Tutorial: Hot/Cold Rice Packs

If you a looking for a simple, not to mention cost effective gift idea you can't go past some Hot/Cold Rice Packs. You can make them in different shapes and fabrics to suit the ladies, men and children in your life.  You might remember that I made a few before Christmas to give as gifts. I thought today I would give them a post of their own to show you just how I made them.

So, here are the ones I made and how I did it.

Sew the rectangles right sides together leaving room to turn right side out and fill with rice.

The rice mixture was rice, dried lavender and 20-30 drops of essential oils. I used a bottle cut in half for a funnel.

Once they are as full as you would like, either top stitch them closed or use and invisible ladder stitch.

He was supposed to look like he was in pain...

And again, he couldn't stop smirking!

If you want to make different shapes you can use cookie cutters, or draw the pattern free hand, the options really are endless. And they really are soothing and not to mention so much cheaper than the once you buy in the shops.