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Simple Steps On How To Prepare The Homemade Lavender Neck Wrap

By Sharon Harris


People cannot really avoid to have overworked muscles especially when they are really focused on their work, thus, making them stressed, letting them experience muscle pains, and making them feel uncomfortable. Relieving sore muscles can be done in many different ways. One common way is through the use of lavender neck wraps.

The products are made using only a microwave. These are considered as more effective than the traditional types since these can cool down faster, and this is considered as an advantage because the muscles will not be overheated. A lavender neck wrap made at home will be using recycled fabrics and some household ingredients, thus, being cost effective as well.

To start with, select a fabric which is suitable for you. You may want to buy a new one but having the recycled fabric will help you save money and these may include old socks, shirts, towels, etc. Materials that have some metals on the surfaces must be avoided because these can possibly cause fire upon heating the wrap. Thick and large socks are suggested for use since these have tubular shapes and there is no need for the sides to be sewed.

Take measurements of both your neck and your shoulders as well by the use of tape measure. For each measurement, 0.5 inch must be added or equivalent to a 1.3 centimeters for the seams to be accounted. Some people may not want to take measurements so for them, the common measurements would be 5 inches in width and 20 inches in length, equivalent to 13 and 51 centimeters respectively. Using the measurements, cut the clothing pieces.

To choose the right filling for a wrap. These are the common choices to choose from including long grain white rice, flax seeds, barley, and oatmeal. If rice is preferred for use, do not use an instant type because it might be cooked instead in the microwave. An important role her is scent. And in this case, it is possible for essential oil containing lavender to be mixed together with some spices when needed.

Cut your fabric according to your measurements. If a sock or a towel is being used, these may not need cutting. The inner parts of double fabrics are cut into a rectangular form and as well as the outer parts. The lining must be cut a little bit smaller than out covers. The typical measurement would be half an inch smaller.

Then after, fold this material along its length and make sure that inner parts are facing outwards. Using some pins in order to secure the cloth seams when sewing is fine. The process of sewing may be done either through hand or through machine. It is important that seams are properly sewed in order to avoid rice grains to come out when utilizing the wrap.

When using the outer and the inner bags, just leave the latter with an open end since this will be opened regularly during heating. Then after is you pour in the scented grain to the inner bag with the use of a funnel. Sew a zipper to the opening so the can be opened and closed easily.

Place the bag inside the microwave and start heating it for 90 seconds. Continue heating if it not warm enough yet but leave 30 seconds intervals. Then wrap your neck and your shoulders with it in 20 minutes and wait for it to cool down.




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