Sewing a grain pillow: A great gift idea that even beginners can finish in a jiffy. In this post, I will show you how it works.
The most important things at a glance
- Grain pillows are versatile
- They can be kept in the freezer and used as cold packs; this can help with things like toothaches or headaches, bruises, and sprains
- For a pleasant warming effect, they can be heated in the oven or microwave; used this way, the grain pillow can soothe tension, sore muscles, pain, or cramps
- Grain pillows can be filled with various grains and seeds
- The pillow is made of cotton fabric
- Cherry stone and plum stone pillows can be washed lukewarm by hand
- Grain pillows are not washable
- Includes a label to print out, e.g., on kraft paper
Sew a simple heating pad yourself
Are you looking for a quick gift that offers real added value to the recipient? You've found it!
Anyone who owns a microwave or an oven (or even a warm radiator) can use a grain pillow.
What is a grain pillow good for?
Grain pillows are wonderful! They provide pleasant warmth that works wonders for back pain, abdominal cramps, or muscle tension.
But the pillow also unfolds its soothing effect when used cold for headaches, sprains, bruises, and much more.
A heating pad filled with grains or seeds does not get as hot as a hot water bottle. The risk of scalding is therefore lower.
At the same time, while a heating pad cools down faster than a hot water bottle, it doesn't get as cold. It cools down to ambient temperature. That feels much more pleasant even after waking up than a hot water bottle.
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Sewing heating pads for children
Gently warmed, heating pads provide soothing heat in cribs and on baby bellies, helping them to relax.
The grainy filling can provide a light massage effect. And thanks to the partitioned chambers, the grains remain flexible in position but stay nicely distributed and don't all slide to one side.
Important: Grain pillows can also get very hot and cause burns. Especially for children and babies, the grain pillow should only be warmed moderately.
But what is actually the difference between a grain pillow and a seed/pit pillow?
Sewing a grain pillow yourself: What should I fill it with?
As the name suggests, a grain pillow is filled with grains. Because of the lower pollutant levels, it is best to use organic fillings.
The following types of grain are suitable for a grain pillow:
Oilseeds can also be used well for relaxation pillows:
The different fillings have different effects. It's best to try out what you personally find pleasant.
Sewing a grain pillow for the neck and back
The soothing warmth of grain pillows is especially popular for back and neck pain. The heat released promotes blood circulation and is said to help relieve tension and alleviate pain.
Sewing a pit pillow yourself
In this case, the "seeds" are actually fruit pits. Along with pleasant warmth, these also bring a wonderful scent of fruit cake, baked goods, and pure coziness.
My personal favorite is cherry pits, which I find release heat in a particularly pleasant way. By the way, they are also great as a quick hot water bottle substitute for cold feet. The heat lasts reliably until I've fallen asleep. :)
The following types of pits are suitable for a pit pillow:
- Cherry pits*
- Grape seeds*
- Plum pits (unfortunately rare to find)
How do I sew a grain pillow?
Basically, you just sew two rectangles together right sides facing. After turning it through a small opening, four sections or chambers are divided off and the pillow is filled.
A grain pillow is therefore the perfect project for beginners.
You can sew the grain pillow not only for children but also with children: The grain pillow has no curves. Only straight seams are sewn. :)
What fabric is suitable for the grain pillow?
All non-elastic fabrics are suitable, such as:
By the way, expressive cotton prints* look very nice.
Printing labels for the grain pillows
Here you can download beautiful labels for your self-sewn grain pillows.
Print them out on kraft paper* and attach them to the grain pillow. This way, the recipient immediately has instructions on how the pillow is used.
What do I need to sew a grain pillow?
- 52 x 42 cm cotton fabric
- 800 g grains or pits
- Thread in fabric or contrasting color
- Rotary cutter*
- Pins*
- Scissors*
- Sewing machine*
- Funnel
- Scale
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