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Eye Pillows
Eye Pillows
EYE PILLOWS
>copyright (c) 1994 Virginia B. Sauer
>***********************************************************
>
>Soft, soothing eye pillows advertised for $ 16.00 - 20.00
>(plus tax and shipping) can easily and inexpensively be
>made at home.
>
>These are very soft, soothing pouches that you place over
>your eyes when you lie down to rest or sleep. The bag will
>slide off during the night, and most people find that they
>wake up refreshed. Many claim that this also relieves
>headache/sinus problems, since the little pillows massage
>your eyes while you sleep.
>
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> MATERIALS NEEDED
>copyright (c) 1994 Virginia B. Sauer
>============================================================
>
>20 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches sand-washed rayon (a very soft,
>soothing fabric that does not allow moisture to sleep
>through) or satin in color/style of your choice
>
>Needle and thread (in color matching that of fabric)
>
>4 cups flax seed (preferably organically grown)
>
>1 cup lavendar flowers (optional)
>. This is ideal for inducing sleep and reducing headaches/
> eyestrain.
>. If preferred, an additional cup of flax seed can be
> substituted.
>
>2 - 3 feet 1/2-inch grosgrain ribbon in color that
>complements that of fabric (lovely, but optional; only
>necessary if making variation with ribbon ties).
>
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> PROCEDURE
>copyright (c) 1994 Virginia B. Sauer
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>
>-- Iron fabric. Fold each short (5 1/2-inch) side under
> about 1/4 inch. Iron to hold in place.
>
>-- Fold fabric in half lengthwise, right sides together.
> _______________
> | |----- fold
> |_______________|
>
>-- If desired, cut inverted "V" from center of one edge of
> the long side, creating a mask without eyes.
> . Although in no way mandatory, this will make it more
> "professional-looking" for gifts, and enable the
> pillow to fit comfortably over the nose.
>
> . Make cut high enough to be noticeable even after
> seam allowance is sewn (e. g., if using 1/4-inch
> seam allowance, make V-shape extend 1/4-inch longer
> than necessary).
> _______________
> | |----- fold
> |_______/\______|
>
>-- Stitch together long sides, making 9 1/2 x 5 inch
> pouch.
>
>-- Invert pouch, so that right sides are outside.
>
>-- Mix flax seed with lavendar flowers to evenly
> distribute.
>
>-- Fill pouch 2/3 - 3/4 full with the flax seeds and/or
> lavendar flowers.
>
>-- Stitch open end closed, creating pouch.
>
>-- When giving as a gift, attach a tag with the following
> label information.
>
>------------------------------------------------------------
> LABEL
>copyright (c) 1994 Virginia B. Sauer
>------------------------------------------------------------
>
> EYE PILLOW
>
> Pillows for your eyes.
>
>Eye pillows comfort and massage your eyes when you are
>resting or napping. Filled with soothing flax seed and
>lavendar, they are designed to put gentle pressure on the
>accupressure parts of your face to block out light and
>reduce eyestrain.
>
>They can be used either at room temperature, or placed in
>the refrigerator or freezer to create a cooling pack for
>your eyes or neck.
>
>Although many people claim to use these throughout the day
>to relieve eyestrain, others find that they induce sleep.
>Accordingly, experiment with it at a time when a nap would
>not present a problem (e. g., not ten minutes before making
>a presentation).
>
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> VARIATION(S)
>copyright (c) 1994 Virginia B. Sauer
>============================================================
>
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> EYE PILLOW FOR TRAVEL / USING IN UPRIGHT POSITION
>Copyright (c) 1994 Virginia B. Sauer
>------------------------------------------------------------
>
>If you anticipate using these on airplanes (or at other
>times when in upright or semi-upright position), add ribbon
>ties to enable pillow to remain in place.
>
>-- Either substitute two 10 1/4 x 5 1/2-inch pieces of
> fabric, or cut cut fabric in half (creating two 10 1/4
> x 5 1/2-inch pieces).
>
>-- Cut grosgrain ribbon in half.
>
>-- Slip ribbon between short sides of fabric (so that
> approximately 1 inch is hidden).
> _______________
> _______|__ __|_______
> |_______/\______|
>
>-- Proceed as above.
>
>-- When finished, cut inverted V-shape from each exposed
> end of grosgrain ribbon.
> ------------- ------------
> > | | <
> ------------- ------------
>
>-- Amend label instructions to include tying ribbon into
> bow behind head to hold pillow in place when using in
> upright or semi-upright position.
>
>------------------------------------------------------------
> EYE PILLOWS USING BUCKWHEAT HULLS
>Copyright (c) 1994 Virginia B. Sauer
>------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Many people recommend substituting buckwheat hulls for the
>flax seed. However, I, myself, have never tried this.
>
>------------------------------------------------------------
> EYE PILLOWS USING MUSTARD SEEDS
>Copyright (c) 1994 Virginia B. Sauer
>------------------------------------------------------------
>
>-- Eye pillows can also be made with mustard seeds instead
> of (or along with) flax seed.
>
>-- These are especially nice for someone under great
> stress, accompanied by an appropriate label.
> . One one side, print a description of the eye pillow,
> and the fact that it contains mustard seed.
> . On the other side, print the following Biblical
> quote:
>
> And if ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed,
> nothing shall be impossible unto you.
>
> Matthew 17:20
>
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> EYE PILLOWS TO INDUCE SLEEP
>Copyright (c) 1994 Virginia B. Sauer
>------------------------------------------------------------
>
>If you want the pillows to induce sleep, mix the flax seed
>with lavender flowers, hops, camomile, and/or catnip
>(although the latter should be used only if you do not have
>a cat).
>
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