This simple to sew ice pack cover uses inexpensive supplies, can be kept in the freezer where you can find it and prevents ice from having direct skin contact but allows the cold to radiate to where it is needed... who could ask for more! Store the covers with an empty bag, in the freezer so they are readily available when the need arises!
Materials:
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Large Square Ice Pack Cover
- Two inexpensive wash clothes or two 12" squares of terry cloth with finished edges.
- thread to match
- Approximately 6" by 3/4" scrap of hook and loop tape
- Gallon size zipper lock type plastic bags
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Small Rectangle Ice Pack Cover
- One inexpensive wash cloth or one 12" square of terry cloth with finished edges.
- Thread to match
- Approximately 3" by 3/4" scrap of hook and loop tape
- Quart (or gallon size folded to fit) size zipper lock type plastic bags
Optional -- Use machine embroidery to decorate the ice pack. Embroidery Library has an adorable
Bandage Design that would help a youngster who thinks everything needs a bandage to feel better. They also have many
medical designs which include a nurse teddy bear and nurse monkeys that are bound to bring a smile.
