Eye Pillow Supply List
- 9” x 9” piece of cotton fabric (Cactus fabric can be purchased here)
- poly-pellets (8 oz or about 1.5 cups)
- sewing thread to match
- chopstick for turning
- kitchen funnel
- sewing machine and basic tools such as scissors and ruler
This eye pillow was designed using the weight and dimensions recommended in the restorative yoga book, Relax and Renew by Lasater. The finished pillow should weigh about 8 oz. with the dimensions of 1” x 4” x 8.5”. This 10 minute project would make a great gift!
Cut your 9” x 9” piece of fabric in half to create two pieces of fabric each measuring 4.5” x 9”
Pin the two pieces of fabric right sides together. If you chose directional fabric, pin accordingly.
Sew around the two pieces using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Leave a 1 - 2” opening for turning and stuffing. Use a stitch small enough that your poly-pellets will not spill out the seams.
Turn right side out. You may wish to clip your corners or use a turning tool to help with this step.
Measure 8 oz. (1.5 cups) of poly-pellets. Using the kitchen funnel, fill your pillow with poly-pellets.
Stitch the opening close using your sewing machine or hand stitch. Be sure to backstitch to secure well.
Enjoy your finished Eye Pillow! Your pillow is washable. You may wish to use a scented oil for a relaxing effect.