Make Your Own Cooling Neck Wrap
Materials:
~4”x44”
strip of fabric*
~2 TBS
water beads (non-toxic, safe for use close to skin)
*When choosing fabric, consider the
print and color. A smaller print will show better and you want to avoid
colors/fabric that bleed when wet. I have used both woven cotton and cotton
knit to make these before.Directions:
1~Cut your fabric strip approx. 4”x44” and iron
2~Fold in half lengthwise, right sides together. Machine
stitch or serge one end and the long side, leaving one end open.
3~ Turn tube right side out and iron
Measure, Sew, Fill
4~Mark Middle, mark 4” and 8” on either side of the middle
5~Stitch line completely across fabric (use a tight straight
stitch, back-stitching at each end), start with the mark closest to the end
that is already stitched closed, pour ½ TBS water beads into the tube. (my ½
TBS measure fits inside the tube, but you can use a funnel if you need) Using
your fingers, work all beads down to your stitching.
6~Repeat step five for your next three marks. Stitch across
your tube at your final mark to complete four separate filled pockets.
7~Fold fabric ¼” to the inside on the open end, stitch
closed.
8~Clip threads and you’re done!
How to Use:
~To use, soak in water, it may take 15+ minutes the first time for the beads to fully soak. Wrap around your neck or head for cooling relief. When the kids and I are going on an outing, I place our neck wraps inside a double layer of zipper seal bags with a little water and ice. Easy to carry and ready to use; then I have the bags to put them back in when we are done.
~To use, soak in water, it may take 15+ minutes the first time for the beads to fully soak. Wrap around your neck or head for cooling relief. When the kids and I are going on an outing, I place our neck wraps inside a double layer of zipper seal bags with a little water and ice. Easy to carry and ready to use; then I have the bags to put them back in when we are done.
Have a wonderfully cool summer!! ~Elizabeth
Wonderful Tutorial! Thanks you so much Elizabeth for sharing it!
ReplyDeletewell that looks cool! literally! :-) When I get settled in my new home, I am going to try this!
ReplyDeleteHow do you stored them until your next outing? Should they be kept in water?
ReplyDeleteShould be kept in water, in fridge, uncovered, while not in use.
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