How to Sew an Eye Pillow

If you're new to sewing, this eye pillow is a great first project. The lavender scent makes this the perfect thing to relax at home, or gift it to your mom for Mother's Day.

Cut Fabric

Cut two rectangular shapes out of the fabric large enough to cover your eyes. Put the right sides of the fabric together.

Set the Seam

Place the fabric on your sewing machine at five-eighths of an inch (your machine will have a marker for it). Pull the presser foot lever down, and set your seam by stitching forward then backward.

Sew Together

Sew a straight stitch around the edges of the fabric. Turn the fabric as you sew to create rounded corners. Leave about an inch opening so you can add flaxseed (We set the seam at both ends of the opening).

Turn Right Side Out

Trim around the seam, then use the opening to turn the fabric right side out.

Add Flaxseed

Add a few drops of lavender to the flaxseed, and carefully pour the flaxseed inside the eye pillow. Make sure you don't fill it up too much so you can sew it closed.

Sew Opening

Sew a straight stitch to close the opening, setting the stitch as you did before by sewing forward then backward.