People who make their own masks out shopping, hilarious
6 years ago
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Comments (9)I've made 5 so far & have several more cut out. I took them to a friend & she said, "what cute purses". So one I made out of Christmas fabric will be my purse for the season. You could put pockets on the inside if you want it for a purse. I had a striped fabric & didn't have enough for the length so I cut a strip & sewed a strip of crosswise stripe to the lengthwise strip. It looks like it was planned. Now I'm looking at my fabrics to see what 2 I can use together. I didn't sew the pocket on. I'm sure I wouldn't take the time to fold them in the bag. They fold flat nicely. They're actually fun to sew. I always cut patterns out of light weight interfacing if I'm going to use them a lot. It dawned on me after my 4th bag to cut the pattern out fully (not a half pattern that has to be put on the fold. That way I can cut my fabrics to length & stack them & cut both the main & lining fabrics at the same time. I use a rotary cutter except for the curved seams....See More% savings for being own project manager vs. hiring a one-stop shop??
Comments (25)Love that diagram, Sophie! I went halfway. I used a small "home services" firm that did the tear out, plumbing, electrical, wall repair, window, and other installations. I planned (with GW help), sourced and bought the cabinets, granite (with installation), hardware, sink, faucet, and light fixtures; decided on (at the last minute) to refinish the floor so found floor people; and did the painting myself. This approach saved me nearly $10k over the quotes from both full service companies that would include plans and contractors who would execute my plan but source and perform all. Note that my remodel was not extensive, was in a smaller space, no change in footprint, just repositioning some appliances which did require moving the gas line and adding a window, lights, outlets and switches. There were delays due to me, about the floor decision and getting that scheduled, and changes in the planned counter material which the home service company was able to work around (thankfully). My only complaint in the end was with the counter granite installer -- who came highly recommended, but didn't do the quality of work that I'd seen here on GW, but who did fix what could be fixed. Still, saving $10K was worth the mild disappointment IMO....See MoreRant - Hey non mask wearer, stop being selfish and wear a mask!!!!
Comments (103)I have a mask story to add (not a rant , since none of my loved ones were endangered). A few weeks ago, I ran into an old friend. She lives, and works, in the small village where I grocery shop, and we were both there during designated senior hours. She recognized me, although I was wearing a mask, but she wasn't wearing one. I asked if she had a mask, and she said that she had only one, disposable, which she was saving for the days she had to take her father to his medical appointments. I asked if she'd like me to make her a fabric mask, and she graciously accepted. I dropped it off to her the same day, with some shop towel filters, as I was on my way to drop off my father's groceries. Today, as I was leaving the grocery store, she was arriving--sans mask. I jokingly asked why she wasn't wearing her mask, and she said that she didn't think she needed it unless she was in close quarters with others. When I pointed out that by wearing a mask she was protecting others, she responded that she didn't need it because she's "been good." I'm disappointed that I gave her one of my nice, 600TC Egyptian cotton face masks, and she doesn't wear it. :[ At least she has it if she changes her mind....See MorePeople shopping during Costco senior hours?!
Comments (29)It's even on this thread.... I'm special. No, I have an underlying condition that would make it certain, that I would be hospitalized and probably would die from COVID. But I take it so seriously, I'm not going to be there, amongst throngs of people. I'm not going to go beyond your barrier. I'm not going to go past the safe distance. I will wear my mask. I will make sure you do not touch my money, by paying for it ahead of time, or using a card and I don't push buttons. Fine, I am special. I would prefer not to be. How about you take over for me, you be an asthmatic and worry about getting a deadly breathing disorder?...See More
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
LOL!! But lest we all just walk away shaking our heads to be clear if everyone wore a mask in public we could open up a lot of the shelter in place orders!!!
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