AMES, IA — During a critical face mask shortage at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, home sewers responded by pulling out fabric stashes, threading their machines and getting to work. Recently ...

People are blowing the dust off their sewing machines and are making masks not only for themselves but also for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. But those sewing machines may need a ...

Alzahara Ibrahim started on her first mask just hours after picking up a sewing machine. The 11-year-old joined the sewing club earlier this year after her mother encouraged her to learn how to sew.

One woman spent 12 hours sewing masks for hospital workers. A California woman spent 12 hours straight sewing masks for those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic -- and she's not stopping ...

From her home in Willow Spring, Amelia Patel is sewing face masks — and encouraging others to do the same. Over the weekend, the mom of two and CPA launched a Facebook group where she's sharing a ...

Major supply shortages at hospitals have the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advising using bandannas and scarves as a last resort when treating patients with COVID-19 if no face masks are ...