Multitasking women can sometimes have a hard time shutting the world out and resting so this sleep mask is the perfect pampering gift to remind them to take care of themselves! This one is made using a Baby Lock serger and is made of soft cotton knit fabric; a silk would be just as breathable and even more luxurious. Pair with some lavender linen spray and she’s sure to have a restful night! Download printable instructions and sleep mask template.
Materials:
- Serger thread
- Cotton quilt batting scrap (9” x 4”)
- Fabric for mask (Two 9” x 4” scraps)
- 1/2” wide elastic 14 inches
Tools:
Steps:
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Print and cut out the mask template
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Cut 2 of fabric and one of batting
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Make a sandwich - fabric wrong side up quilt batting fabric right side up.
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Pin the ends of the elastic to the mask at the sides and pin excess elastic into the middle of the mask to keep it out of the way.
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Baste elastic along edges of mask and remove pins on edges.
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Set your serger for a rolled hem stitch length 2 and stitch width 5.5.
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Starting on the upper edge of the mask with the elastic side of the mask down stitch a rolled hem along the edge of the mask securing all 3 layers together.
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At the corners hand crank the machine one stitch past the edge lift presser foot pull thread slightly and turn mask to continue stitching.
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Overlap rolled hem by about 1/2” at the end then cut thread and weave in ends.
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