Warming neck wraps are a terrific gift to give during the holidays. They can help soothe sore muscles and enhance relaxation. When used with essential oils, they can provide additional relief and aromatherapy benefits. Below are three tutorials on how you can make your own warming neck wraps that vary by skill level. Even if you don’t consider yourself a crafty person, you will be surprised at how easy it is to make your own. No matter your skill level, you will be able to find a tutorial that’s right for you. Have fun!
- Cut fabric into two 8 x 20 inch pieces.
- Place right sides (pretty sides) together and pin along edges.
- With right sides together, sew ¼” seam all the way around the fabric leaving a three-inch opening on a short end and turn right sides out.
- Divide the length of the fabric into four equal sections and mark with a fabric marker.
- Loosely fill the first quarter with two cups of rice or flax seeds.
- Sew on marked line. Repeat until all four sections are filled.
- Sew opening closed and you’re done.
- To use, microwave for two to three minutes and add 2 drops of essential oil on the outer fabric.
- Fold towel in half longways (hot-dog style).
- Sew around the edges leaving a three-inch opening. Turn right side out.
- Loosely fill with flax seeds or rice.
- Sew opening closed and you’re done.
- To use, microwave for two to three minutes and add 2 drops of essential oil on the outer fabric.
- Pour flaxseed or rice into sock.
- Tie a knot and you’re done.
- To use, place in microwave for 2-3 minutes and then add 2 drops essential oil.
- If you smell burning while microwaving your heating pad, you are microwaving it too long. Try cutting down the heating time or lowering the power setting to 50%.
- Use the leftover fabric to make hand warmers.
- Homemade heating pads make great gifts. Give a heating pad with a bottle of your favorite doTERRA essential oil to friends and loved ones for a practical gift they are sure to love!
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