Face masks the latest fashion trend?
On April 6th, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Theresa Tam, advised that wearing non-medical face masks could give an additional layer of protection when needing to go out in public.
My fabric stash is minuscule compared to my Mum’s, so she granted me access to the treasure trove that is her cotton bin. It’s a huge Rubbermaid tub that’s full of swatches and remnants. Some of the contents date back almost 40 years.
![Wearing a home-made sewn cotton face mask](https://i2.wp.com/www.inkyblack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/facemask.png?fit=500%2C403&ssl=1)
I’m almost afraid that I’ve snagged some of the fabric she’s been hoarding for other purposes, but I’m sure she’d tell me if that were the case.
At any rate, I made face masks for the husbeast, myself, and both sets of our parents. They aren’t the most chic items of clothing, but they definitely have some personality.
The right mask for the right person
I mixed and matched colours suitable for the gentlemen…even in a pandemic, I can’t see my Dad wearing cute owls on his face. Mum might get a kick out of them, but Dad? Not likely. I stuck mainly with grey, grey-blue, and navy for them.
![A variety of hand-sewn cotton face masks for every member of the family](https://i0.wp.com/www.inkyblack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/masks.png?fit=500%2C336&ssl=1)
The ladies, however, get the fun stuff. Burgundy and lavender, cute prints…you name it. My favourite face masks have owls and mushrooms on it.
For more information, click on that video up top to see the process!
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