Sleep Mask Sewing Craft

This easy Sleep Mask Sewing Craft is a cozy project that kids can make for themselves or give as a thoughtful handmade gift. It is especially sweet for Mother’s Day, sleepovers, or quiet time at home. With soft felt, a little batting, and simple decorating, this project turns into a fun sewing activity and a useful finished craft.

Supplies

• Sleep mask pattern
• Felt
• Elastic headband
• Batting
• Stapler
• Fabric scissors
• Fabric glue or needle and thread
• Contrasting felt scraps for decorating

Instructions

1. Fold the felt in half.
2. Print the sleep mask pattern and staple it to the folded felt. Cut out the mask shape, then save the extra felt scraps for decorations.
3. Place the elastic headband between the two felt mask pieces. Stitch or glue along the dotted line shown on the pattern, leaving the openings open as indicated. Do not glue the headband in place. It should stay loose inside the mask so it can stretch comfortably.
4. Stuff the mask lightly with batting.
5. Stitch or glue the bottom opening closed.
6. Use contrasting felt scraps to decorate the front of the sleep mask with simple shapes, flowers, stars, hearts, or other fun designs.

Fun Facts

Cats sleep for about 75% of their lives, which makes them some of the sleepiest animals around. They can doze almost anywhere and seem to turn nearly every soft spot into a cozy bed.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Click on the pattern to open it in a new window and print it at the correct size.