How to Make Eye Mask in a Few Minutes

Last Updated: May 6, 2021

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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Draw the pattern. This is a fairly simple pattern that you can draw freehand. Alternatively, use the template guide provided here.
- Cut the pattern out from the pattern paper.
  
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Cut out two pieces of felt or cotton fabric using the template.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Assembling the Eye Mask

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(Or, use sewing pins if preferred.)
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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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Do I have to use two pieces of fabric?

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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.

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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

How to Make Eye Mask in a Few Minutes

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Creating the Pattern

Assembling the Eye Mask

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