Sleep Mask

overview

this is a perfect project for smaller scraps of fabric and felt. you can make it single-layered or double-layered, stuff it with felt or poly-fil, and use it for sound sleep or a spa party!

1 hour

maker checklist

paper and marker (for the template)
colorful fabric (about 9in x 4in)
soft felt (also 9in x 4in)
bit of stuffing (or felt scraps)
pinking shears or good fabric scissors
needle and thread
ball head pins
length of ribbon (18in)
- *or length of elastic (12in)

instructions

1

draw a template for your eye mask on paper and cut it out. make sure it fits your face well! adjust if needed.

2

trace the template on a piece of felt and cut it out.

tip!

if there are marker lines on your felt, that’s ok! place this side against the fabric to hide them, and make sure the bright side of the fabric is facing out.

3

lay the felt shape on the back of the fabric piece, and pin into place.

4

cut two pieces of ribbon, long enough to tie the mask around your head comfortably, and pin these in place on either side of the mask.

note!

sandwich the ends between the felt and fabric for a clean look.

5

sew around the edge of the mask and stop when there is about a 1-inch gap remaining.

6

stuff the mask with a handful of poly-fil or fabric scraps, then sew the gap closed.

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