Comments on: Simple Winter Sewing Project: Hot Rice Bags

By: Lora

Lora — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:13:44 +0000

Hi. I have been looking for a way to make these rice bags. I have heard of them but never used one. This is a great tutorial and I hope to try. I am not a sewer! But you have inspired me We don’t use our microwave, so I was thinking I could heat it in the clothes dryer a few minutes??? Thank you

By: kathy

kathy — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:27:17 +0000

Consider making it narrower and longer for achey neck & shoulder muscles. While you’re at it, divide into 3 sections with stitching to keep the rice in their own pocket. Now it will natually fold on those seams and wrap around the neck and stay there, rather than slipping forward.
Just a thought!

By: trisha

trisha — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:17:52 +0000

Hi Sarah,
I’m really interested in how you made inserts for socks. Will you let me know how you did it?
Thanks
Trisha

By: Dot

Dot — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:06:15 +0000

These are made with wheat in New Zealand and called wheat bags, go figure ) We heat in the microwave with a cup of water to keep the wheat from popping…don’t know if rice would eventually do the same thing. They go into beds to warm sheets and are great for sore muscles! Great use for scraps of fabric, I like the idea of a washable cover and adding scent.

By: lyanda

lyanda — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:52:58 +0000

Good for you, Susanne! Thanks for this comment–made my day.

By: Susanne

Susanne — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:05:39 +0000

This is the first thing I sewed EVER and it looks rather fine. Thanks so much for the easy explanation. It was a great one to start with while still feeling like I made something ‘real’. Happy holidays!

By: Jenni

Jenni — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:04:29 +0000

I’m loving all the replys, good ideas! One tip for keeping them in the freezer….put them in a ziploc bag to store, or the rice will absorb the “freezer” smell.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:38:48 +0000

Thanks so much for this! I juts got done making 4 of these for my mom for her birthday. I even got inspired to make inserts for her socks and mitten warmers. I better not hear her complain once about being cold this winter! Now I need to make some for me and my husband.

By: Backyard Camping Season Draws To A Close

Backyard Camping Season Draws To A Close — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:13:50 +0000

[...] I love it out there, and even though the rains are starting, I’ve actually been enjoying it even more as the air has turned crisp, the days gotten shorter, and we’ve piled our tent nest higher with blankets. Still, with nighttime temperatures dropping and rain falling, it’s time to come in, enjoy the flannel sheets on our futon, and start going to bed with hot fleece rice bags at our feet. [...]

By: Mandi

Mandi — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:54:05 +0000

I know this post is several years old, but you can also a teaspoon or two of cinnamon and/or cloves and they smell lovely when they are heated