How to Make A Foot Warmer

Posted on September 25, 2009 by
Categories: Lifehacks,Techniques

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My feet are usually cold between September and May. And in the depths of winter, my feet can get so cold that I can’t sleep. (Makes you wonder how I managed to live on the frozen tundra for so many years, doesn’t it?)

I decided to make myself a night-time foot warmer. Here are the instructions:

Foot Warmer Materials

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  • Fabric, preferably something fuzzy like flannel. I picked up a nice 12 inch piece of fabric that was 40 inches wide.
  • Seam binding
  • Rice

Foot Warmer Instructions

Measure and cut. Fold the fabric so that you have a piece with a fold. Trim it down to the appropriate dimensions.

Turn the fabric inside out and sew along the open sides, leaving the long (top) side unsewn. I double-seamed this for added strength.

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Turn the fabric right side out.

Sew the channels parallel to the short sides. This will hold the rice in place.

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Sew the seam binding to the bottom. This isn’t necessary, but I find it makes it look nice and strengthens the fold.

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Fill the channels 1/3 to 1/2 with dry rice. I used a piece of paper to funnel the rice in.

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Shake the rice to the bottom of the channels and sew the top closed.

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Add the seam binding to the top. Again, it isn’t necessary, but it reinforces the seam and looks nice.

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Using Your Foot warmer

Place the foot warmer in the microwave and heat for 30 seconds. Do not overheat or it can cause burns!


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