DIY Reusable Hand Warmers
DIY reusable hand warmers are simple to make, even for beginning sewers and kids, too! With just a few basic materials and a little bit of time, your hands will be cozy and warm this winter. These instructions are for a set of two hand warmers.
Yield: 2 hand warmers
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Straight pins
- Small funnel
Materials
- 4 5" squares 100% cotton flannel fabric
- 100% cotton thread
- 6 tbsp uncooked rice
Instructions
- Cut flannel into four 5 inch squares.
- Take two squares and line them up right sides together, pinning as needed.
- Sew a 1/4 inch seam all the way around, leaving a 2 inch opening on one side.
- Repeat with remaining two pieces of flannel.
- Trim threads. Turn right side out, being sure to gently push out the corners.
- Using a small funnel (or a piece of paper rolled up into a funnel) pour 3 tablespoons of uncooked rice into each hand warmer.
- Turn opening in and topstitch all the way around the square, taking care to move any rice out of your way so you don't sew over it.
- Repeat with second hand warmer. Trim threads and you're done!
- To heat: Microwave for 1 minute or until hot. Or, preheat over to 350 degrees, place hand warmers in an oven-safe dish inside oven, and turn oven off. Heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until nice and warm. Or, place in a metal baking dish on top of burning wood stove and heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until warm.
- Place inside cast pockets and they will stay warm for about 20 minutes!
Notes
This project is perfect for fabric scraps! Or, purchase 1/8 of a yard of flannel at your local fabric shop to make multiple sets. This is a great sewing project for beginners and even kids.