The Mask(ed) Band-It

I sew our masks. Small ones in fun prints for the little guy, distressed ones in black fabrics for the teenager going through a gritty phase, pleated ones for my bearded husband, and solid colors or subtle prints for me to wear to work. Initially I was equipping all of them with neckbands made of handmade bias tape in coordinating fabrics, and then one day I hit upon the idea of making something that could be clipped to the mask and swapped out between them. Glass beads can be sterilized with rubbing alcohol, hot soapy water, or hand sanitizer, and the alligator clips clamp on securely to the edge of the mask to keep it handy when you can take a breather.

The CDC does recommend that you NOT expose the inside of your mask to germs before clapping it back on your face over your nose and mouth, and that is absolutely good advice. In my scenario, I put a clean mask on my clean face and leave it there until I am in total isolation such as in the car alone, or working in my office in solitude, at which point I can lower my mask (always by grabbing the ear loops only!) and keep it suspended from my neck instead of on the table, in my purse, falling onto the floor, etc.

So if this helps you, get in touch and I’ll make one for you too! I have assorted colors ready to go, or ask for something customized just for you in favorite colors. Wholesale pricing is available on orders of 6 or more at a time.

Keep that mask off the floor, the table, or the bottom of your purse.