Masks and Lanyards

Kids Facemasks Made by My Mom

At the beginning of the pandemic, back when everyone was fighting over toilet paper and hand sanitizer, I found a mask pattern online and bought several fat quarters and sewing supplies. I planned to make masks and hand them out to my family.

But I am no pro at sewing. I wasn't even sure I bought the right stuff. Additionally, my full-size machine isn't usable, so I dragged out a mini sewing machine I bought at Aldi to use on my first mask. Two hours in, I was so frustrated that I just left it a little less than half finished.

I've been telling myself for months that I would complete at least the one mask. Maybe one day.

My mom is much, much more skilled at using a sewing machine. She has easily made 50 or so masks, and kept cranking them out long after every member of our family had one and at least one backup.

So, I think I might work on a few lanyards. My supervisor at work gave me a lanyard to use for putting my face mask on as needed at work. At first, I thought I wouldn't ever really use it, but, to my surprise, I find it incredibly handy. I'll need a few supplies to make the kind I'd like, so it looks like a Shipwreck Beads or Fire Mountain order might be in my future.

Have you made masks or lanyards? Let me know in the comments below.