face! (You would say nappy.)
    Oh well, I will wear it anyway and tell my friends and family to do the same!!
    STay safe!

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    1. Cherie19 April 2020 at 08:30

      Hi Kay. These are really very simple and don't need any skill really. The video is really straight forward

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  4. jenny_o18 April 2020 at 20:18

    Now you'll be prepared if/when the recommendation arrives. Thanks for the link - I have to get busy and make some of these as well.

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    1. Cherie19 April 2020 at 08:29

      It would be a nice project to hand sew while watching TV.

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  5. mamasmercantile18 April 2020 at 20:26

    Worth having a few made and ready as circumstances change, Take care and stay safe.

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    1. Cherie19 April 2020 at 08:28

      I must be honest and say that I would feel a bit safer in public spaces if everyone wears a mask.

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  6. Susan Smith19 April 2020 at 10:50

    Well done & we've a couple of hubby's that he uses for woodworking in the car, although basically we aren't going anywhere except if we need milk. I've printed off a tutorial from AQS, which looks quite good. Take care & stay safe.

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  7. EmmaT20 April 2020 at 09:51

    They look lovely, luckily here in my bubble in the middle of the cornish countryside we don't see anyone. Stay safe. Emmax

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