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DIY Sore Muscle Corn Bag

Here's an easy tutorial for a DIY heating pad that you can use for sore muscles, aching backs, or just something to warm your feet in the winter.
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Sewing
Yield: 1
Author: Patti Estep

Equipment

  • Sewing Machine
  • Scissors

Materials

  • Feed Corn or Whole or Cracked - not popcorn
  • Cotton fabric - Above is a template of the ones I made but you can make them any size you want.
  • Cotton Thread
  • Lavender flowers or lavender essential oils for scent optional

Instructions

  • Cut out fabric the size you want and allow 1/2 inch on all sides for a seam allowance.
  • Press under 1/2 inch on one of the short sides. This will be the opening.
  • With the right sides together sew the two long sides and the other short side.
  • Cut corners and turn right side out.
  • Fill 2/3 - 3/4 full with corn.
  • Add some dried lavender buds if desired.
  • Close the opening by topstitching or hand stitch with a similar color thread or a contrasting one.

Video

Notes

If you want to mix a few drops of essential oils in with the corn ahead of time.
To use, set it in the microwave, and heat it on high for 1-2 minutes. Shake slightly to distribute any hot spots. Reheat as necessary.
A reader mentioned that some say it's important to use cotton thread since these will be used in a microwave. I typically use cotton materials so this is not a problem. However, if you use polyester thread to sew you should investigate the safety of using it in a microwave first.
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