Eye masks have been a wonderful solution for many people who need to sleep in a lit area. Eye masks can assist shift workers, long-haul flyers and morning larks who sleep alongside a night owl who reads late into the night. Eye masks are also used for obtaining peace when resting and can be used for some beauty treatments. Whipping up your own simple (unpadded) homemade eye mask can be done in just a few minutes, as you'll discover here.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Creating the Pattern

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    Place the pattern onto the felt or cotton fabric. Cut out two pieces of felt or cotton fabric using the template.
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Method 2
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Assembling the Eye Mask

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    Use fabric glue to affix the two pieces of felt or cotton fabric together. (Or, use sewing pins if preferred.)
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    Sew a seam stitch around the edges of the two mask pieces to complete.
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    Insert an elastic length each side and stitch in place (for holding the mask on your head).
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    Finished. This easy eye mask should have taken but minutes to cut out and assemble. Pop it on and have a nap.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Do I have to use two pieces of fabric?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It depends on how thick you want your eye mask to be, and how thick your material is. One layer of thin material won't be very effective in blocking light. If you just use one piece, though, you won't have to glue or sew.
  • Question
    Do I use felt or fabric?
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    Community Answer
    You can use either one, depending on the thickness you want.
  • Question
    How do I determine how long a piece of elastic I need?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Get a piece of elastic and wrap it around your head leaving out the front (where the mask will go).
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Things You'll Need

  • Felt or cotton fabric, soft and fleece-like cotton is best for this quick project
  • Sewing threads
  • Needle
  • Scissors
  • Elastic length, enough to go around your head comfortably
  • Fabric glue
  • Pencil
  • Paper


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Co-authors: 10
Updated: May 6, 2021
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Categories: Sewing Crafts
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