If you know someone like me who suffers with a sore neck on a regular basis, this DIY Microwavable Neck Wrap would make a fantastic gift. It’s a simple sewing project that is perfect for beginners who have a few projects under their belt.
You need minimal materials to make this neck wrap, making it an inexpensive gift too. Because they’re so quick and easy to make, you can whip up several of them in an afternoon. The lavender is optional but releases a lovely scent when heated.
DIY Microwavable Neck Wrap
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
- Approximate time to complete: 30-45 minutes
- Approximate cost to make: $3.75
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Supplies:
- ½ yard of 54-inch cotton fabric
- 2 ½ cups long grain rice (not instant)
- 1 cup dried lavender
- Sewing Machine
- Matching thread
- Fabric marking pen
- Sewing pins or clips
- Scissors
- Turning tool
- Measuring tape or ruler
- 1 wide mouth funnel
- PDF Neck Wrap Patterns
Instructions:
Step 1: Cut out the two PDF patterns and tape them together as directed. Place on the fabric, paying attention to the directional pattern of your fabric, and cut two pieces as directed.
Step 2: With right sides together, pin or clip the pieces together, leaving a 3.5” gap for turning.
Steps 3-4: Using a 1/2 “seam allowance, sew all the way around, leaving open the 3.5” gap for turning. Cut off the corners and clip the curves.
Steps 5-6: Using a turning tool, turn the neck wrap right side out and push out the corners.
Press with a warm iron.
Step 7: Using a ruler and fabric marker, make 4 vertical lines, evenly spaced apart.
Step 8: Mix the rice and lavender together in a bowl. Using a funnel, fill the first section ¾ full of the rice and lavender.
Steps 9-10: Pin just to the right of the line, keeping the filling out of the way. Using your sewing machine, sew a straight stitch along the first line. Be sure to reinforce at the beginning and end.
Repeat until all sections are full. (I used sewing clips to keep the opening closed, preventing the filling to come out, until I was ready to sew it shut)
Step 11: Using a ¼ “seam allowance, either use your machine or hand sew the opening closed. If hand sewing, make sure the opening is closed very securely so the filling will not come out during use. (I used my machine and stitched two lines to keep it secure)
To use, place in the microwave for 45-60 seconds. Re-heat as needed. For a moist heat, spritz with water before placing in the microwave.
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