Havertown woman uses her sewing machine to make protective masks

Friday, March 27, 2020
HAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A Delaware County woman is using her artistic flair - and her sewing machine - to make protective masks.

Nelle Bush of Havertown made one mask then posted about it an area Facebook group.
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She says the response and need was overwhelming.

Bush makes masks daily and leaves the packages on her front porch for pick up.
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She plans to do this as long as there's a need.

Action News photojournalist Dan Sheridan tells her story in the video above.
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