So we're still feeling a bit chilly and looking for something to warm up and snuggle into! (While we're settled on the sofa watching Dancing on Ice, wondering how they spin on one blade!!!)
I thought I would sit down and get out my...erm (mums) sewing machine and get on and make a lovely fleece wheat bag that is so incredibly easy to make and affordable! All you need is a decent amount of fabric, any fabric with a good thickness will do (Not metallic though!!), 1 sewing machine and some whole grain wheat, this you can often buy from a health food shop for a few pounds! I also added some dried lavender which gives off a lovely aroma when the bags are heated in the microwave, perfect for helping you wind down after a busy day at work.
I chose some really funky colourful fleece for my creation. I started off with a long piece of material about 50cm across, and folded it to make a rectangle 20cm wide. I then cut of the excess material and loosely pinned the edges together. Making sure to leave a small gap at the first corner, I sewed all the edges together. The gap I left not only allowed me to turn the entire thing inside out, it provides an entry point for the wheat/lavender mix. After filling and sewing the gap up, the beanie is complete! All that is needed is 2 minutes in a microwave, and you have a perfect little warmer for your neck! You can use it on your shoulders too!
Not only are these wheat bags great for warming you up, they are lovely if you have tense or sore muscles, say after going to the gym - the heat will ease and stop them cramping!
Remember that we aren't the only ones that can enjoy the heat bags lol - despite the expression on his face he was purring when I took the photo!
Don't forget to watch my tutorial here and hope you get to try this out too!
Sara x
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