Retro Relaxation: Vintage Scarf Eye Pillows
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Headaches can be such a...pain! But relaxing with an aromatherapy eye pillow can work wonders. And making your own customized eye pillow is easier than you think...especially if you have a blemished scarf that you can't wear anymore!
I started off with a couple of vintage scarves that couldn't be worn or sold...they had tears/holes, but much of the silky fabric was perfectly salvageable!
I made a 5" X 10" paper template and cut out two rectangles from a scarf.
I cut out two same-size triangles of basic muslin cloth, as well.
I assembled my eye pillow inside out for sewing, sandwiching the two pieces of scarf between the two pieces of muslin.
I double-stitched all the way around, but left a 1.5" opening on one of the short sides.
I mixed up 1 1/4 cup flax seeds, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of dried lavender, and 3-4 drops of lavender essential oil in a bowl.
I poured my mixture into the eye pillow using a funnel through the remaining open (unsewn) spot.
And then stitched it closed! Now I have a soothing eye pillow next time a headache strikes.
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I'm thinking of putting freezer paks inside, help with swollen eyes.....
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Great idea have silk scarves I have not worn in years . would they be able to be heated in the microwave ??
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Experiment with one and let us know.
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why flax seeds? could you use any other filler? thank you, gail