Hey everyone! It has been a while since I have posted. I think that we can all agree that 2020 has thrown us some curveballs that we did not expect. Who would have thought that we would be experiencing a global pandemic? I never would have imagined that teaching myself how to sew back in 2017 would be a vital skill to have in 2020. Even though I have not shared any new sewing projects lately, I have been busy sewing hundreds of masks for people. I think that I have done a years worth of sewing within three months.

Learning how to sew masks for many of us was an impromptu project that we took on. Seeing that health care providers were low on personal protective equipment and high risk populations needed to be protected, much of the sewing community banded together to create masks. This has definitely been a testament to the power of community!

Hearing the needs of healthcare professionals, I knew that I wanted to include reusable filters with my masks. With a little ingenuity, I use pleated non-fiberglass allergen, bacteria, and virus filter sheets and cut and sew filters to go inside each mask that I make.

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I sew openings in each mask where the filter can be inserted and removed before and after washing. The filters are good for up to 90 days.

While there was a shortage in elastic, I cut, ironed, and sewed hundreds of straps.

I was FINALLY able to get my hands on some elastic this week. I know that people talk about the discomfort of elastic on the ears, but the elastic that I use is extremely comfortable and light around the ears.

My masks are now available for purchase in my shop section. Masks come in men, women/teen, and children sizes and include nose bridge wire. Check them out! :)