Lavender neck wraps effectively relieve pain and tension in sore muscles. Lavender is a herb which can be used to soothe joint and muscle pain. When filled with grain or rice, these herb-infused microwaveable pads conform to the muscles, thus providing greater relief. Many retail and online stores sell these products, but they can be made at home as well. The following steps provide helpful instruction in assembling one of your own.
Choose a proper fabric for use to prepare this product. You can buy some materials from the shop but fabrics like old socks, towels, shirts and others could be recycled. Of importance is to make sure the chosen fabric does not have any metals that could catch fire when heating the wrap. A good choice would be a large sock that is thick as it is already sewn on the sides and one end thus reducing labour.
Measure your neck. You could use a fabric tape measure and mark 0.5 inch extra to cater for the seams. For those unable to measure their neck, use the standard size of 20 inches (52 cm) and 5 inches in width. These are the measurements you will use to cut your fabric.
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.
Choose a proper fabric for use to prepare this product. You can buy some materials from the shop but fabrics like old socks, towels, shirts and others could be recycled. Of importance is to make sure the chosen fabric does not have any metals that could catch fire when heating the wrap. A good choice would be a large sock that is thick as it is already sewn on the sides and one end thus reducing labour.
Measure your neck. You could use a fabric tape measure and mark 0.5 inch extra to cater for the seams. For those unable to measure their neck, use the standard size of 20 inches (52 cm) and 5 inches in width. These are the measurements you will use to cut your fabric.
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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