First, let’s make the casing for the elastic. Fold the long strip in half lengthwise, with the right sides together. Next, cut your fabric pieces. All my pieces are the same size – 2 eye mask pattern pieces in satin with fusible interfacing and 1 pattern piece in fleece. With right sides facing out, dc through both pieces using CC and only work in front panel when working around the ribbon. Video Tutorials The top is the only straight part of the eye mask, hence the best place to position your opening. Anywhere else it will be harder to close the gap and at the same time maintain the curved shapes of the eye mask. Step 6 So, if you have half an hour to spare, why not make this luxurious eye mask? It’s super easy and inexpensive, and I’ve had so much fun making mine.

I used weights and scissors to cut my pattern pieces, but it’s easier with a rotary cutter. Do not use pins, you don’t want to snag the fabric. Since I’m writing this post, you can rightly assume I’m quite pleased with how my satin eye mask experiment turned out. This pattern is worked vertically to create the mask shape. Making up the heart design, make sure to use smaller sections of yarn to ensure the stitches look neat. Also, the chain one at the beginning on each row does not count as a stitch. Materials & tools Make it in any color you want, for you or as a gift for your family members or friends. This lovely satin eye mask is the perfect sleep companion! Make your own satin sleep mask I fell in love with some gorgeous silk eye masks I discovered while surfing the internet. That was my idea of perfection – those silk sleep masks looked so dashing and soft, but the price exceeded my budget. Fortunately, I have a sewing machine and I know how to use it! Related: 40 easy sewing projects for beginners to try

It’s really great to be able to make something yourself instead of buying. This eye mask takes very little time and effort, and it’s a super fun andrewarding project. I’m quite happy about it. It should be mentioned that while satin is a slippery fabric and notoriously difficult to sew, adding fusible interfacing makes sewing satin a breeze! It was basically as easy as sewing cotton fabric!

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, then pull through remaining two loops. The length of the elastic depends on the size of your head and could be anywhere from 12 to 15 inches. To find the best fit for you, just stretch a piece of elastic around your head, from ear to ear (approximately).Here are some videos to assist you when you are making the eye mask. If you’re new to reading a pattern, I recommend following the written pattern while you watch and listen to get used to the terms used. Below I have included left and right handed videos to help. Now cut a long rectangular strip of satin fabric, 30 inches in length and 1 ½ inch wide. (Mine is a bit wider because I cut the strip with my scissors and just eyeballed it) Step 2