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Sleep Mask
A
sleep mask
for Mom! What a wonderful and unique gift, and it is
handmade!
Some may think it's silly, but if you've never tried these
out
you are missing out. By giving this to your mom
you will encourage her to take a well deserved afternoon nap.
It
blocks out ALL the light and really allows her to drift away in a
peaceful slumber. They are also great to slip on in the early
morning, when you aren't ready to get up yet but the sunlit room is
bothering you. I really have found these make naps so
peaceful! Your mom will love it! These usually sell in stores
for around $10, but you can make your own for less than 50 cents.
The sleep mask is made out of felt. They now sell a
lot of different, fun prints on felt sheets. I found this
animal print and couldn't resist. This is a great craft for
older children that may have just learned to sew. It is an
extremely easy and fast craft to put together, and they will get to
practice their sewing skills.  Things Needed:
1. Begin with printing out the template by clicking here. A new window will open and Adobe Reader will open so you can print the mask pattern. Once you have it, cut it out. Pin this pattern on the two pieces of felt stacked together. Use some pins to secure the pattern. Then carefully cut the two felt pieces out around the paper pattern.   2. Unpin the paper from the two felt pieces. Lie the two sleep mask felt pieces on top of one another (right sides facing out) and pin them together again.  3. Cut the elastic band
to a length that fits snugly around an adult's head, or use black satin
ribbon, that be tied around the head. Place the end of the
band in between the two felt pieces near each end of the mask.
Sew this together in place with the needle and thread.  4. Now begin sewing, a
basic stitch, all around the edges of the mask. It is OK if
the stitches show. If you use a contrasting color thread this
will actually look nice. A sewing machine can also be used.
Stop sewing by the bottom of the mask between the eyes, and
leave an opening.  5. Now add a small
amount of fiberfill to the opening. Push the fiberfill back
into the mask and spread it with your fingers.   6. Once the fiberfill is added, sew up the opening. The sleep mask is now ready to wear.  
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