StaySafe, yourself

It's a nice design, and of course metaphysical woo but woo with thousands of years of tradition behind it, so why not. It's more solid than the science we get from the President, who thinks we should inject Clorox. And besides, it's pretty

free to family and friends, made using stork scissors and a sewing gauge owned by my grandmother who survived the 1918 pandemic, and sewn using a serger I bought with my small inheritance from the same grandmother.

Hey, it's as good a woo as any.

She will be making more now that the elastic became available.

All the reports I get from people are that elastic is really painful on the ears. If elastic is uncomfortable, people will take the masks off.

My SIL, who works as a nurse in a prison (with NO PPE) has tried tons of different masks - and mine are the only ones that she can wear for 8 hours. She calls me nearly every day to tell me. I also made masks for my daughter's crew at Starbucks. A bunch had brought their own in - with elastic - and couldn't finish the shift. So I had an order for a second batch the next night. And - on the two occasions I have ventured out since this started - it's been extremely comfortable.

I've got 20 more to go, just waiting to have nose wires sewn in, and straps threaded.

My niece is an ICU nurse as was my sister that retired last year. My 93 year old mother was a nurse as was my grandmother.

My sister patterned them after masks used by nurses and doctors. Many have 1/4 inch elastic and can be used comfortably. The worst part of an 18 hour shift is the hot yellow raincoats they are forced to wear since PPE is unavailable.

It may be that the folks making homemade masks don't now how to attach the elastic, so that it isn't painful - but all but one of the people I've spoken with (lay and professional) have asked for straps becuase the elastic is too painful to wear for more than a brief period fo time.

Mine is not either. I don't wear them 18 hours a days like my niece however not uncomfortable at all.

My sister is making more, one for each is not enough. We are in this for a very long time.

Stay safe, George.

...has been wearing a mask for 4-5 months a year because she is allergic to flu shots (they say "no flu shot, you wear a mask&quot for several years. No problems.

I have no issues. Not that I go out much.

*sigh*

You kids stay safe. The world is a crazy place right now. Bright side you don't have to deal with any family trumpers! That is a plus.

from the feedback I've been getting.

And if it wasn't a frequent problem, there would't be dozens of articles like this:

https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/how-to-stop-face-mask-irritating-ears

Quick Google Search

I have a small head, and the child-size mask a friend made for me - with elastic loops for my ears - Fits the best. It's very comfortable for me.

It may be that most of the mask patterns dont attach them properly (or they aren't long enough). But I've only had one person (IRL) tell me the elastic was not painful.

You are taking good care of her and she knows it.

Thank you.

You are her Front-Line worker and I know you have sacrificed much to care for her.

Thanks.

Never thought it was given to me for that reason, just for the nurses and doctors that are the front line. Thanks so much for that brer.

TY~

It's clear that your mom loves you very much, and appreciates the care you are providing to her every single day and night.

Best to you and yours in these times.

And thank you.

Just need to escape once in awhile.

Watched Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' last night.(Loved it) Now watching 'Billy Elliott'...have you seen this one? I have seen the movie and stage version. Inspiring. A must see.

I know my response is kinda OT.