Making stuff makes me happy. I <3 making things…really anything! Since learning to sew at age 5 {thanks, Mom!}, sewing remains a creative outlet to which I return for simple fixes + fashion fun.

I like making aromatherapy eye pillows because they’re 1} easy, 2} relaxing to use in studio or for naptime, and 3} make great gifts for private yoga clients, for birthdays, + holidays, and 4} you can use upcycled materials.

For other yoga teachers –studio owners or travelling teachers –homemeade aromatherapy eye pillows {with a removable silk casement} are a way to make your classes more memorable + more enjoyable for your students.

Below is the video {+ text} how-to for making your own aromatherapy eye pillows. You only need basic sewing skills, an old {clean} t-shirt, some washable silk {like a secondhand shirt or scarf}, and the ‘filler.’

Filler for eye pillows:

Equal parts dried lavendar flowers, dried roses, oatmeal, and rice. You may omit the flowers if you like + use essential oils instead if you prefer. My favorites are…

lavendar {relaxing}

rose {calming}

cedarwood {grounding}

rosewood {focusing}

sandalwood {harmonizing}

Have fun + be sure to comment below! {Better yet, share the photos of your finished product on my Facebook page!}

Here’s the step by step for the eye pillows {makes ~4}

What you need:

1 clean t-shirt {for eye pillows}

1 silk shirt or skirt {for removable eye pillow casement}

cardboard rectangle {3.5 inches by 8.5 inches}

1 cup each dried lavendar flowers, dried rose buds, rolled oats, rice

8 drops lavendar essential oil {optional}

How to make the eye pillows:

Fold the t-shirt in half placing the pattern vertically along the seam. Cut out a rectangle 7 inches by 8.5 inches {this is what you get when you fold the t-shirt in half}. Cut 3 more rectangles just the same.

Sew along the vertical seam, then sew one of the shorter sides. You know have a tube with an opening at the top.

Turn right-side out and fill with ~1/4 of the mixture from above {flowers, oats, rice}. Pillows should be ~3/4 full.

Sew the top together, securing the contents inside.

How to make the eye pillow casement:

Fold your silk material so that you can cut a rectangle 20 inches by 3.5 inches {You do this by placing the pattern on the folded silk with the seam at the short side}.

With right sides together, fold the silk in half lengthwise with 4-5 inches remaining at the top. Fold the top down so you’ve created a pouch.

Pin + sew along the vertical edges. Turn right side out + stuff with eye pillows.

Voila. You’re done ;)

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Tagged as: aromatherapy, DIY, eye pillows, handmade