{"id":29445,"date":"2014-12-04T22:47:35","date_gmt":"2014-12-05T03:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/?p=29445"},"modified":"2024-01-25T07:38:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T12:38:54","slug":"diy-microwavable-heating-pad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/diy-microwavable-heating-pad\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Microwavable Heating Pad ~ Easy Sew!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33714\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/BLG-A6435_DIY-Microwave-Heating-Pad-1.jpg\" alt=\"microwaveable heating pad\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/BLG-A6435_DIY-Microwave-Heating-Pad-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/BLG-A6435_DIY-Microwave-Heating-Pad-1-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/BLG-A6435_DIY-Microwave-Heating-Pad-1-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/BLG-A6435_DIY-Microwave-Heating-Pad-1-768x320.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A microwavable heating pad is amazing for muscles and backs that are sore from working out, sleeping wrong, or tweaking something.\u00a0 It&#8217;s always nice to have several around your house for unexpected needs!<\/p>\n<p>Prepare your house with a supply of DIY microwavable heating pads with this easy sew tutorial!\u00a0 Most people will be able to create their own in less than an hour even if you aren&#8217;t an expert seamstress.\u00a0 Plus, these make for fantastic homemade Christmas gifts!<\/p>\n<p>I chose a scarf shape for this heating pad as it can be used for all ages and sizes and will easily cover body parts while staying in position.<\/p>\n<p>If you are making a microwavable heating pad for a Christmas gift, customize it by using a special fabric designs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Supplies for Microwavable Heating Pad<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>7-1\/2&#8243; x 40-1\/2&#8243; rectangle of cotton<\/li>\n<li>7-1\/2&#8243; x 40-1\/2&#8243; rectangle of flannel<\/li>\n<li>thread<\/li>\n<li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2orwGoI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">measuring tape<\/a><\/li>\n<li>iron and ironing board<\/li>\n<li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NEqCEf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LLVT6B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">straight pins<\/a><\/li>\n<li>9 cups of uncooked rice (4 pounds)<\/li>\n<li>6 drops <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;field-keywords=essential%20oils&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;linkId=TGDRY3M6XU5FIR4O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">essential oil<\/a> &#8211; I used lavender. \u00a0You might also consider cinnamon bark or frankincense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29446\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to Sew a Microwavable Heating Pad<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Iron all the fabric.<\/li>\n<li>Pin the cotton and flannel rectangles with their right sides together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29448\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-2.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 2\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrange the pinned fabric so that one of the 7-\u00bd\u201d ends is in your right hand. \u00a0This is going to be the end where you\u2019ll start sewing. \u00a0But don\u2019t start sewing at the top. Arrange the fabric so that you start sewing 1-\u00bd\u201d from the bottom corner.\u00a0 (See image below.)<\/li>\n<li>Back stitch and then begin sewing at this point \u00bc\u201d from the edge.<\/li>\n<li>Turn that corner and continue sewing all the way around the rectangle until you come back to that end. \u00a0STOP sewing 1-\u00bd\u201d from what would have been the top corner from where you started. \u00a0Back stitch to lock that thread in place before finishing.\u00a0 (See image below.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-31.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29451\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-31.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 3\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-31-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This will leave about a 4 inch opening in the middle of that end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29450\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-4.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 4\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-4-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clip the corners of the fabric so that the &#8220;corner&#8221; fabric comes within \u215b\u201d from the stitched thread on the corner. \u00a0This will reduce the amount of fabric in the corner so it will be a sharper finished corner at the end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29452\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-5.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 5\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-5-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pull\/roll up the fabric like a sock and then pull the right side out.\u00a0 Push out the corners carefully with the end of the scissors.\u00a0 Be sure not to poke the scissors through the fabric.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29453\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-6.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 6\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-6-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find the center of the top long edge and mark this with a pin as seen below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29454\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-7.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 7\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-7-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the center pin, use the tape measure to find\u00a06 2\/3&#8243; from that point in both directions and mark with a pin.\u00a0 Then measure out 6 2\/3&#8243; again going left on the left pin and going right on the right pin and mark the new measurements with a pin.\u00a0 There will be a total of 5 pins on the top.\u00a0 Repeat this on the bottom of the rectangle with another 5 pins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29455\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-8.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 8\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-8-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now to prepare the rice. \u00a0In a large measuring cup with a spout, place 1-\u00bd cups of rice and one drop of essential oil. \u00a0Mix thoroughly and pour the rice into the rectangle. \u00a0The spout on the measuring cup with make it easier to get the rice into the opening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29456\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-9.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 9\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-9-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold up the rectangle with the opening at the top and the rice will fall into the bottom section. \u00a0This will not seem like a lot of rice compared to the compartment size that has been pinned. \u00a0But this amount will easily allow you to sew that compartment closed. \u00a0This amount of rice also makes it easier for the heating pad to conform the shape of your neck.<\/li>\n<li>Fold up the rest of the rectangle and place it to the right of the bottom section of rice. \u00a0This will make it much easier to handle while sewing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29457\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-10.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 10\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-10-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sew shut the first section with a straight stitch from the top pin to the bottom pin as shown below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29458\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-11.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 11\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-11-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix another 1-\u00bd cups of rice with a drop of essential oil, add to rectangle, move rice to the bottom, and sew shut with a straight stitch from the top pin to the bottom pin of that section. \u00a0Repeat for all areas except the last one where the opening is to the rectangle.<\/li>\n<li>Before adding rice to the last area, iron the opening so that the edges are folded in and ready to sew shut.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29459\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-12.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 12\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-12-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix and add last 1-\u00bd cups of rice. \u00a0Sew the end shut with a straight stitch from the top to the bottom making sure to back stitch at both ends.<\/li>\n<li>Trim all threads and your heating pad is finished!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A bonus about this microwavable heating pad is that it has built-in sections to fold it when storing!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-13.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29461\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-13.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Microwavable Heating Pads 13\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Microwavable-Heating-Pads-13-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to Warm the Microwavable Heating Pad<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All microwaves are different. \u00a0You\u2019ll need to experiment to see what settings you need to use to get the heating pad warm and cozy without overheating the rice. \u00a0The rice can burn upon overheating. \u00a0DO NOT add water or get the heating pad wet before microwaving. \u00a0This can lead to serious steam burns.<\/p>\n<p>For this size heating pad, I start with 60 seconds on high, which is often warm enough. \u00a0If it\u2019s not quite right, add 15 seconds on high until reaching the desired warmth.<\/p>\n<p><em>Since this microwavable heating pad makes for a great homemade gift, be sure to check out all of our <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/homemade-christmas-gifts-2013\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Homemade Christmas Gift ideas here<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Don&#8217;t sew?<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wtZZLW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> You can purchase a heating pad here<\/a>!<\/h3>\n<p>[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=&#8221;41C7ZI6q&#8221; upload-date=&#8221;2018-08-30T15:59:32.000Z&#8221; name=&#8221;Microwavable Heating Pad&#8221; description=&#8221;This easy 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