Lakeshore Sewing

Free Project Compliments of Lakeshore Sewing

Make a fast and easy neck cooler

Make yourself a handy Refresher Pack for those hot summer days.

1. You will need: 12” x 36” strip of any cotton fabric of your choice
2. 5 cups of regular white rice (don’t use Minute Rice).
3. Basic sewing supplies and your machine
4. Tube Turner (optional)
5. Water soluble marker
6. Funnel

1. Fold your fabric strip in half lengthwise with right sides together.
2. Sew around the bottom edge and all the way up using a ½”seam allowance. You can reinforce the bottom seam by sewing across the bottom again.
3. Turn the tube right side out
4. Using a measuring tape, mark lines across every 5 inches all the way up to the top with s water soluble marker. Leave about ½” at the top
5. Place the funnel in the tube and pour in about 1 cup of rice.
6. Sew across on the marked line.
7. Repeat 3-4 more times depending on how long you want your tube.
8. Fold in the raw edges and sew shut. Go over it a few times to hold it well.

Store your cold pack in the freezer and use anytime you need a refresher!