The CDC has recommended that we wear face masks in public, and I notice that a number of people are taking that advice. For most of us, not medically employed or immune compromised, a home made mask is good enough, and preserves the medical grade ones for those that really need them.
I had to go to a doctor’s appointment today and decided it would be a good idea to wear a mask. Naturally I went to Facebook for advice. One video said you can use a bra to make a mask.
Nailed it!
I thought the result was so attractive (pronounced “ah-trah-ctive”), I posted a picture on Facebook. A friend commented that I could also make a mask from men’s underwear. My husband Steven was happy to loan me a pair (YES they were clean!).
I would rather use the pair with the red hearts.
OK, I was just being silly. When I was done with nonsense (for the moment), I followed the directions from a video I found on the Covid-19 Information Center, using an old t-shirt.
I had to finagle my earrings out from under it.
On the advice of another friend, I pulled it further up my nose and put my glasses on top of it to keep them from fogging. A nurse at the doctor’s office complimented me on my homemade mask, so that made me happy.
After returning home, I put my mask in the laundry, as advised by the CDC. I shall fashion another one if I have to go out tomorrow. Luckily I have a number of old t-shirts.
Stay safe, everyone!
Mohawk Valley Girl 
Well, the bra is certainly much more fashionable, and has the advantage of being adjustable in multiple axes.
As for men’s underpants, I never recommend those for any use other than their intended one.
T-shirts, on the other hand (or face), are good for a nearly infinite array of things. So, I definitely recommend the T-shirt mask. You can also get them with funny sayings on them.
I had less success with the second t-shirt mask I attempted. But one must persevere. I hope you’re staying safe!
The main thing is that you’re doing something positive. I think when we have too much time on our hands, we end up spending far too much time wringing our hands and worrying. It’s much better to do as you’re doing, and to light a candle rather than curse the darkness. 🙂
True dat!