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Free pattern: Eye mask
Erin from Sewbon shares a free pattern for making an eye mask to help block out lights while you’re sleeping. The strap is made from foldover elastic, which has a softer stretch than regular elastic and would be more comfortable for sleeping.
Click below for her free pattern and tutorial:
DIY Eye Mask with Free Sewing Pattern, by Sewbon
[photo from Sewbon]
The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!
It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.
Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.