Kitty Rice Heating Pack DIY (Free Template!)

How to make a cozy rice heating pack at home

Keyword sewing

1 yard cotton fabric don’t use fabric with metal or metallic decorative threads in it
embroidery thread in pink and black
3-4 pounds uncooked rice Don’t use instant rice, it might cook itself!
essential oil of choice optional
heat erasable pen optional
kitty rice warmer template

Download and print out your kitty template for your rice pack. Fold your fabric over so it’s doubled up and use your templates to cut out your body and head shapes.
Pin the layers together and then sew the body with a 1/2″ seam allowance and the head with a 1/8″ seam allowance. Make sure to leave an opening of a few inches to turn them back right side out again.
Cut some “v” shapes into the curved ends on your head and body to help the seams lay flat, and turn your shapes right side out through the openings you left.
Use your embroidery thread to add a nose, mouth, eyes, ears, or whiskers to your face (I used an iron-erasable pen to get my face right and then the iron heat removed the marks when done).
Use a needle and thread to tack your head onto your body right above the front paws. I also added some paw lines to the paws at this point.
Once your kitty is ready to be stuffed, pour 3 pounds of rice into a bowl and add in 5-10 drops of essential oils, mix together, and spoon or pour into your body opening (use a funnel if you have one).
Fill it to your liking, adding more or less as needed, and then sew up your opening with a hidden stitch. Heat in the microwave for 60 seconds or so until warm, and relaaaaaax!