#sewing: DIY magic bags

i love love love MagicBags!
they are so convenient and comforting, after popping them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, instant heating satisfaction! :)
but a mouse made a home in mine in the cupboard once and i have yet to replace them... until now! thank you DIY crafty folks out there - especially BevCooks blog

Materials Needed:
*note: the amount of rice and size of fabric needed are dependent on how big you plan to make the magic stress relieving bag*
* Jasmine Rice (or any rice will do... the above blogger suggested Jasmine because it smells so nice when it heats up)
* 1 single piece of fabric of choice (the oversized squares sold at Fabricland or Dollarama are great!)
* pins
* thread and needle/sewing machine
* iron & ironing board

#step 1: preparing the fabric case
unfold the fabric and iron out the creases
fold the cloth in half and inside out
fold the edges over and pin into place

#step 2: sewing time
sew across the folded edges to sew them in place
repeat along the two sides and bottom
*leave the top open to insert the rice

#step 3: minute rice
turn the bag right-side-out again
pour your rice into the bag

#step 4: closing up shop
fold the edges in at the top of the bag
pin in place
sew across the top of the bag to close it
trim excess thread

time to relax
<3 awaLL