Whitniffic Whatnots

I wish I were joking. This pandemic has really given face coverings some leverage. Paris, New York, London... face masks have adorned lovely model faces at major fashion shows since early February. A model wearing a Pitta Mask walks the runway for The Blonds during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on February 09, 2020. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows) Ok, so mine aren't quite that fancy. But they're effective, and I've gotten a lot of comments on how well they fit and how cute they are in comparison to the standard medical face mask. I can't claim ownership to this particular method of constructing these masks; I followed the video tutorial recommended by the Wisconsin Face Mask Warriors, an organization collecting donations to provide masks to healthcare workers across the state. There were a few instructions I thought were lacking, so I'm going to go ahead and give you a written tutorial with de...

I had every intention of avoiding posting about this crazy virus. There's enough bad news and scary stories being thrown around that I really want this blog to be a place to escape from all that and focus on the good. After all... staying home and working on projects is what I do best! But a nurse friend of mine requested an item that I thought was pretty helpful- a headband with buttons for mask straps to avoid getting raw behind the ears. Healthcare workers now have to wear masks for the entirety of their shifts, and I can't imagine that's very comfortable. I haven't seen many tutorials on how to make these, so I figured I'd put one together while I created a few cute options for her. Of course- buttons could be added to any existing headband for a quick fix! I dug through my stash and found a bunch of  bright, fun patterned fabric. Each headband requires a 21" x 6" piece. I also scrounged up two large buttons and a hairband for each headband. I ...