No elastic in my house. I did find an old queen-size flannel sheet, which I'm now using as the part of the mask which is against the face. I also ordered 3 yards of flannel from eQuilter.com. I should get that in a couple of days.
I am not particularly quick at this. One mask, including cutting, pressing, top-stitching the ties, and the rest of the assembly takes me about 1/2 hour. The Hubz, bless his sweet self, is doing the tie pressing, which makes a difference.
The important thing about these masks is that they will NOT keep you safe from the virus. But, wearing them over a real mask should help in this time of mask shortage. If you wear one, place a tissue next to your face under the mask, and that will help a teeny bit. I would also wear a doubled bandana over the mask. So, yes I know that these are not a substitute. BUT, when your hospital wants them, you make them.
We are to put them into a bin in front of the hospital entrance. They will pick up the masks, sterilize them and give them to anyone who wants them. Clearly there is a need for them.
I suspect that if you wear one to the market. people will stay away from you, which is not bad.
Stay safe, my friends. Don't go out, chat with friends and family on the phone, eat good food, and get dressed in the morning. Forget jammies all day. Watch funny TV, don't watch or listen to the news nonstop. Give yourself a break. Tell your significant other, if you have one, when you're stressed or cranky. And listen to others when they tell you the same.
