You will now have the right sides facing out. You will stitch both long sides and a short side. Stitch around three sides of the eye pillow.Now, place one stack of fabric on the other, with the right sides of the fabric facing together.You will want the right side of the fabric (the part you will see on the outside of the eye mask) facing up. Make two separate stacks of fabric like this. Place the cut piece of outer layer of fabric over the inner layer (if using one).You will want both the inner liner (if you are using one) and the outer fabric to be the same size. Measure the fabric to be the size that you want.But these types of fabrics cannot be heated! Satin or silk would also be a great option for an indulgent eye pillow. For instance, I used a fancy velvet material that feels luxurious on my eyes. However, if you do not want to make a heatable eye mask, you can use other types of fabric. This is because cotton is safe to heat in the microwave. If you intend to heat your rice bag, you will need to use a 100% cotton fabric. This is very important so that you make an eye pillow that is safe. You will need to know how you intend on using your eye mask before choosing fabric. In fact, this weighted mask might help calm you down, similar to a weighted blanket. Or use the mask before going to sleep at night. It is perfect for a few minutes of self-care (here are 30 more important self-care ideas). The lavender in this aromatherapy eye mask helps to relax you. Clip the seam allowance at the curvey area for a smoother curve after turning right-side out.Heating this eye pillow in the microwave will create a warm compress that can be soothing for dry eyes or other conditions that your eye doctor might suggest a heatable eye mask for. Cut the eye mask piece out with a seam allowance of 1/4″, leave a wider seam allowance at the opening area so that it is easier for you to sew to close it after the turning.ĭ. Sew around the traced line but leave an opening of about 1 1/2″ at the top of the eye mask (for turning right-side out ).Ĭ. Tug in the elastic band so that it is away from the seam line.ī. Pin the fabrics together with right-side facing each other. Sew the elastic band on the seam allowance at the marking position (refer to picture). Mark the elastic marking on the fabric too.ī. Trace the template with a marker at the back of the cotton fabric. The batting or felt piece helps to block out the brightness from outside when you are wearing the eye mask.Īgain, I used satin as the bottom piece of the eye-mask that contact with the eyes to enhance the soothing result.*If you are wearing make-up, place a piece of thin tissue between the eyes and the eye mask to prevent the eye mask from cosmetic stains. Place the soothing eye mask back into the freezer for the next use. Rest and relax in this position until the coolness of the eye mask receded.Ĭ. Revive your tired eyes by placing the soothing eye-mask on your eyes, rest with the head in a slightly upright tilted position.ī. Place the soothing eye-mask into a zipper bag (for the hygienic purpose) then store it in your freezer compartment for overnight to chill it.Ī. Pat the eye mask to distribute the beans equally, sew a line at the center. Dried herbs may be added for an extra soothing effect.ī. Insert the funnel or paper cone at the opening, fill the soothing eye mask with your preferred beans, I used organic green mung beans. Turn the eye mask right-side out, smooth out the shape, press with an iron if necessary.ī. Clip the seam allowance at the curvey area for a smoother curve after turning right-side out. Cut the piece out with a seam allowance of 1/4″, leave a wider seam allowance at the opening area so that it is easier for you to sew to close it after the turning and filling.Į. Sew around the traced line but leave an opening of about 1 1/2″ at the top of the eye-mask (for turning right-side out and filling purposes).ĭ. Pin both fabrics together with right-side facing each other.Ĭ. I used satin as the bottom piece of the eye mask that contact with the eyes to enhance the soothing result. The fabric/fabrics must be pre-washed and ironed before sewing since you can’t wash the completed soothing eye-mask anymore.
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