DIY heat packs are super-cute and easy to make. They're great for keeping your hands toasty, warming up your bed, or applying to achy joints and stomachs. What's more, these ones by Leanne Garrity are mini so they'll fit snuggly in your pocket all Winter long! Our DIY heat pack tutorial only uses a few materials and is the perfect stash buster project. Collect up the scraps of your favourite fabrics and save them for this handy five-minute project. You can also completely customise yours. Why not embroidery a cute motif onto your like this sashiko embroidery pattern or make yours into a different shape? Hexagonal DIY heat packs anyone? Whatever design you make your DIY heat packs in we think they'll become your new BFF this Winter (or a literally present for your BFF!)
If you're new to sewing don't worry. We have a guide to sewing for beginners as well as several of the best sewing kits for beginners. You can hand sew your DIY heat packs but we have used a sewing machine. If you need a little help using your machine read our how to use a sewing machine tutorial. We also have a best sewing machines for beginners round up if you're looking to purchase your first machine.
You will need:
• 4 x 12cm (4.72") squares of fabric
• 200g rice
• A handful of lavender (or other dried, scented flowers)
