I had some left over fleece from another project (i.e. arm warmers) and I wanted to use it somehow. This stuff is SO soft and comfortable against the skin that I thought sleeping masks would be a great choice. I whipped up a basic pattern and had a couple made in no time flat. There are two versions. One is glued with fabric glue or Tacky Glue and the other is sewn. Read all the details for the glued one as its a little tricky but still simple to do. If you have a sewing machine the other one is faster as you don’t have to wait for glue to dry. But either choice works great! Makes a fun unique gift too!
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Supplies Needed
- Free pattern download below.
- Fleece scraps
- Fabric or Tacky Glue
- Ribbon for ties
- Clothespins
- Sewing machine, needle, thread (for sewed version only)
If you don’t have time to put one of these together you can always buy Sleeping Masks!
Download
Sleep Mask Pattern pdf
Instructions : No Sew Version
IMPORTANT NOTES: Make sure you have a thick bead of glue about 1/3″ inside the edge of the mask. The glue will SEEP THROUGH the material so do it on a piece of foil or wax paper to protect the surface and have it peel off easily. Use only a TINY amount of stuffing or else the edges will not stay down when glued. To help mine hold while drying I placed clothespins around the edge. These too will stick to the glue as it dries so you may want to move them every couple hours. Once it dries (8 plus hours) the edges are very stiff from the glue. I trimmed mine carefully and the stiff edges were not felt at all when worn on the face.
Instructions : Sewed Version
NOTE: These are a little bit smaller than the no sew version as you use the same pattern but they still fit great. Make sure you place your ribbons in before sewing the edges.
I love no sew projects.They are quick and easy and are great activities for sleepovers
Thank you so much for the free pattern and the super easy directions! This will be perfect for my little guys 🙂
Thanks for sharing this because I had tried this first time and it’s so comfortable while sleeping
Wow!!! I made these and it is the first time I saw sleep masks with stuffing inside which is a really great idea. Thank you!
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This is so fun! My little one loves sleep masks. I’m excited to make this version with her.
Thanks Amanda. Glad you liked it!
These are the best! Thank you!!
This is fantastic! Love it. I just love no sew projects! This caught my eye on Inspiration Spotlight Link up today!
Thanks Suzie. I appreciate that. Glad you liked it!
I cannot sleep without wearing a mask. Was a day sleeper (night worker) for so many years they were the only thing that helped me sleep.
One question why use ribbon instead of elastic?
Those night shifts can really mess with your internal clock and sleep for sure. I need it pitch black when I sleep. I’ve opted for blackout curtains. I also put black electrical tape over my electronic lights on stuff in my bedroom, other than the clock on my HUSBAND’S side of the bed. I’m serious about my sleep! Ü Thanks so much Suzie for stopping by and commenting!
Thank you! It’s useful!
Good idea… there are times when a sleeping mask comes in handy. Thank you for sharing this. 🙂
You’re very welcome. Thanks so much for visiting!