[NFB-Seniors] The No-Sew Face Mask

[Barbara Shaidnagle]

A little snow just now .  hoping it melts off enough so I can go get my
stuff if not today tomorrow but I will report..

On Sat, May 9, 2020, 5:30 AM Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors <
nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Barbara
>
> Let us know how it works out for you. I bet there are others on this list
> who have the same issues.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFB-Seniors [mailto:nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Barbara Shaidnagle via NFB-Seniors
> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2020 9:59 PM
> To: NFB Senior Division list <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Barbara Shaidnagle <bshaid at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Seniors] The No-Sew Face Mask
>
> I have discovered that anything involving ears upsets my hearing aids which
> tolerate my glasses.  I have had to go to a face shield type mask.  It says
> on it SPLASH SHIELD. I will see how well this works when I go to the
> drugstore tomorrow to get batteries and a prescription...
>
> On Fri, May 8, 2020, 8:57 PM Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors <
> nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> > Note: this is the second email relating to The Nebraska May Senior
> > Division Meeting.
> >
> >
> >
> > No-Sew Face Mask
> >
> >
> >
> > You need a piece of fabric about 20 X 20 and a pair of shoelaces, or
> > some other thick string that's easy to tie and untie.
> >
> >
> >
> > I picked out 3 pieces for my fabric:  an old T-shirt, a pillowcase,
> > and a cloth placemat.  They all work.
> >
> >
> >
> > Lay your fabric flat.  Fold the top down one-third, and the bottom up
> > one-third.  You now have a long rectangle.
> >
> >
> >
> > Slide one shoelace under the fabric about one-third in from the left
> side.
> >
> >
> >
> > Slide the other shoelace under the fabric about one-third in from the
> > right side.
> >
> >
> >
> > Place the lace so it sticks out about the same length on the top and
> > bottom edges.
> >
> >
> >
> > Bring the bottom end of the shoelace up over the fabric, so now it's
> > sticking above the top.
> >
> >
> >
> > Bring the top end of the same shoelace up over the fabric, so now it's
> > sticking below the bottom.
> >
> >
> >
> > You have basically wrapped the shoelace around the fabric.  Do the
> > same with the other shoelace.
> >
> >
> >
> > Fold the left end of your fabric rectangle up and over the shoelace
> > and into the center.
> >
> >
> >
> > Do the same with the right end of your fabric, tucking the end into
> > the pocket you made in the end of the left piece when you made your first
> fold.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > That's all the folding.
> >
> >
> >
> > Pick up your mask.  Put it against your face, covering your nose and
> mouth.
> >
> > Put the shoelace loops sticking out the sides around your ears.  Tie
> > the shoelaces sticking out the top behind your head, and the laces
> > sticking out the bottom around your neck.  This snugs the whole thing
> > up against your face and under your chin.
> >
> >
> >
> > Whenever you want, unfold it, take out the laces, and toss the fabric
> > in the laundry for a good wash.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Independence is yours .  Are you willing to reach for it?
> >
> > Tammy
> >
> >
> >
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