Improver · 5 cards · 7 tasks
A padded eye mask with an elastic strap.
Join this session to learn how to stitch an eye mask. To help you practise sewing techniques and become more confident at sewing.
To take part you will need:
- Sewing Machine
- Sewing Kit
- Iron / Protective Sheet
- Loop Turner (or large safety pin)
Pre-cut kit includes:
- 1 x Elastic Strip
- 1 x Fabric Strip
- 2 x Eye Mask Fabric
- 1 x Wadding Fabric
You will need to be able to:
- Thread-up a sewing machine (Card 06 · Thread Machine)
- Stitch straight stitch (Card 09 · Machine Stitches)
Before you start, learn these cards
Step by step
Tick off each task as you go. If you get stuck, watch the video or open the card linked to that task.
Task 1
☐ Making the Strap Tube
Learn how: Card 21 · Ironing and Card 11 · Seams
Fold the strip in half, right sides together, and iron it. Stitch 1cm from the raw edges, leaving both ends open.
Task 2
☐ Turning the Tube
Learn how: Card 21 · Ironing
Use a loop turner (or a large safety pin) to turn the tube right side out, then iron it flat.
Task 5
☐ Layer, Pin and Stitch
Learn how: Card 15 · Pins and Card 11 · Seams
Layer the wadding, the patterned front (right side up), the strap and the plain back (face down). Stitch 1.5cm all round, leaving a gap on the top edge.
End of session. Well done, you’ve finished your eye mask!