Wheat Heat Pack
Fabric 15 x 48cm's or your desired size.
1 cup of Dried lavender
Wheat
Sewing machine
A corduroy , fleece or velour are perfect fabrics to use for heat packs, they are durable and soft on the skin.
Pin the 2 pieces of fabric together with the right sides facing . Sew around the edges leaving a 5cm gap.
Pull the pillow through the gap, turning it the right way out. Use a knitting needle to help push out tight corners.
Fill the pillow 3/4 full with wheat and add the cup of dried lavender as you go
Then finish off by hand sewing the gap closed.
To use: Microwave for 2 minutes until hot or store in the freezer until cold for a cold pack.
Wheat can be bought in bulk from Animal Produce Stores.
If you are giving these as a gift pop them into a organza bag for a decorative finish.
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this is a great idea im doing this for a project at school and so im goin to use this thanks heaps!!!
We actually had been given one of these, they are WONDERFUL! Thank you for putting up the directions.:)
I am looking more for ice packs or cold packs then hot packs. Any suggestions?
I filled mine with flax seed and stitched a piece of lace in between and put a little bit of pepeermint tea inside smells great also if you put a cup of water in the microwave with it it brings out the smell more and you get a moist heat instead of a dry
I use rice in mine, which is very cheap. Also, I add some oatmeal, which makes them smell like oatmeal cookies when heated. Easy and inexpensive gifts!!!!
I hear you can also use ground Flax Seed which gives a more sandy soft feel. Great idea!
great, easy & affordable idea...thanks
wish I had found this site yesterday I just spent $20 Aus
on one for my daughter but figured we all need one in the family so I am making them
always wanted one but to much money at the mall
Fantastic idea! BUT please make sure that they are completely cold before reheating in the microwave as the wheat has been known to over- heat and catch fire. Elee
I made a bunch of these as Christmas presents for my family but used rice instead of wheat. They make a great gift!
Ahhh! The wheat holds the heat really well! I will have to try it in the freezer too...
For a more finished look, I rounded my edges, and used two different colored fabrics, one on each side.
I've seen these before, but i never knew what I could put in the middle without it catching on fire or something (I didn't try it, I just assumed) Thanks! It turned out great!!
rice works very well for these also. hand towels and dish towels are also excellent choices for the cover. i have used these for years on my neck and back and they are wonderful.
very good instruction even for beginner you be in my favorities
You can also try to find lavendar at herbal stores. There are a ton of websites too
Wheat can be bought from Produce stores. Lavender from craft suppliers
Whee do you buy the lavendar and wheat in large amounts?