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I actually try to find ones with the palest and least flashy fabrics myself.
I'm a plain jane when it comes to masks! I don't use fabric masks because I don't want to have to wash them. I use the disposable masks once & throw it in the garbage when I get home..........BUT I do see a lot of fabric masks that are splashy. Some of them are super creative & cute......BUT.....it's not worth it to wear IMO.
I'm a plain jane when it comes to masks! I don't use fabric masks because I don't want to have to wash them. I use the disposable masks once & throw it in the garbage when I get home..........BUT I do see a lot of fabric masks that are splashy. Some of them are super creative & cute......BUT.....it's not worth it to wear IMO.
Why is it not worth it to wear? It takes me about an hour to make one, so right now I have 5 plus red respirator I hand wash in hot water with filters. I may make a couple more because they are all the cool shades. It is easy to stick it in a lingerie bag and throw it in the washing machine.
Location: As of 2022….back to SoCal. OC this time!
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Why is it not worth it to wear? It takes me about an hour to make one, so right now I have 5 plus red respirator I hand wash in hot water with filters. I may make a couple more because they are all the cool shades. It is easy to stick it in a lingerie bag and throw it in the washing machine.
Just because I would rather not have to wash masks & I have to wear disposable respirator or surgical masks when I go back to work anyways but they will supply whatever we use. At home we just have a couple boxes of the surgical type of disposable masks for both of us that are easier to find now. It's so much easier & cleaner IMO to throw them out after one use instead of washing them & cloth coverings came about because people were unable to find procedure masks for awhile & N95 & N99 masks are still reserved for medical & frontline personnel. Most people aren't washing them well or often enough IMO....I don't mean you tho.
For me it wasn't about fun, it's about using what's available to you if you make your own mask. I did buy more material this past weekend, but, I primarily bought it to make a couple of dresses and use the leftover material to make mask. Having said that, why do people care what people choose for mask, as long as they wear them and it encourages more people to continue wearing them, that's what should matter. If it makes people happy to create designs good, they are finding ways not to be miserable souls in these difficult times. Don't want to partake in the variety of mask offered out there, don't, do what works for you, promise I won't fault those with no desire to find a way make lemonade out of lemons. Stick to what works for you and MYOB and stop trying to find fault with other people choices that don't have bearing on you.
So many sour puses in the world. If the shoe doesn't fit, no biggy right at least some have made custom made fitting face mask.
I've been having some fun with making masks. I embroidered a cat's nose and whiskers onto a mask for a young relative, and we've been making mask charms to attach to the sides of the mask for my daughter who can't wear her usual magnetic earrings with the mask. I usually sew a lot of costumes and accessories for my kids for various events. No events this year, so my lovely stash of costume-making supplies is being slowly repurposed.
I've also been making masks to give away to neighbors and to my husband's coworkers, and keeping a few stashed in my purse to offer to people I see who are using a bulky scarf, a grubby looking sock, or some other substitute mask that doesn't seem comfortable.
I've always loved splashy fabric. I had some cool pieces left from my quilting infatuation and I bought a few more pieces. I've mainly made them for my family and they've had a few friends request them too. It's a conversation piece and a little bit of cheerfulness in a time when it's been hard to come by. My husband is required to wear a mask at work. The kids will need them when they go back to school. Might as well have some fun with it.
Why have mask too make a fashion statement.....they should all be plain. Not fun times.
Sorry you are so unhappy, you had to follow me to another thread just so you can find a way to negatively rep me from that thread. My advice is much more appropriate for you and stop following me looking for a ways to insult me personally. But if you need help, I do private counseling. I would have repped you back, but the button is a bit fickle. Do try to find your joy then again, maybe trolling people is how you are finding happiness in your day and if that's the case, as you were, I can take it. Bless you.
Sorry you are so unhappy, you had to follow me to another thread just so you can find a way to negatively rep me from that thread. My advice is much more appropriate for you and stop following me looking for a ways to insult me personally. But if you need help, I do private counseling. I would have repped you back, but the button is a bit fickle. Do try to find your joy then again, maybe trolling people is how you are finding happiness in your day and if that's the case, as you were, I can take it. Bless you.
Don`t flatter yourself, old timer.
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