Lavender is among the widely used herbs in relaxation and soothing of sore joints and muscles. Many people have bought items like lavender neck wraps to help ease pain around the shoulder. However, it is possible to prepare one at home since the materials used are readily available. Follow the given steps below and come up with a wrap that you can use any time you are in need.
Begin by choosing a suitable fabric. Different fabrics exist in the stores but one can recycle old towels, shirts, socks among others. Of importance is to stay off materials that contain any metals as these can catch fire when heating the wrap. A large thick sock would be your best option since it comes in tubular shape and already sewn on the sides.
Use a fabric tape measure to get measurements of your neck. In order to account for the seams, it may be necessary to add 0.5 inches to the measurements. For those not willing to measure, work with a width of 5 inches and length of 20 inches. This is a standard size for most necks.
The chosen fabric is filled with long-grain rice, oatmeal, flax seed or barley. For those using rice, avoid the instant type as it will cook when placed under heat. Choose lavender mixed with other essential oils or spices to attain the scent of your choice. Lavender is not just for the scent only, but also, therapeutic purposes. Leave the mixture in a large bowl for one to two days and stir it regularly for the scent to mix evenly.
Cut the fabric into the desired measurements. Those using a sock or towel may not need to cut. If you intend to use a double fabric, cut into rectangle the inner and outer materials. Make sure to cut the lining slightly smaller than the outer cover. 0.5 inch smaller will work.
You will need to fold the material and hold the seams with pins to allow you sew comfortably. You could fold it lengthwise, with the inner side facing out. Sew the length and one end leaving the other open for filling. An alternative is to leave a one-inch opening at the seam of the second end. You could use a machine or a needle and thread. Sew tight stitches that will not allow small grains of rice to pass through.
If sewing an inner and outer bag, leave one end all the way open on the outer bag. You will need to open the outer bag regularly while you heat the inner. Turn the fabric right-side-out through the one-inch opening on the side. Use a funnel to pour the scented grains into the inner sack. Fill only halfway or three-fourths full, as the wrap will conform better to your body. Use a zipper foot on a machine or a needle and thread to close up the remaining seam.
Place your inner bag in the microwave and heat for 90 seconds. If it is not warm enough, continue heating in the microwave for 30-second intervals. Wrap the bag around your shoulders and neck until it cools, about 20 minutes. Depending on how much you use your lavender neck wraps, wash the fabric and replace the filler every three to six months.
Begin by choosing a suitable fabric. Different fabrics exist in the stores but one can recycle old towels, shirts, socks among others. Of importance is to stay off materials that contain any metals as these can catch fire when heating the wrap. A large thick sock would be your best option since it comes in tubular shape and already sewn on the sides.
Use a fabric tape measure to get measurements of your neck. In order to account for the seams, it may be necessary to add 0.5 inches to the measurements. For those not willing to measure, work with a width of 5 inches and length of 20 inches. This is a standard size for most necks.
The chosen fabric is filled with long-grain rice, oatmeal, flax seed or barley. For those using rice, avoid the instant type as it will cook when placed under heat. Choose lavender mixed with other essential oils or spices to attain the scent of your choice. Lavender is not just for the scent only, but also, therapeutic purposes. Leave the mixture in a large bowl for one to two days and stir it regularly for the scent to mix evenly.
Cut the fabric into the desired measurements. Those using a sock or towel may not need to cut. If you intend to use a double fabric, cut into rectangle the inner and outer materials. Make sure to cut the lining slightly smaller than the outer cover. 0.5 inch smaller will work.
You will need to fold the material and hold the seams with pins to allow you sew comfortably. You could fold it lengthwise, with the inner side facing out. Sew the length and one end leaving the other open for filling. An alternative is to leave a one-inch opening at the seam of the second end. You could use a machine or a needle and thread. Sew tight stitches that will not allow small grains of rice to pass through.
If sewing an inner and outer bag, leave one end all the way open on the outer bag. You will need to open the outer bag regularly while you heat the inner. Turn the fabric right-side-out through the one-inch opening on the side. Use a funnel to pour the scented grains into the inner sack. Fill only halfway or three-fourths full, as the wrap will conform better to your body. Use a zipper foot on a machine or a needle and thread to close up the remaining seam.
Place your inner bag in the microwave and heat for 90 seconds. If it is not warm enough, continue heating in the microwave for 30-second intervals. Wrap the bag around your shoulders and neck until it cools, about 20 minutes. Depending on how much you use your lavender neck wraps, wash the fabric and replace the filler every three to six months.
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