COVID-19 Mask Production& Sales
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter and affect our daily lives, I like many other seamstresses, decided to use my sewing skills to help whomever I could. I began making fabric masks for anyone who I was able to reach whether it be through social media, word of mouth, or other connections. Since mid-March of 2020 I have made and sold 200+ fabric masks.
When I returned to my sewing job at the University of Delaware, we continued to make fabric masks for the campus population. Over the summer of 2020, I was part of a project which focused on making masks with clear panels to use in speech therapy, classroom, or other similar settings.
![100692685_923762791386545_86495376785276](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d3c18_bcc3109bbaef4304b4dfc4de6174ca61~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_600,h_310,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/100692685_923762791386545_86495376785276.jpg)
INFORMATION ABOUT MY MASKS
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Masks were priced at $5 each, with some going up to $8 when I was able to begin buying more fabric options. Anyone who was an essential worker, or continued working during the height of the pandemic received one free mask.
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All masks were double layered and will have two sets of ties, or two pieces of elastic.
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All the fabric I used was 100% cotton or a cotton blend that is machine washable. Fabric was pre-washed before use.
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I had 3 different sizes available: small, medium, and large. The smalls work best for children, mediums for most adults, and larges for men. The pattern guide is posted for visual reference.
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On average it took me two days to wash, cut, sew, and mail off masks, but this varied due to number of orders, work schedule, and style of mask produced.
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Masks were shipped with washing instructions and contact information via the USPS through first class.
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To inquire about mask orders or questions please email me at rebeccatmoy@gmail.com.
Mask Examples
![Size Medium with Ties](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d3c18_24841c5fe0cd4809bb3b62a397d322d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/9d3c18_24841c5fe0cd4809bb3b62a397d322d7~mv2.jpg)
![Clear Masks for Speech Therapy](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d3c18_fd6ab1d07f1a4e39b76cd6ed296f2491~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_197,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/9d3c18_fd6ab1d07f1a4e39b76cd6ed296f2491~mv2.jpg)
![Model Wearing a size small](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d3c18_f751975788234299a79c371153757bb8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/9d3c18_f751975788234299a79c371153757bb8~mv2.jpg)
![Size Medium with Ties](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d3c18_24841c5fe0cd4809bb3b62a397d322d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/9d3c18_24841c5fe0cd4809bb3b62a397d322d7~mv2.jpg)
![100753876_584195978891943_17590422101347](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d3c18_0a282f3a307e4770bf2a31bfd348dcb5~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_179,w_1403,h_1869/fill/w_253,h_334,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/100753876_584195978891943_17590422101347.jpg)
![92008937_216312362936076_637532755012563](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d3c18_f8a3f243113641d693491682bb2de1b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_267,h_356,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/92008937_216312362936076_637532755012563.jpg)
During this ever-changing time, we must rely on each other to keep one another safe and healthy. With these masks a multitude of everyday people were able protect themselves and those around them, while also having a bit of style thrown in. These now “normal” articles of clothing should not be scary, or something we shy away from wearing; this is our new reality and I hope that I was able to make a difference in using my skills this way. Remember to stay safe, stay healthy, and be kind to others. I also want to acknowledge medical workers, first responders, and everyone who even in quarantine were putting their lives on the line so we could continue living ours.
Thank you.