Its a conveyor belt type sewing post for this week. One of my customers asked me to make her some face masks as she was struggling to buy any for her family so I made a few and put them on my Sewing by Annie Facebook page....within a couple of hours I'd sold them all and requests were coming in fast and furious so I've spent my week delving into my stash and doing my best to keep up with demand....it's been rather hectic but I'm buzzing.
I have a system worked out where I iron all the fabrics first [or my darling hubby irons them for me] then I cut out all the required sizes [I've made batches of adult and children sized masks]. I then cut all the elastics for each one and pin them in place on one side of the mask. I back each one in a contrasting/matching fabric and sew around each one before turning right sides out, pleating each one and sewing around a further twice to securely hold everything in place....what fun I've been having. I have posted out many orders and others have been collected by local customers while they have been on their daily walks with a strictly contactless transaction....what a hoot!
I'm really missing the friendly interaction I have with my customers but in these difficult times we can do anything if only we try.
I'm pleased to report that Elizabeth is making good steady improvement each day. Her husband, Alan is making slower progress as he is still convalesing from his surgery too but he's gradually moving in the right direction ....so keep those positive vibes heading their way folk and we will get them there.
Hugs,
Annie x
22 comments:
Good news about Elizabeth and Alan, sending healing hugs (I did see that Elizabeth had looked at FB yesterday so was hopeful of recovery) Loving all the masks you have set out to make, what a fabulous job. Take care and stay safe. Helen #?
Love all the masks let's hope people wear them, think they are more likely to when made with jazzy material. Keep up the good work. Ani
I knew that massive stash would come in useful one day - I bet you have to stroke them all before you get cutting though! Keep the Mahoosive Mask company going!!! xxx Jo
SO glad to hear that Elizabeth and Alan are heading in the right direction Annie. Brilliant face masks. I have a load of fat quarters in my cupboard which will be coming out if they become compulsory. No elastic, but I do have plenty of ribbon to make ties instead. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #6
Great news about E & A, phew, what a relief. Thanks for the mask pattern, it's really useful!
HUgs LLJ 8 xxx
Morning Annie
I'm in face mask production too. All that quilting fabric is coming in very handy.
It's nice to be doing our bit isn't it, even if it's in a small way.
Have a good week and stay safe
Hugs Lisax #24
You have been keeping busy and it’s great to have a helper. I managed to make two masks this morning for our daughter who is doing our shopping-thank you for the advice. Famtastic sunny weather here now and Norrie has cleaned and oiled all our decking which now looks fantastic. Catriona
Thank you for the update on Elizabeth - I was wondering how she and Alan were. I am still praying for them, it is a really nasty illness. I love your bright colourful masks - you are so clever. Happy WOYWW. Stay safe and take care. With love and God Bless, Caro x (#25)
You beat me to it again this week Annie! Thanks so much for your visit. I bet your masks will be very popular - they seem to have become the ultimate fashion accessory in all different colours and patterns. I want to learn how to make them too. Enjoy your week! xx zsuzsa #20
I have managed to be later than you today - where have the hours gone?
Glad you are keeping busy in this peculiar time we are living in.
Thanks for keeping us in the loop with progress on Elizabeth and Alan - so glad to hear she is doing much better, still got them both in prayer and will make a special mention of Alan tonight.
Stay safe and well and happy
Hugs, Neet 5 xx
Hi Annie. So pleased to hear the news about Elizabeth and Alan. That's really encouraging - for us as well as them!! My word - you have been manically busy this week - well done. Your poor sewing machine will be ready for a day or so's break by the time this is over.
Take care. Stay safe. God bless.
Margaret #4
Great masks, they are such lovely fabrics they'll brighten everyone's mood!
Have a good week,
Diana x #12
Thank you for the heads up re Elizabeth and Alan - what a difficult time for them both. You are amazing with all those face masks - I'm afraid I've been looking at the no sew versions as an option!! Life will certainly be colourful if everyone starts to wear all the jolly home made ones I've seen around the web. I am very impressed! Stay Safe, Stay well, Happy WOYWW Cindy #18
Great collection of fabrics and not surprised they are selling so well, people are starting to realise that they are a good idea despite what the government were trying to tell us. Have a lovely crafty week and a happy woyww, Angela x17x
Well done for making the masks....my idea fizzled out or got overtaken by making watercolours. I love being outside in the garden during this lockdown phase. Thank goodness for technology that you can still participate in some way in your grandees birthday. Stay safe and keep sewing.
Sandra de @14
I love seeing all those coloured masks, and what a lot you sewed! I'm glad you are still healthy, thanks for your visit to my blog yesterday, enjoy the sunshine whenever you can and stay safe! Big hug-from-a-distance, Marit #27
Hi Annie, thanks so much for the update on Elizabeth & Alan, good to know things are going well for them. Love all the face masks you're making- who'd ever have thought people would be making face masks and scrub bags at the start of the year? Love & hugs to you both, Have a lovely week, Stay safe, Hugs, Shaz #11 X
wow they are impressive - well done ( and hubby ;) ). Good news about Elizabeth and her hubby . Sorry I am late visiting this week . Take care and keep safe . soojay #16
How fantastic that you've made so many masks and protected so many people. I'm glad that Elizabeth and Alan are improving too ~ Blessings to you!
Great job with the masks, I am sure cotton ones are more comfortable than plastic ones. Glad to hear Elizabeth and Alan are on the road to recovery. Stay safe Angela #38
Hi Annie what a great job you are doing with those masks they look so much user friendly and not so scary in those cheery fabrics. Thank you for the update on Elizabeth & Hubby being offline last week it's good to hear some positive news. Take care & stay very safe Tracey #3
P.S So nice your kept updated on what the Grandchildren are doing those pics certainly do raise a smile... i'm very envious of your veg patch, it's something i've always wanted!! xx
I am so impressed with your industrial production of face masks! I am glad to hear that Elizabeth and Alan are making progress, albeit slowly.
Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #15
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