Face Mask Sewing Patterns

The grouping below was compiled by the writers at So-Sew-Much crafting site.  See the images below to find a mask style and DIY tutorial that could work for your mask project.  Even though the masks for COVID-19 protection are more readily available now that it is 2021, many people feel the usage of masks in public may continue for years.  If so, you may want to try out various mask styles to find the fit and patterns that work best for you and your lifestyle. Making your own masks are beneficial for reuse, color coordinating, style, and fit.  Take a look at the listing below for possible mask tutorials.

Face Mask Sewing Pattern Roundup

Here's a list of some of the best face mask sewing patterns that I could find on the internet. I hope they are of value to you. Hover over the picture to show the title, click to open, or right-click and open in a new tab to keep this page open too. And don’t forget to pin it.

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Understanding Your Reactions to Life's Triggers

Are you Taking Responsibility for Yourself?

After reading Trevor Getz’ article “A Usable History of Disease” in relation to the 2020 pandemic and how people have reacted to it, I began thinking about the social and political unrest that has stemmed from the nationwide lockdowns and the loss of personal freedom and choice that Americans often take for granted. These changes have resulted in extreme divisions in American society, and as a result, we can see those in power using—yes, USING—this disaster to promote their own agendas.

As Getz states, the “balance between personal liberty and collective responsibility has come up repeatedly in the modern era,” and questioning this responsibility has exploded into areas most would never have thought to venture in earlier years. “Countries that have handled this pandemic the best have the strongest sense of collective thinking but also more authoritarian state structures” (Vann); however, “In the United States, at least, we tend to have a very strong sense of personal liberty, but less of a sense of collectivism” (Getz).

With the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the American people reacting to the pandemic in ways that ranged from scapegoating and hoarding to pulling together to support each other. Similarly, these feelings have spilled over into political and social realms—sometimes in an antisocial and threatening way—in 2020 and now into 2021. Stress, anxiety, fear of the unknown, and general loss of life cause people to react, say things, and blame people that they would not normally do in peaceful situations. Before you jump on the ‘panic wagon’ that has come with the COVID pandemic, really think about who or what is directing your views, thoughts, and actions.

Questions to ponder:

1. Where does this legacy of Americans having a strong sense of personal liberty and less of a sense of collectivism come from, and has it hurt or helped us in responding to this pandemic?
2. During this volatile time, where is your focus: self or community? Should this be your focus? Are your thoughts logical or should you assess your emotional reactions during this time of change?

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School Closings--THEN and NOW

Schools Closed During a Pandemic a Century Ago. Did it Work?

OER Blog

19 Mar 2020

WHP Team
Washington, USA

Note: All of us have been impacted in one way or another by the COVID-19 outbreak. We're doing everything we can to keep learning accessible throughout the pandemic. Learn more about those efforts here.

So, you’re a kid stuck at home and bored silly when you could be with classmates enjoying world history class. Or, you’re a teacher whose plans for the whole year have been upended. Or you’re a parent scrambling to provide care and activities for a child who would, under normal circumstances, be in school. (Or, you’re a teacher and a parent trying to do BOTH.) All because of a virus that might seem pretty scary but can also feel unreal, and hard to imagine. Is it really necessary to close the schools?

Go to https://community.oerproject.com/b/blog/posts/a-history-of-school-closings for full article.

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Balancing Responsibilities of Life

While I have taken a break from posting on this blog...I have not forgotten about it.  Here are some thoughts I have to share...

The balance between personal liberty and collective responsibility has come up repeatedly in the modern era and questioning this responsibility has exploded into areas most would never have thought to venture in earlier years. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw people reacting to the pandemic in ways that ranged from scapegoating and hoarding to pulling together to support each other. Similarly, these feelings have spilled over into political and social realms—sometimes in an antisocial and threatening way—in 2020 and now into 2021. Stress, anxiety, fear of the unknown, and general loss of life cause people to react, say things, and blame people that they would not normally do in peaceful situations. Before you jump on the ‘panic wagon’ that has come with the COVID pandemic, really think about who or what is directing your views, thoughts, and actions.

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