I did it!

The first link to instructions for mask making might have shown up in my social media feeds in February. I feel like I’ve put off making masks for months. Kal kept saying he wanted to sew, but I wasn’t ready to start making masks with the intent to donate in early March. Then remote schooling started and it seemed more obvious that essential workers needed real masks, not my old shirts in the shape of masks. I put off making any masks until mid-April.

For the longest time, Luis walked around with a bandana. He didn’t want to fold it up with elastic to strap to his ears. Something about Project Runway winner Geoffery’s tutorial was so accessible. I started with the checks.—MV

Madeline Vega

Madeline Vega