Best challenge ever!
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Great challenge! I am not much of a seamstress but have a pile of fabric (that I bought TEN YEARS ago while visiting @kittykill and @MareMare lol) waiting for me to work on. My hoarding instincts pay off once again 
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Title: His and Hers Pleated Fabric Shopping Masks.
Masks for: Me and him.
Pattern Link to Share: https://sarahmaker.com/how-to-sew-a-surgical-face-mask-for-hospitals-free-pattern/
Mine are made with 1/4" elastic because that’s what I have. They feel comfortable enough though.
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I tried out the HKMask tutorial but the pattern only scores a 7/10 from me, to be effective the seal around the face has to be more secure so I’m trying some other patterns out. I’m going to make a few styles and decide on a fave.
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Thanks to a generous donation from @PerfectlyBohemian, I’m now able to offer 2 prizes!
Thank you so much PB!
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Definitely joining this!!
My mask materials are going through the wash right now to get ready to work on!
Title: Embroidery Machine Masks
Masks for: Healthcare Workers
Pattern Link to Share: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheMachineEmbroidery
I made these for my cousin and two neighbors who work at the local hospitals
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Title: Fitted Face Masks for DJ
Masks for: Husband
**Pattern Link to Share:**https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/opinion/coronavirus-n95-mask.html?fbclid=IwAR2v4dFEekmESRUPJPXRfO4mqUslJceFSPtV4ODsiklUAzuHg-Ht7tyq9NM
-I also added pipe cleaner nose wire in a little pocket.
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Here’s my first batch of 3! One for me and one each for Mr. Road and his brother. The elastic isn’t “closed” on the one for my BIL so he can adjust the fit accordingly.
Title: Tie-Dye Mask Trio
Masks for: Abbeeroad, Mr. Road, BIL Road (lol)
Pattern Link to Share: https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/
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@Magpie, is your HK Mask from hemp pockets an actual submission for the Challenge? Or just a random or progress pic of what you’re working on? Since it doesn’t have the header, I’m unsure if I should add it to the list of finished entries. 
Title: Fake Batik back up
Masks for: Me, in case I lose my fancy mask
Pattern Link to Share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U0W0mxja8E - measurements in the video for making your own.
I added jewelry wire on the nose bridge instead of twist ties because the ones I have are not strong enough to get the mask “sealed” on my face to prevent glasses from fogging up.
Made from home decore fabric sample from my stash.
On my face:
On my sewing machine (please ignore the mess):
Interior:
*edit to add that I ended up sending this one to a friend in Texas and made several more!
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I started making masks around the second week of March due to what i saw as a need for my family. Since then I have helped form a local mask making group that is now a part of a state-wide organization run by some very talented and motivated folks in Alabama! Here is my first mask! I have made close to 25 so far. I am working online as a college instructor as well, so my time to sew and craft is limited. But here I am!
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Welcome to Lettuce Craft @Dstoeckel! We’re so glad to have you here. And thank you for helping craft for your community!
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@Dstoeckel, is your yellow flower mask an actual submission in the Challenge? Or just a random sharing pic? If so, can you add the following header into your post?
Title:
Masks for:
Pattern Link to Share:
This helps me keep track of all the entries people make, so I can make sure you get the right amount of entries in the prize drawing.
Title: Masks for the Guys
Masks for: my employees in PA
Pattern Link to Share:
My partner in PA and our employees are mostly working from home, but, they are taking turns going into the office to retrieve files, paperwork, etc. After a bad scare (one of my employees was tested but was negative!), they all wanted masks. Of course, they know I sew and used to make all sorts of things for everyone so they asked if I would make masks for their personal use. This is what I am sending to the guys…I am going to send another batch with a different pattern once I hear back as I think you need one to wear, and one in the wash.
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Title: Masks for the Women
Masks Made for: employees in my office
These are the ones I made for my female employees…I will let them pick whatever ones they want, but I am sure my friend and office manager is going to snag one of the purple ones! I used to make her so many purple things over the 20 years I worked with her!
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Title: Trio of Masks
Masks for: Myself
Pattern Link to Share:
I can’t remember where the top pattern is from.
The middle one is from Sewing Seeds of Love
The bottom one is from Riley Blake Designs and doesn’t use elastic. The pattern actually has ties but I modified it to hook on my ears instead.
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This is amazing!!
Title: First Three Masks
Masks for: healthcare workers
Pattern Link to Share: https://seekatesew.com/how-to-sew-a-face-mask-with-filter-pocket-no-elastic/
My parents and I made these together. It took us many hours. We are rank amateurs, but doing our best to help! We hope to improve as we go along!!
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