10+ Free Eye Mask Patterns & Tutorials: {Plus Filler Recipes}

Here is a nice selection of eye masks and pillows that I’ve gathered from around the ‘net, nice mix of everything here. They’re mainly sewing tutorials (with some pattern downloads), but I did find a couple crochet patterns (and one knitting) that I tucked in as well. I also added a few simple recipes that you can use to stuff them with (you’ll find them at the bottom).

Lavender Pillow: (pdf download) Includes pattern for a slipcover and carrying case.

Sherpa Lined: (pdf) Make a cozy sherpa mask trimmed with organic gingham bias trim. From Making It Fun.

Ruched (knitting): This uses a technique called ruching, available via pdf download.

Eyelashes: Simply charming! Decorated with thick black eyelashes.

Do Not Disturb Pillow: This charmer is made with linen, includes “Do Not Disturb” image download.

Woven Silk & Lavender: No straps for the masks, they lay across your face. Filled with 3/4 cup flaxseed and 2 tablespoons dried lavender. Includes a template to download.

Luxury Fabric: Luxurious fabrics (such as crushed velvet or silk brocade) can make these totally gift worthy.

Sleepy Time: Includes a template that you can download (jpg file). Held in place with fabric covered elastic.

Patchwork: Includes a slipcover with front worked in fabric patches, back is solid and fastens with a button and string loop. Pillow is filled with flaxseed.

Minkee: Very similar to above, uses decorative elastic so it saves you a step in covering it. Includes a pdf template download.

Crocheted: Simple design worked in continuous rounds. Design is a petal shape with crocheted string tie-backs. The site offers a few other ideas as well.

Owl: Now this is something different, lol! This is worked in crochet.

Fabric & Batting: Includes a template to download (pdf), made with fabric, batting and elastic tape.

Boudoir Set: Includes directions for making a matching set of slippers.

Herbal Mixes & Fillers:

• 1 part dried beans or flax seeds; 1 part dried rice, lentils, or buckwheat; 1 part dried lavender or chamomile
• 1/2 cup flax seed; 1/2 cup dried lavender buds; 2 tablespoons dried peppermint leaf; 2 tablespoons dried rose petals; 1-4 drops lavender oil (as preferred)
• 1/2 cup flax seed; 1/2 cup dried lavender buds
• 1 part flax seed; 1 part uncooked rice

Sources: Yoga Journal and All People Quilt.