There is a quiet, heavy kind of tired that settles into the bones after a long day of tending to the home and hearth. Whether you are a sleep-deprived mother, a weary gardener, or simply someone seeking a moment of stillness in a chaotic world, rest is a necessary ritual. This simple DIY lavender eye pillow creates a small vessel of comfort. Filled with the grounding weight of rice and the calming scent of lavender, this weighted eye mask is a versatile addition to your natural apothecary. It is a quick project, perfect for using up cherished scraps of linen or cotton, stitching them together in a patchwork style to create something beautiful and restorative. Why Use a Weighted Eye Pillow? Beyond the lovely scent, these pillows offer practical relief through temperature therapy: Materials & Tools Needed This project is designed to be scrap-friendly. We are using a patchwork front to utilize smaller pieces of treasured fabric. The Fabric The Filling The Tools Note: A standard ¼-inch seam allowance is used throughout this project unless otherwise noted. Instructions: How to Sew Your Eye Pillow Step 1: Create the Patchwork Front Select your three small fabric pieces (4 x 5 inches). Determine the arrangement you like best. Place two pieces together, right sides facing, and sew them together along one of the 4-inch sides. Step 2: Complete the Front Strip Pin the third fabric piece to your joined pieces, right sides facing, and sew along the remaining open 4-inch side of the middle piece. You should now have a long strip. Press all seams open with your iron so the fabric lies flat. Step 3: Join Front and Back Layers Place your newly created patchwork front piece on top of the long backing piece (12 x 5 inches). Align them so the edges match and the right sides are facing each other. Pin the two layers together around the perimeter to hold them steady. Step 4: Sew and Turn Sew around the long sides of the rectangle. Important: Leave the two shorter 5-inch ends completely open for now. Once sewn, turn the entire piece right-side out and press it flat with your iron to create crisp edges. Step 5: Close One End On one of the open short ends, tuck the raw seam edges inside about 1/4 inch. Press with the iron to create a crisp edge. Topstitch down the entire length of that short side to close it completely. Step 6 & 7: Mix and Fill In a bowl, pour in your uncooked rice and add the 15 drops of lavender essential oil. Stir well to ensure the scent is evenly distributed throughout the grain. Using a funnel or a steady hand, carefully pour the scented rice mixture into the remaining opening of the pillow. Step 8: Final Seal Once filled, push the raw seam edges of the remaining opening inward and press with your iron. Push the rice firmly toward the already-closed side of the pillow to keep it away from your sewing machine needle. Topstitch down the length of this final side to seal your pillow. Your Finished Herbal Eye Pillow Your rustic eye pillow is complete. It is ready to rest on your bedside table, awaiting those moments when you need to decompress. How to Use If you’ve found value in these tutorials and wish to help keep this little corner of the internet quiet and ad-free, please consider supporting Willowgold Farms. Your support keeps the hearth warm and allows me to continue sharing these rustic traditions without the distraction of ads. A step-by-step guide to sewing a handmade lavender eye pillow. A perfect beginner sewing project for relaxation and self-care.