I actually love your outer pouch idea and the 3 sections bc mine right now is gross and I can't wash it and the beans all fall to one side... I'm going to do it your way and make my first one tomorrow..... My sister made the others that we have and we love them... This will just make them even better!!
You did such a nice job explaining how to make the heating pack! Yours turned out great! I am making some tomorrow for gifts! Thank you for posting this!
@@ElenaMarieSewing They turned out great! I was going to send you a pic of how cute they turned out, but I don't think there's a way to attach a pic. Trust me, they're cute! You taught me a bunch of things I would not have known how to do, since I am a very beginner sewer. Thanks again!
@@candacestutson9629 Woohoo! That is so awesome! I am so glad this worked for you! If you have Facebook or Instagram you can tag me there! @elenamariesewing
Okay this may sound dumb, but am I correct in thinking that your inside piece was cut at 13x10 folded? Or it was cut at 12x9 like the outside cover? I just know you said something about an inch larger because of your half inch seam allowance. I’m new to sewing and I want to make these as Christmas gifts 😅
Great question! So glad you are making these! I measured the finished cover and made it slighter bigger than that. I believe I cut the inside to be about 11 x 8 folded, so it would fit inside. If you are unsure, cut it the same as the cover and you can always take the seam in if it is slightly too big
@@utahboxergirl11 Honestly I think after a while they probably do, in which case you could pick out a seam and refill. I haven’t encountered that yet though
Hi. I am a little confused on your measurements. I’m a new sewer. Can you tell me what the dimensions were when you cut the fabric not when you finished it or folded it? I’m mainly trying to figure out how big to cut the fabric for the inner bag.
@@ElenaMarieSewing Using the measurements on your cutting board as a guide, the piece of fabric was 12"x21" which you then folded in half to make a folded 11"x10" piece of fabric for the outer pouch. You cut the inner fabric at 8x22". Neither of these would have given the results you showed. Your tutorial helped me figure out how to make these so thanks for that! For those wanting to make an 8x11" pack with a 9x11" outer cover, I'd suggest cutting the outer cover piece 10x27" (most fabric is 54" wide and this is 1/2 that size). Also, that will also give you a wider overlap (2" on both ends 4" total ), in addition to the 1″ length needed for the folded edges (1/2" + 1/2"), so the opening doesn't gap open like it does in this video. Basically, you add 5" in length to your fabric and 1" to the width. 11" doubled = 22" plus 5" = 27". Once sewed that would give you a 9x11" outer pouch. For the inner pack, cut fabric to 9x23" if you want to sew 1/2" seam allowances at the one end resulting in an 8x10" inner pack. For any other inner pack sizes sizes, add 1" for width seams and double the length and add 1". Outer: 10x27" (with 2-4" folds & 1/2" seams). Makes 9x11" outer cover. Inner: 9x23" (with 1/2" seams). Makes 8x11" inner pack.
I’ve never had any issues with it personally. I think after a while you may need to replace them because they get worn out but I don’t think bugs are an issue
Wondering if anyone has tried using a variety of grains together, so the rice takes up the small areas and beans sustain the heat and last longer and corn might be a medium between the beans and rice?
I took a sewing class in high school and my teacher had us make this heating pack and I can’t remember it all, but I could of sworn it was dried corn and rice and we had to keep reheating so it wouldn’t cook when he’ll our heating pack was finished. The best heating pack EVER, others could agree ig because it got stolen 🤦🏼♀️ I’ve been trying to see if anyone else did this ever since. No luck yet :/
Excellent idea, I have toyed with this as well. If doesn’t feel as pleasurable sensory wise with combined grains, using thinner fabric but flannels it works nicely
I chose to finish off my raw edges. I used a serger to do that but there’s lots of ways you can do it if you don’t have a serger, including using a zigzag stitch on the edge or using pinking scissors
I don’t think a zipper would work because you have to heat the pack in the microwave. Possibly Velcro, but you would want to make sure it wouldn’t melt
@@sheeshodadial1082 I have one a friend made for me and she put a strip of Velcro across the flap. We’ve used it for years and it hasn’t melted at all. Hope this helps.
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I did this for my first ever sewing project!! Thank you so much for the clear instructions. Even a first timer can follow along!
So glad it was helpful!
I actually love your outer pouch idea and the 3 sections bc mine right now is gross and I can't wash it and the beans all fall to one side... I'm going to do it your way and make my first one tomorrow.....
My sister made the others that we have and we love them... This will just make them even better!!
Love this! Glad it was helpful 😊
Yes finally a removable pad pattern
So glad this is helpful!
This was a great tutorial! You made it easy and not overly complicated and long.
Thanks so much!!💕
You did such a nice job explaining how to make the heating pack! Yours turned out great! I am making some tomorrow for gifts! Thank you for posting this!
Thank you so much! Really glad this was helpful. Let me know how they turn out☺️
@@ElenaMarieSewing They turned out great! I was going to send you a pic of how cute they turned out, but I don't think there's a way to attach a pic. Trust me, they're cute! You taught me a bunch of things I would not have known how to do, since I am a very beginner sewer. Thanks again!
@@candacestutson9629 Woohoo! That is so awesome! I am so glad this worked for you! If you have Facebook or Instagram you can tag me there! @elenamariesewing
Thank you so much. I made it and it is perfect!!
Oh my goodness, I’m so glad it worked well for you 😊
Thank you for the tutorial, very well explained, will make some for gifts ❤
Thank you! I’d love to hear how yours turned out! :)
Sewing some Velcro on the pouch to keep it together is a good idea too
Love that idea!
Great job and great idea! Love it!
Thank you!!
Do we need to use something specific for the white fabric? What did you use? Is it just regular fabric?
Good question! I just used a normal cotton fabric. I’m pretty sure this was scrap fabric from an old bed sheet 🤪
Great heating pad. Good instructions.
Thank you!
Okay this may sound dumb, but am I correct in thinking that your inside piece was cut at 13x10 folded? Or it was cut at 12x9 like the outside cover?
I just know you said something about an inch larger because of your half inch seam allowance.
I’m new to sewing and I want to make these as Christmas gifts 😅
Great question! So glad you are making these! I measured the finished cover and made it slighter bigger than that. I believe I cut the inside to be about 11 x 8 folded, so it would fit inside.
If you are unsure, cut it the same as the cover and you can always take the seam in if it is slightly too big
You got a good head start! Here we are 8 days before Christmas and I'm panic sewing these as gifts lol
Great video thank you and I love the removable pouch :)
Thank you!! So glad this was helpful
I like this very much. So after you make them with the beans you put in microwave to heat?
Yes! Try for a minute, then another 30 seconds at a time until it’s warm
@@ElenaMarieSewing don't they start cooking?
@@utahboxergirl11 Honestly I think after a while they probably do, in which case you could pick out a seam and refill. I haven’t encountered that yet though
@@ElenaMarieSewing thank you
@@ElenaMarieSewing can you use rice?
Excellent, thanks very much?
Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
Kind of odd question - can you tell me how much this weighs? Trying to figure out sizing for one that weighs around 2.5 pounds.
I’m actually not sure! I gifted this to my sister, but you could look on the bag of beans you buy to see the weight
Thanks. I wish you told what kind of bean you used.
I believe I used Pinto beans but I think any dry beans would work
This video was a life saver! I’m visual and the photos with steps always confuse me. God Bless 🤍✨✌🏼
SO glad this was helpful 🤪
Wow thank you . I am just wondering what kind of rice you are using?
I used pinto beans, but just any rice would work as well!
Hi. I am a little confused on your measurements. I’m a new sewer. Can you tell me what the dimensions were when you cut the fabric not when you finished it or folded it? I’m mainly trying to figure out how big to cut the fabric for the inner bag.
No problem! So the piece of fabric was 16” x 11” then folded it in half to be 8” x 11”
@@ElenaMarieSewing thank you so much! So that means the outer bag was 18x12 with 18 being the length not width?
@@ecn33 yes! I think that’s right
@@ElenaMarieSewing Using the measurements on your cutting board as a guide, the piece of fabric was 12"x21" which you then folded in half to make a folded 11"x10" piece of fabric for the outer pouch. You cut the inner fabric at 8x22". Neither of these would have given the results you showed.
Your tutorial helped me figure out how to make these so thanks for that!
For those wanting to make an 8x11" pack with a 9x11" outer cover, I'd suggest cutting the outer cover piece 10x27" (most fabric is 54" wide and this is 1/2 that size). Also, that will also give you a wider overlap (2" on both ends 4" total ), in addition to the 1″ length needed for the folded edges (1/2" + 1/2"), so the opening doesn't gap open like it does in this video. Basically, you add 5" in length to your fabric and 1" to the width. 11" doubled = 22" plus 5" = 27". Once sewed that would give you a 9x11" outer pouch.
For the inner pack, cut fabric to 9x23" if you want to sew 1/2" seam allowances at the one end resulting in an 8x10" inner pack.
For any other inner pack sizes sizes, add 1" for width seams and double the length and add 1".
Outer: 10x27" (with 2-4" folds & 1/2" seams). Makes 9x11" outer cover.
Inner: 9x23" (with 1/2" seams). Makes 8x11" inner pack.
Do these rot or like attract insects? I wanna make this for my friend but grain insects are what im worried about
I’ve never had any issues with it personally. I think after a while you may need to replace them because they get worn out but I don’t think bugs are an issue
Wondering if anyone has tried using a variety of grains together, so the rice takes up the small areas and beans sustain the heat and last longer and corn might be a medium between the beans and rice?
I’ve never tried this, but definitely seems like a really great idea!
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I took a sewing class in high school and my teacher had us make this heating pack and I can’t remember it all, but I could of sworn it was dried corn and rice and we had to keep reheating so it wouldn’t cook when he’ll our heating pack was finished. The best heating pack EVER, others could agree ig because it got stolen 🤦🏼♀️ I’ve been trying to see if anyone else did this ever since. No luck yet :/
Excellent idea, I have toyed with this as well. If doesn’t feel as pleasurable sensory wise with combined grains, using thinner fabric but flannels it works nicely
Definitely a great idea, every tutorial I’ve ever seen uses just one component for the heating pads.
How do you get rid of those whisps of fabric? Cutting them causes them to unravel more for me
I chose to finish off my raw edges. I used a serger to do that but there’s lots of ways you can do it if you don’t have a serger, including using a zigzag stitch on the edge or using pinking scissors
Hi does it smell bad when u heat it?
It definitely does have a scent, but I don’t think it smells bad
Can we put jipper on outside cover
I don’t think a zipper would work because you have to heat the pack in the microwave. Possibly Velcro, but you would want to make sure it wouldn’t melt
Thanks
@@sheeshodadial1082 I have one a friend made for me and she put a strip of Velcro across the flap. We’ve used it for years and it hasn’t melted at all. Hope this helps.
Technically you could heat the pack separately because the cover comes off. So a zipper shouldn’t be a problem
Def making one!
Let me know how it goes!
I hate the word sack too 😂😂
😂😅
My dog is my heat pad lol
😂
What beans
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What about rice? Or rice and beans? 😂
LOL I think either would work. I know a lot of people use rice as well
There's a thousand of these videos. I am looking for a no sew version.
You could buy a fabric bag/pouch with a drawstring close and fill it with beans! :)
Search “no sew heating pad”
Or put rice in a sock and tie the sock.