Sleep Mask by Starbird Inc. - freeembroiderystuff.embroiderydesigns.com

Designs used in this project are available here:
Sleep Masks Embroidery Design Pack

Materials:

1 Sleep Mask design

2 pieces of applique fabric

Spray adhesive

Braided elastic 1/4" wide

Tear away backing

Sewing machine

Scissors

Bobbin thread to match the last color stop thread color

Cutting the Applique Pieces
Step 1: Create a template by hooping a piece of paper, backing or scrap fabric.
Step 2: Embroider the first color stop of the Sleep Mask design.
Step 3: Write the word "top" inside the mask template that has been embroidered.
Step 4: Remove from the hoop and cut oput the mask along the stitches. Cut out the holes on both sides of the mask also.
Step 5: Place the mask on top of your top applique piece and trace the mask and holes.
Step 6: Then place the mask upside down on the top of the back applique piece, trace the mask and the holes.

Step 7: Cut along the outline stitches and holes of each applique piece and set aside.

Using the steps above conserves your applique fabric. To save time you can skip the step of creating a template by placing 2 pieces of applique fabric back to back. Hoop the 2 pieces with the top applique facing up and the bottom applique piece facing down. Embroider the first color stop; remove the fabric from the hoop and using a scissor cut along the stitching. Separate the 2 applique pieces and set aside.

Step 1: Hoop 2 pieces of tear away backing.

Step 2: Embroider the first color stop.

Step 3: Take the top applique piece and turn it over. Spray the entire backside with your spray adhesive.

Step 4: Color stop 2: place the applique piece inside the dielines and press down.

Step 5: Embroider the design until you come to the next color stop that states Stop Lay down applique.

Step 6: Remove the hoop from your machine. Do not un-hoop the design. Turn the hoop over so you are looking at the back of the design.

Step 7: Take the bottom applique piece and turn it over. Spray the entire backside with your spray adhesive.

Step 8: Place the applique piece within the outline of the mask. The applique piece will cover the back of the mask. Press down firmly.

Step 9: Carefully return the hoop to your machine and embroidering the rest of the design.

Step 10: Remove the hoop from your machine. The image shows how the back of the mask should look.

Step 11: Now gently remove the backing from outside of the sleep mask and inside the holes.

Step 12: Cut a piece of the Braided Elastic cord. We cut ours 16 1/2" for an adult size. The size may vary slightly from person to person. Place one end of the cord through the hole in the front of the mask and fold it over so 1 1/2" is showing.

Step 13: With zig zag stitch sew the elastic together.

Step 14: Thread the other side of the elastic through the front of the mask and sew it together also.

You have now completed your Sleep Mask. It is time for an afternoon nap; go to your couch, lie down, slip your mask over your eyes and relax into an enchanting dream.