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How to: Modern and Minimal DIY Eye Pillow!

by on Oct 28, 2015

Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

Materials

  • White cotton fabric – 1/2 yard
  • Batting – 1 bag
  • Black Felt – 1 sheet
  • Black Fringe Trim – 1 yard
  • Sewing Machine 
  • Scissors
  • Iron
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Needle and Thread
Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

Instructions

1. Iron out your materials to ensure they are completely wrinkle free.  Measure the height and length you want your pillow to be simply using a ruler and creating a cross-shape. Connect the curved lines to create that eye design!

Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

2. Cut your eye-shape out using sewing scissors an extra inch or two away from the pencil line. 

Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

3. Using your machine, place the two outside pieces together and sew the edges of your eye-shape together. Leave a 2-3 inch opening. Using your opening, turn your pillow right side out and iron once more. 

Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

4. On the top of your eye pillow (choose any side), carefully top-stitch the fringe just below your seam. These will be your fun little lashes! 

Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

5. Using a bowl or other handy circular object, trace a circle onto the felt.

Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

6.  Carefully cut out the circle.

Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

7. Simply hot glue it to the front side of the pillow. Allow hot glue to dry and settle. 

Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

8. Stuff the pillow with your batting. I used the entire bag. 

Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

9. Top-stitch your fringe and opening together to complete the pillow! You may also choose to hand sew this portion as well. 

Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

I wouldn’t call myself a pro-sewer by any means, but this pillow is really easy to make. The end result is fabulous and I’m so happy with how it turned out! Didn’t I tell you this pillow would be playful, yet modern and classic? The kids will love it too – I know mine do! For more eye-inspired projects, be sure to check out my Eye Love You Poster

Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly
Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly
Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly
Modern and Minimal Eye Pillow | Hello Lidy for Curbly

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