Easy 2 Stitch DIY Rice Heating Pad

Picture this. You slam your hand in the door. How do you stop the pain and swelling?

Or you work hard outside in the garden and your muscles are tense and need some nice heat to release the tension.

Sound familiar? How about an easy and affordable way to add heat or cold to your injuries? Try a DIY rice heat pad with this tutorial.

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***Disclaimer***

Sew Simple Home is not responsible for issues that may arise from using your own diy rice heating pad. Please make sure that ALL materials are made with 100% cotton including fabric, thread, and batting. Do not use pad for more than 3 minute intervals to avoid scorching of any kind. You are at your own risk when creating and using. Do not leave unattended when in use.

Why do you need a rice heating pad?

If you're looking for a natural way to ease pain and inflammation, you should consider making a rice heating pad. Heating pads are a great way to keep your muscles relaxed and can help reduce tension headaches.

What size does a heating pad need to be?

These can be made in any size. You can make them small enough to fit in a pocket or large enough to cover from shoulder to shoulder.

What kind of rice can be used in a heating pad?

Homemade rice heating pads can use any kind of uncooked rice. You want a nice dry rice. Rice can be frozen and reheated over and over again.

Rice heating pads are perfect for relieving pain from cramps, headaches, or arthritis. They are also great for soothing tired muscles after a long day.

Plus, they're easy and affordable to make! And they make really great gifts for friends and family.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to make a rice heating pad using just a few simple ingredients. So why not give it a try? Your body will thank you!

DIY Rice Heating Pad

Materials

Step 1

Fold fabric in half with right sides together, matching the short sides. Pin in place. Mark a 2-3" opening in the center of the short side.

Step 2

Stitch around the long sides of the heating pad and toward the short end. Leaving the 2-3" opening unsewn. Press. Clip the corners.

Step 3

Turn heating pad right side out. Push out the corners to make them point.

Step 4

Using a funnel, fill the heating pad with rice. You'll want between 3-4 cups of rice.

Step 5

Stitch the opening of the heating pad closed by stitching across the entire short side.

Step 6

Place the heating pad in the microwave in 3 minute intervals in the microwave. Or add it to the freezer for use with inflamed injuries.

If you’re in the market for a new heating pad, or just want to save some money, this diy rice heating pad is perfect for you. And if you’re looking for more microwave sewing projects, be sure to check out our other posts like the microwave potato bag, tortilla warmer and bowl cozy.