Lavender Sachets

Harvesting lavender to make your sachets should be done on a dry day and in the morning when the flowers on the lavender plant are not quite open. Cut the bloom stock 3 - 4 inches below the flower head.

To dry the lavender, make small bunches of 8 - 12 stocks fastening them together with an elastic band. Hang upside down in a dry place out of direct sunlight. The drying process will take 2 - 3 weeks. Once dry; remove flowers by stripping the stems through your fingers. Using a glass container with a good lid, store in a cool, dark, location until ready for use.


Lavender Pouch
Materials: (makes 1)

• 6-inch square or circle of material. Cotton or muslin fabric is best.
• 1/4 cup (more or less) of dried lavender flowers
• 12 inches of ribbon to match material

Place lavender in middle of material. Gather material around lavender and tie with ribbon. Hang in your closet or put in with your linens.

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Lavender Pillow
Materials: (Makes 1)

• Top - 8-inch square of material. Chose any type you wish.
• Back - 8-inch square of material. This should be a cotton or muslin as it breathes; however, using the same material as the top will work
• Two 6 inch square muslin or cotton or cheesecloth
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup of dried lavender flowers.

Pillow:

Sew 6-inch squares on three sides. Fill with lavender and sew fourth side.
Pillow Case:

With good sides facing each other, sew the 8-inch squares on three sides. Press and clip corners. Fold open side back 1/4 inch (wrong sides of material together) to make a casing and press. Fold casing again and sew in place. Press. DO NOT SEW END SHUT. Turn pillowcase right side out. Press. Attach 2 or 3 small snaps evenly across opening. Insert lavender pillow. Snap closed. Place under your pillow for a good night's sleep or in your linen closet between the sheets.
NOTE: The end of the pillow case is not sewn shut in order for you to replace the lavender pillow with a fresh pillow in the future or, renew the scent with a drop or two of Lavender essential oil.

Please click these links for more Potpourri Recipes, Slumber Sachet Recipes, & using lavender to make a Wreath.

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