Rice Heat Pack

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  Step 1

  Fold the fabric in half right sides together. Sew all the way around the edge with a 1cm (3/8") seam, leaving an opening about 5cm (2") on one short end for turning and filling. If you're concerned about the seams breaking and rice covering your house, sew a second line next to your seam within the seam allowance, or serge/overlock the edges.

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  Step 2

  Clip corners and turn right way out. Using a funnel or a cone of paper, fill the bag about half full with rice. Play around with the amount until you're happy with how heavy and full it feels.

  Move all the rice to the other end of the bag. Tuck the seam allowances in and very slowly stitch about 2mm (1/16") away from the edge. When I get to the end, I turn around and come back, so that the seam is reinforced.

  Make sure the rice is well away from the seam. You don't want to break a needle trying to sew through it! (Yes, I did this)

• Step 3

  To heat the pack:
  Oven - Put the pack in a 120°C (250°F) oven for 5 - 10 mins. Remove with oven mitts and let it cool a little before using.

  Microwave - Microwave on high for 1 - 2 mins. Heat further in 30 second increments if it is not warm enough.

  Chill - Put in the freezer or fridge for a few hours.

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JAMES R. 10th March 2014

so how do you make these?? do you just sew a bag together from sme cotton material, fill it, then sew it closed?

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Victoria R. · Littleton, Colorado, US 6th February 2014

What kind of rice is best to use?

Abby @ thingsforboys · 9 projects 6th February 2014

Hi Victoria - any kind of dry rice is fine. I've used Basmati in my bags because that's what I have at home and I like the smell. As long as it's not the 'quick cook' variety of rice which is partially cooked, then you'll be fine. Any dry brown or white rice will work.

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