mlktwins Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I need to make 4 window, 1 door, and 1 fireplace draft stoppers. The directions look pretty simple, but I'm wondering what filler is best to keep the cold out this winter. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I need to make 4 window, 1 door, and 1 fireplace draft stoppers. The directions look pretty simple, but I'm wondering what filler is best to keep the cold out this winter. Any recommendations? My friend tried sand. It was SUPER heavy, and would've worked great for a window or even a door that didn't get much use. I wouldn't use it for a door that is regularly used, though. I used the cheap, easy option: rice. I whipped one up on a whim, and it's what I had on hand. I think popcorn kernels would be another good choice - firm but not prohibitively heavy, and easy enough to find in your pantry or any grocery store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 OP, where did you find a pattern? We could use one for our front door and it sounds simple enough that I could make one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I used pinto beans because I had a fifty pound bag available. Wasn't too heavy, but then I sewed divider seams into the tube every 4 inches so the beans wouldn't all clog up at one end. As for a pattern, I took a piece of cloth that was 3 feet long (for the door) and 8 inches wide. Folder it in half (lengthwise), stitched up one end and the long side. Filled about 1/3 full of beans, spread the beans evenly out through the length then went back and stitched a seam in about every 4-6 inches so the beans wouldn't run around. Finally, stitched the end closed and POOF! You're Done! ETA: I have also seen nice ones made out of old tube socks. Fill and duct table the ends shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Buckwheat hull filling. You can get it on Amazon Prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Depending on your design--pool noodles or pipe insulation (basically like a pool noodle) could be good options, and if you need to, you can still fill the insides of those with additional material to make them heavier so that they don't move around. You can cut them to length, and they are light if the door they are against is one that you open and close frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 OP, where did you find a pattern? We could use one for our front door and it sounds simple enough that I could make one. This is the one I'm going to do. Want to make sure they are long enough. http://crafts.creativebug.com/make-door-draft-stopper-1978.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Thanks so much for the advice everyone! Just need to dig out my sewing machine and dust it off ;-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Lentils are not too expensive and work well also. I had some made from lentils and old jeans that lasted for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I made rice-filled draft stoppers for our windows a few years ago; we use them year after year and they've held up very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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