Before Christmas last year I shared a very quick tutorial for these Lovely Lavender bags on Instagram. Today, I’m happy to be bringing that tutorial here for you all with step-by-step directions to make things super easy. Ready???
First things first.… time to gather up your supplies.
You will need:
- scraps of fabric at least 3 1⁄2″ x 7″
- a bag of lavender heads (available from most big box craft stores)
- 1⁄4″ wide ribbon. For each set of lavender bags you will need a 25″ piece)
- Chopstick or corner poking thingy to turn the corners of your bags out
- funnel & measuring cup
- general sewing supplies such as a rotary cutter, mat, thread, sewing maching, scissors, pins, etc
1. Cut 3 1⁄2″ squares from the fabric scraps. You will need a total of six squares, two each of three different fabrics to make one set.
2. With right sides together sew around the edge, leaving a 1″ gap on one side, using a 1⁄4″ seam allowance. Trim the corners of the squares taking care not to cut into the stitching line.
3. Turn the bags out the right way and use the chopstick to push the corners out. Press well.
4. Place the funnel spout in the opening of the bags and then pour in approximately 1 1⁄3 cups of lavender heads. Depending on the lavender heads you may use slightly more or, slightly less. The important part is to make sure that they are nice and full.
5. Using a need and coordinating thread sew the opening of each lavender bag closed.
6. Finally, tie the three bags together with the 25″ piece of ribbon and voila, you are done.
Just one word of warning. These little guys are highly addictive! Once you start making them you won’t be able to stop. Before you know it you’ll have a whole bunch of them ready and waiting to use yourself or give away.
Have a great week!
Wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks. I made up a set of these to pop in a customer’s order as a thank you tonight. I used up all but the last 1/4cup of my lavender too!!
That’s so lovely, thank you for letting me know.
Thank you for the great idea! I can’t wait to pick out some pretty fabric and start my Christmas gifts!!
What a wonderful idea 🙂
Do the Lavender buds go bad?
These are super cute! Just wondering g, what do you use your lavender bags for?
I use these to freshen laundry and place one or two in the dryer with my clothes in place of dryer sheets! You can also place them in your dress or drawers, clothes storage boxes, or closet to make your clothes smell nice.
They are all awesome ideas Kayla, thanks for sharing them. X
Hi… I was a recipient of a lavender’sachet’ from my Visiting nurse after going through surgeries. A gift to me of incredible joy!
Just squeeze and inhale .… such a beautiful therapeutic tool. For anyone experiencing pain, anxiety.……🥰everday!!! Honestly a lovely reminder to Stay Calm and Carry On!
My Visiting nurse gave one to every patient, it is her way of encouragement long after the professional medical attention is over. Stay Blessed!!
Thankyou for this wonderful tutorial! I had a big harvest of French lavender from the garden this year dried and ready to use. I made these little lovlies as Christmas gifts for my sewing group, they looked and smelled gorgeous!
Can you use these as hand warmers by placing them in the microwave for a minute?
Hi Traci, I’ve never tried it myself and I guess I’d worry that the lavender could heat up too much and burn someone. I’m sorry I can’t be more help.
how much buds are needed for 1 bag?
Gosh Julia, I never bothered to take an exact measurement. I just filled them until the looked plump but not overfull.
How far in advance can i make these for Christmas gifts. Will the smell diminish over time?
Hi Kaye,
I received one as a gift in 2016 and it still is scented lovely. Just squeeze the sachet and the buds give off a lovely scent.
Thankyou for this wonderful tutorial! I had a big harvest of French lavender from the garden this year dried and ready to use. I made these little lovlies as Christmas gifts for my sewing group, they looked and smelled gorgeous!