It could be made of cloth or very soft leather. It should block all of the vision of the eye, with no chance of peeking through it, even if the wearer wants to. The two types you can make are the pirate eye patch — which has an elastic strap and the eye patch for glasses — the glass insert one which has a pocket into which you insert one of the glasses of the spectacles.
How to make an Eyepatch for Glasses. Given below is the photo of the eyepatch you get in the stores. It quite does what it is meant to do. You can make one with the same dimensions following the directions given below. This is the method I used to make the eye patches. Cut out 2 oval shaped pieces from a non-fraying fabric 4.
Cut out one of the pieces by half. Keep these pieces stacked and stitch across, on the lines marked in the picture below in red. This will form a pocket to insert the glass.
I mean to say, you can make this in many ways with any fabric you have. Tutorial to make a Pirate Eye patch. This patch has a soft curve on the inside that makes sure that the middle portion of the eye patch does not touch the eyes or eyelashes.
Cut out two circles of 3. Take another fabric or felt and cut it 3 inches in diameter. Keep the felt circle on one of the bigger circles and treat it as one. Baste stitch the pieces to keep them in place. Stitch the circle joining the cut edges so that you get a concave shape. Leave some space unstitched so that you can turn it right side out. If you want to, you can also add an extra strap across the top of the head to prevent slipping of the straps.
You can make the underside layer in leather and make the outerlayer in fabric in cotton or silk. On a good day, kids never listen to you ; to make them wear eye patches which is , to say the least, irritating, is a task.
I love reading this article on eye patching when she refuses to wear it. Many points that I need to heed. One important thing our doctor said was that while wearing the eye patch for this purpose, the child should be made to read a book or do homework or do something; not sleep!
More such eyepatch tutorials maybe cuter around the world : Eyepatch with a flower here ; Another one here.
Related posts : Sitemap of sewguide ; How to make an eye mask ; Make finger puppets. This is a beautiful eyepatch and I am going to make one for myself for medical reasons. Thank You for sharing your talents. This guide was so useful and easy to sew! The eyepatch is a staple accessory for do-it-yourself costumes. While eyepatches do serve a medical purpose, they more commonly seen today as a costume.
Continue below to learn how to make an eye patch and using it for different occasions. To make an eyepatch, start by getting some black fabric, like canvas or cotton. Next, measure the area around your eye and cut out your eyepatch from the fabric according to the measurements. Then attach a piece of cardboard to the backside of the patch to help it hold its shape. Afterwards, measure around your head and cut out a length of black string 2 inches longer than your head measurement.
Finally, glue the string onto your eyepatch, then slip the eyepatch over your head and tie the ends of the string in a knot. To learn more, like how to make the edges of your eyepatch look smooth and clean after cutting it from the fabric, read on!
Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue.
No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Gather your cloth.
A traditional eyepatch is made out of black cloth. You can use the cloth of your choice. You could instead use a fabric that is soft like cotton, if you plan to wear the patch for an extended time period.
Measure the dimensions. Use a ruler to measure one of your eyes and the surrounding area. Most eyepatches will extend from your eyebrows to below your eyes. Measure from your eyebrows to the top of your cheek bone for the vertical distance. Then measure from the center of your nose to the other side of your eye for the horizontal distance.
Jot these measurements down on paper. After gauging how large you want your eyepatch, measure and draw the dimensions onto the cloth. You can use chalk to best see your outline. Be sure to hit the edges of the rectangle when drawing your outline. Cut the outline. Use sewing scissors to cut out your eyepatch. Removing the frayed strings will create a cleaner looking eyepatch. Use cardboard for support.
To create a stiff eyepatch that will look dramatic, you can attach a piece of cardboard to the backside of the eyepatch. Lay the eyepatch onto a piece of clean cardboard. Then trace the patch onto the cardboard using a pen. Now cut out the cardboard. Glue the patch onto the cardboard using standard glue or a hot glue gun. Use more fabric than is needed to completely cover the cardboard, and curl the excess fabric onto the back side of the cardboard so that the front of the patch is seamless.
This isn't necessary, but it might look more believable than just using cloth. Part 2. Measure your head. Take note of your dimensions. When preparing the string you should leave extra slack to account for attaching and adjustments.
Prepare the string. Use black string for an authentic look. Measure out your string to the same length you documented for your head. Remember to leave about two inches of slack for tying knots and adjustments. If black string isn't available, use whatever you have. Darker colors work best. Use a hair tie. Some hair ties will work as a string for your eyepatch.
If you find that your hair tie is too small, use a headband. Cut whichever type of band you use so that it is in the shape of a string.
0コメント