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DIY Lavender Eye Pillow

Enjoy this step-by-step easy eye pillow craft filled with dried lavender buds and flaxseeds to help with headaches, promote relaxation, and reduce stress and tension.
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Yield: 1 eye pillow

Equipment

  • 1 pair of scissors
  • Sewing machine and thread

Materials

Instructions

  • Cut two pieces of muslin 8 inches by 4 inches.
  • Sew 1/4 seam allowance on three sides leaving one short side open for filling.
  • Trim corners and turn right side out.
  • Use a paper funnel to fill the muslin with a mix of 1/2 cup lavender and 1/2 cup of flaxseed.
  • Turn under the open sides of the muslin and sew shut.
  • Cut the linen outer fabric into three pieces as shown above. One 9 inches by 4 inches and one 10 inches by 4 inches.
  • Cut the 10" by 4" piece at the 7-inch mark.
  • Turn over one of the short edges of the 7 inch piece and the 3 inch piece and topstitch.
  • Pin the linen pieces together with right sides facing and the top stitched pieces slightly overlapping.
  • Sew a 1/4 inch seam around all four sides.
  • Trim corners and turn right side out.
  • Press and place the lavender and flaxseed filled muslin bag inside the linen bag.

Notes

You can place this eye pillow into the freezer for 15 minutes for a cold compress.
Conversely, you can gently heat it in the microwave on medium heat for 20 seconds.
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