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DIY: Fox Eye Mask

4/18/2014

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I'm not a huge fan of airplane eye masks, as their non-fabric backing often irritated my skin and the strap was often too tight. I stumbled across this adorable fox fabric eye mask from A Pair and A Spare, and it was too cute to not make. The DIY is easier than it looks and the mask is super comfortable too!

Materials:

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Template by Lucille Michieli from A Pair and A Spare.

Batting is optional, but will be more comfortable and prevent light from traveling through. Duffle can also be used.

Let's Get Started!

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1. Print and cut template. Cut 9"x6" rectangles from the primary fabric, contrasting fabric and batting. Trace template onto the wrong side of the contrasting fabric.
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3. To ensure that the fabric does not slip during stitching, sew all three layers together about an inch around the traced template.
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5. Cut out stitched mask, leaving a centimeter border. To prevent irregular bumps after flipping mask inside out, cut triangular slits into border as shown.
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7. Sew the hole between the ears shut.




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9. Fold and iron a both sides of the fabric in to form a small rim.
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11. Use a safety pin to thread the elastic through. 
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13. Sew band to the back of the mask.
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2. Place fabric in shown order: batting, primary fabric with correct side facing up, and contrasting fabric with correct side facing down.

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4. Using small stitches, stitch along the traced template except for the section between the ears.

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6. Flip right side out and iron flat. 



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8. For the band, cut out a 22"x2.5" section from the primary fabric. Cut an 11" band of elastic, or enough to comfortably stretch around the back of the head from the ears.
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10. Fold fabric in half and stitch shut. Iron flat.
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12. Stitch both ends of band with elastic to prevent the elastic from moving.
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14. Cut out and stitch ears and eye onto the front of the mask. Lightweight felt can also be used.

And You're Done!

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Smile c:
~michelle

Inspired by DIY Fox Eye Mask by A Pair and A Spare.
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