Sewing a sleep mask: Sleep masks are cute and practical. With my free pattern, you can easily sew a great sleep mask yourself!
Would you like to sew a sleep mask using our free book?
Whether at home or on the go: sleep masks are practical and cute accessories! This makes them perfect gifts for late sleepers and people who love to travel!
Because they are so small, they quickly disappear into your handbag. And can be conjured back out in no time when you crave a nap.
By the way, they also work just as well as fun decor on a bedpost or in the bathroom.
When you aren't currently wearing them to get your beauty sleep. ;)
Can beginners sew the sleep mask?
The sleep mask is very easy to sew. However, you should already have a little experience working with bias tape. If not, the sleep mask is also a good sewing project for practice!
The instructions are well-illustrated - every step is explained in detail.
Just download the free book and get started - you can do it! :)
What do you need to sew the sleep mask?
We sewed the sleep masks in the pictures using cotton fabric, cotton bias tape, and cotton batting.
I found the soft elastic in the beautiful colors during my last visit to Stoffe-Hemmers in Lübeck. But you can also order it in their online shop. For example, I saw it there in Pink Glitter*, red with white polka dots, taupe, and a cool mint.
The colorful elastic also comes from Stoffe-Hemmers.
The beautiful bias tape also comes from Stoffe-Hemmers, as do some of the cotton fabrics (yes, I confess: it was a slightly larger purchase... *ahem*).
In addition, I used up some fabric scraps, including some from a Tilda fabric bundle*.
Can the sleep mask also be customized?
The sleep mask can, of course, be embroidered, printed, or decorated with iron-on vinyl as you please.
How is the pattern printed?
Print the pattern at 100% page size. The seam allowance is already included in the pattern.
Which fabrics can be used to sew the sleep mask?
The sleep mask can be sewn from all stable fabrics such as woven cotton, decorative fabric, corduroy, denim, or canvas.
The sleep mask can also be sewn well from jersey, minky, or fleece. For these, the back of the fabric should first be ironed with thin fusible interfacing. This helps the sleep mask hold its shape.
I like using Vlieseline H250*, which stabilizes the jersey well without making it stiff.
Which batting can be used for the sleep mask?
Since the sleep mask is worn on the face, I prefer cotton batting from Hobbs* or Vilene soy batting* to pad the mask.
Both types of batting are easy to work with, sew, and wash. And the skin under the mask can breathe well and doesn't get sweaty.
Free sleep mask pattern
You can download the pattern for the sleep mask for free here:
Do you like this guide? Then it's time to start the pajama party!
Happy simple sewing
Your Sabine
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