Childrens Cloth Flowered Washable Eye Patch for Lazy Eye, Stigmatism, or Myopia

For many of my blog followers, you have seen my eye patches evolve from the first patch I ever made, to turning my kitchen into a (cheesy post link alert) sewing eBay sweatshop. A complete list of Witty Stitches Eye Patches are currently available for sale.

The reason for this post is to explain how they were brought forth to those that are new to my creation. Very soon, I will create an entirely new website and keep my personal blog as it is.

Savannah, my oldest daughter, was diagnosed with a lazy eye at age eight. It was recommended to purchase a small decorative eye patch to cover her strong eye for four hours a day in hopes the weaker eye would be forced to work. This patch cost $15, was made of felt, and decorated with glitter. After only a day of wear, the fleece was starting to pull apart and the glitter was shedding into my daughters eye adding to her pain and discomfort. As a larger family with a limited budget I couldn't exactly afford $15 for a patch for it to last a few days. 

When I discussed this with Savannah's eye doctor he suggested idea. He folded a four-inch-square piece of gauze until it was roughly the size to cover her closed eye lid and he gently attached it over her closed eye. 

My daughter was very uncomfortable to the point of being emotional. Although effective, her self-esteem and inner confidence plummeted. Suddenly her handicap was all over her face. 

I knew there had to be a better way. I pulled out my craft supplies wondering how hard could it really be? 

My first patch I ever made I used felt material. I knew that if I made it cute and girly she would wear it. If she wore it, then it was win-win for us both. 

As time went on I would change and alter the pattern to fit better, improve occlusion, or fashion it more to a childs interest. 

From April 20th, 2011, I have sold over 400 Witty Stitches Eye Patches via Craigslist, eBay, Etsy, and Social Media Sites. These patches eased our family budget paying for Christmas, school clothes, and the occasional date night for my spouse and I. While all this was nice, I believe the best thing that has happened is the feedback I have received from happy parents relieved that their child loves wearing their Eye Patch. 

The biggest reward for me was knowing I turned my daughters handicap into a fashion accessory. After one year of wearing her eye patch that I had made, her doctor commented of her "impressive progress" stating she no longer needed to wear one. 

Children's Cloth Flowered Washable Eye Patch for Lazy Eye, Stigmatism, or Myopia

For many of my blog followers, you have seen my eye patches evolve from the first patch I ever made, to turning my kitchen into a (cheesy post link alert) sewing eBay sweatshop. A complete list of Witty Stitches Eye Patches are currently available for sale.

The reason for this post is to explain how they were brought forth to those that are new to my creation. Very soon, I will create an entirely new website and keep my personal blog as it is.

Savannah, my oldest daughter, was diagnosed with a lazy eye at age eight. It was recommended to purchase a small decorative eye patch to cover her strong eye for four hours a day in hopes the weaker eye would be forced to work. This patch cost $15, was made of felt, and decorated with glitter. After only a day of wear, the fleece was starting to pull apart and the glitter was shedding into my daughters eye adding to her pain and discomfort. As a larger family with a limited budget I couldn't exactly afford $15 for a patch for it to last a few days. 

When I discussed this with Savannah's eye doctor he suggested idea. He folded a four-inch-square piece of gauze until it was roughly the size to cover her closed eye lid and he gently attached it over her closed eye. 

My daughter was very uncomfortable to the point of being emotional. Although effective, her self-esteem and inner confidence plummeted. Suddenly her handicap was all over her face. 

I knew there had to be a better way. I pulled out my craft supplies wondering how hard could it really be? 

My first patch I ever made I used felt material. I knew that if I made it cute and girly she would wear it. If she wore it, then it was win-win for us both. 

As time went on I would change and alter the pattern to fit better, improve occlusion, or fashion it more to a childs interest. 

From April 20th, 2011, I have sold over 400 Witty Stitches Eye Patches via Craigslist, eBay, Etsy, and Social Media Sites. These patches eased our family budget paying for Christmas, school clothes, and the occasional date night for my spouse and I. While all this was nice, I believe the best thing that has happened is the feedback I have received from happy parents relieved that their child loves wearing their Eye Patch. 

The biggest reward for me was knowing I turned my daughters handicap into a fashion accessory. After one year of wearing her eye patch that I had made, her doctor commented of her "impressive progress" stating she no longer needed to wear one.