Sewzy
Sleep Mask Sewing Pattern
The Sleep Mask is a beginner sewing pattern in 3 sizes, Child to Adult Large. It takes about 30 minutes in 6 written steps. It is in the Sewzy iPhone app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 29, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 30 min
- Sizes
- 3
- Steps
- 6
The Sleep Mask pattern comes in 3 sizes, Child to Adult Large. It is a beginner project that takes about 30 min, in 6 steps. Best fabrics: A fat quarter of silk, satin or cotton makes the outer and lining (and the child strap).
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Measures |
|---|---|
| Child | head 20 in |
| Adult | head 22 in |
| Adult Large | head 23½ in |
A fat quarter of silk, satin or cotton makes the outer and lining (and the child strap). Adult straps are longer than a fat quarter, so join two strips with a ¼ in seam. A scrap of batting, felt or cotton flannel for padding.
You also need
- ⅜ in soft elastic
- A safety pin or tube turner for the strap
- Optional lace or piping
Pattern pieces
Mask (cut 3 on the fold)
Seam allowance: ¼ in (6 mm) included.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 6 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Strap
- Layer
- Sew
- Turn
- Topstitch
Watch how it's done
Short tutorials on YouTube for the techniques in this pattern, by other sewists. They are not made by Sewzy.
- How to Turn a Tube Right Side Out - Sewing Straps Melly Sews · Turning the strap
- How to Sew Curves: Clipping vs Notching Heather Handmade · Clipping the curves before turning
- DIY Sleep Mask | How to Make a Sleep Mask - Tutorial and FREE Pattern Hello Sewing · DIY sleep mask
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Questions about the Sleep Mask
How much fabric does the Sleep Mask need?
Best fabrics: A fat quarter of silk, satin or cotton makes the outer and lining (and the child strap). Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Sleep Mask come in?
It comes in 3 sizes, Child to Adult Large. Choose your size by your head measurement. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Sleep Mask take to sew?
About 30 minutes. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 6 steps.
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