by basketkase 13 Apr 2020

Wow, look at me posting something in the sewing section!

I made these masks for Jim and I to wear to grocery store...the bigger denim one is Jim's.....they all have a liner and because elastic is so hard to come by right now I used......wait for it......old cut up pair of my (clean) undies, just cut the elastic right off and it is perfect width.....desperate times...desperate measures, right? and NO the leopard print is fabric and not my old undies...tee hee!

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by 02kar Moderator 15 Apr 2020

Oh my goodness, you folks have me laughing so hard. I never knew the subject of elastic was so funny. BTW, if you don't have suspenders to keep you undies up, try cutting out the elastic from you bottom sheet. Who needs fitted sheets when you need elastic for masks. Or to keep your undies where they belong.

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by Sewmum1 14 Apr 2020

Love the denim look ones especially. Great resourcefulness during this time. 😉
I save the round elastic that comes with shoes for different projects. I have find that the elastic is uncomfortable on the ears after a while on masks but keeps hair tidy better than ties. Still havent decided which I prefer so have made a few different versions to choose from

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dragonflyer by dragonflyer 15 Apr 2020

I have made "elastic strap extenders" to hold the elastic made to go around the ears in a strap that goes around the back of the head for those who find the elastic around their ears uncomfortable...works great!

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by deannabriese 14 Apr 2020

Trims on Wheels has elastic. I had an email just a few days ago advertising it. They are a great company. Husband and wife we see every year at our Sewing and Quilt Expo. Dear people!

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by mrskiki 14 Apr 2020

Great idea for elastic. Hugs. Nan

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by bemara 14 Apr 2020

I have my sewed masks three weeks ago postet. . . I use round elasic and hat-elastic (Hutgummi), this does not act blow behind the ears . . hugs Maria

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by pennifold 14 Apr 2020

10 out of 10 for ingenuity. I'm so glad you got to do some sewing! Love Chris

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by momac 14 Apr 2020

Great job Vicki, hugs from Maureen

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by crazypatchmama 14 Apr 2020

Glad to know you and hubby are using the beautiful mask you made. I now use the t shirts and use them to tie around my neck. Desperate times makes one innovative 🙃. Be safe and healthy.

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by toogie 13 Apr 2020

I am SO proud of you! I love to see someone try sewing. You did great! ...I also love your thinking out of the box....or panty drawer!-lol

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by crafter2243 Moderator 13 Apr 2020

Good Job. Your problem now is how to hold up the panties 😂😂😊

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asterixsew by asterixsew 13 Apr 2020

Thanks for the laugh

toogie by toogie 13 Apr 2020

Angie you surprised me!-lol

basketkase by basketkase 14 Apr 2020

LOL....am definately NOT a commando girl.....maybe I can use suspenders...HA!

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by orangetiger 13 Apr 2020

Very creative and you will help keep safe.

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by grammaheh1 13 Apr 2020

Love your masks and using elastic from panties was very creative.

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by dragonflyer 13 Apr 2020

Wow, wonders never cease! Great job.

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by sewdeb 13 Apr 2020

LOL! Now that is improvising! They look fabulous, Vicki! Stay safe! Hugs*, Deb

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