Here is how to make an eye pillow, and scroll down to see other ideas for this project!
This relaxing and cushy mask takes minutes to make and is a luscious treat for tired eyes. This little baby goes in the fridge as well, so it will be chilly to the touch. After a hard day at work or working on the lawn, lie down and plop it over your eyes for ultimate relaxation.
Supplies for how to make an eye pillow:
2 pieces of cotton fabric, each 6 by 3 inches
Straight pins
Pinking shears
Sewing machine or needle and thread (If you don’t want to sew, you can always use Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Tape
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1 cup of rice
Essential oil (if desired)
Directions:
Line up the two pieces of fabric, right side out, and pin around three sides.
Sew with straight stitch around the three sides, removing pins as you go.
Pour in rice and sew up the top. Sew another seam around the whole mask.
Use the pinking shears to trim the excess fabric around the edges.
Store mask in freezer or fridge.
Variation: When adding rice, add one to two drops of essential oil. Experiment with different fabrics such as satin or ultra suede, to see which you like best. Make several bags so you can rotate them.
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Here are five other creative ways to make and use an eye mask beyond the traditional fabric version:
DIY Herbal Aromatherapy Eye Pillow
- Fill a small fabric pouch with dried lavender, chamomile, and flaxseeds to create a weighted eye pillow.
- Perfect for meditation, stress relief, or pre-sleep relaxation.
Cooling Gel Eye Mask
- Use aloe vera gel or soaked cotton pads frozen in a silicone mold.
- Store in the fridge and place over the eyes to reduce puffiness and soothe tired eyes.
Heated Rice Eye Pack
- Fill a small fabric pouch with rice, flaxseeds, or buckwheat and microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Great for relieving sinus pressure, headaches, or dry eyes.
Tea Bag Eye Mask
- Steep green tea, chamomile, or black tea bags, let them cool, and place over closed eyes.
- Helps with dark circles, puffiness, and relaxation.
DIY Silk Eye Mask with Skincare Benefits
- Sew a silk eye mask and infuse it with a few drops of vitamin E oil for hydration.
- Protects skin while you sleep and prevents wrinkles & dryness.
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