Making Fabric Masks to Help Our Community
I’ve been reading a lot of books lately… some about career, some about parenting and some in between. But the message that keeps coming up for me is about having a purpose. One of the books mentioned that the opposite of depression, was purpose. For me, this was one of those a-ha moments when it all made sense.
This concept made me think… what is my purpose during the COVID-19 pandemic? On social media, I saw that a friend was making these fabric masks for health workers and I immediately raised my hand to help out. My mom was a nurse for 45 years so this really hit home for me. Then I remembered that I had bought a sewing machine for my son that “had to have it” years ago and it had been collecting dust ever since. This was my time to help out!
I went downstairs, pulled out the machine that was buried in the back of the closet, and got moving. Many thoughts filled my head like “I made a pillowcase once 30 years ago”. But I didn’t want to limit myself without at least trying. I sat down and began reading the manual. A little bit at a time, I wound the bobbin… threaded the machine, found my collection of thread and I was ready to go! So many obstacles came my way and the first batch of masks were pretty sad. But just like anything, I really felt compelled to help and make a difference. My second batch was 1000 times better and I am happy to say that this morning I was able to send out masks to friends across the country. I will continue making them for as long as they are needed.
My belief is that we all have a part to play in this… so what are you going to do to help your community?
In case anyone comes across this and wonders what pattern I used, here is the link. It’s simple and somewhat easy to make if you have the time, the patience and a sewing machine laying around. 😄
Thank you Kelli Ronci of Corda Designs for your inspiration!
Be kind • Be curious • Be inspired
Monique
