It’s fair to say 2020 has been full of surprises. While we’re learning to navigate this “new normal” we’re living in, keeping my family, friends and myself safe has become a priority. And one of the easiest ways I’ve found to do that is by wearing a mask in public.
One rainy afternoon, I was browsing Goodwill and came across a pair of pants from one of my favorite brands, Lilly Pulitzer. I excitedly grabbed them and held them up to check the fit, sadly learning that they were too small and the cut was a bit outdated. Still, I couldn’t let these go – the pattern was just the cutest!
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- First, I threw the pants in the washer to make sure the fabric was clean and ready to wear.
- Then, I carefully ripped the seams apart and laid the fabric flat.
- Next, I used a mask template to cut the fabric and the elastic.
- And finally, I sewed it together
It turned out too cute! You just never know what gems you’re going to find at Goodwill. While I would have loved my new pair of Lilly Pulitzer pants, now have a fun and fashionable face mask!
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