How To Dry Lavender And Make A Lovely Sachet

You can easily make a lovely DIY lavender sachet! Fortunately, you don’t have to be an accomplished seamstress to make these either. A simple straight stitch is all that’s needed. I made a ton of these years ago. You can see two of these in the featured picture. Although I’ve seen many sachets, I do think these are some of the prettiest!

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A Little Lavender Research

After doing a little research, I found that I need to be trimming back my lavender more often than I do. You should be trimming back in early spring and again after flowering in summer. I learn something new every day! Don’t you love this blogging experience?

When you trim back the lavender in summer, it’s the perfect time to dry the lavender. Just like most flowers that you cut, you should do the cutting in the morning before 10 o’clock. The scent is stronger in the morning before the sun beats down on the flowers.

You can dry the lavender by gathering about 10 stems together, tying some string around the stems at the bottom, and hanging the bundles upside down in a cool dark place for a couple of weeks. But, you can dry lavender more quickly in your oven.

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Dry Lavender In The Oven For A Lovely Sachet

Preheat your oven to 200°. Lay the lavender stems in a single layer on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet pan.

Place the pan in the preheated oven, checking after 10 minutes. Remove the pan of lavender as soon as it is dry. The flower buds should fall off easily when touched.

(After removing the stems from the oven, I realized some weren't quite dry enough.  I returned the pan to the oven and allowed them to dry with the oven turned off.  That seemed to be just enough to dry them nicely.)

Flower buds should not be soft. They should feel dry. Don’t walk away because the lavender can burn if left in the oven too long. Although the little buds are what you typically want to keep, I like the little colorful flower heads and am using them for this sachet. The sachet took 1/2 cup of dried lavender.

My kitchen smells so good right now!

You can download the pattern for the sachet right here► Sachet pattern.

Lovely Lace Sachet

Supplies Needed:

Organza Fabric – or a sheer fabric scrap
Wide lace or lace fabric
Thread
Gathered lace trim
Ribbon
Scissors
Sewing Machine
Sewing Needle

Directions:

Cut Out Pattern and Fabrics

First, cut the printed sachet pattern out with scissors.

How To Dry Lavender And Make A Lovely Sachet — Cut lace and fabric using the pattern.

Fold the sheer fabric. Pin the sachet pattern on the fabric being sure to place the indicated edge on the folded edge. Cut along the other 3 edges.

Next, pin the sachet pattern on lace fabric or wide lace being sure to place the indicated edge on the fold. Cut along the bottom, top, and left edge.

Stitch the Sachet

Lay the cut lace fabric on top of the cut fabric and pin.

Fold in half with the lace to the inside.

Stitch 1/4-inch from the open side edge and the lower edge. If necessary, carefully, trim the corners and clip the curves. I really didn’t need to do that with the fabric I used.

Iron the Sachet

*Turn the top down 1/4-inch and press. I spray a light mist of water on the lace before ironing to help it retain the crease.

*It is a good idea to use a pressing cloth with lace, which is what I did.  Don't have a pressing cloth?  Not a big deal.  Just use a scrap piece of white or off-white cotton or muslin.  You can even cut a piece out of an old sheet or pillowcase.

Turn the sachet right side out, use a pressing cloth, and press on low with the iron.

Fold the ends of gathered lace trim back to about 1/4-inch, place along the bottom edge of the sachet, and stitch. Backstitch on both ends.

Turn under 1/4-inch along the top raw edges of the fabric and lace together. Stitch 1/8″ from the folded edge to secure the narrow hem.

Fold-down the pressed and stitched edge to make a 3/4-inch hem and press.

(You might want to pin the turned down fabric to the body of the sachet in a few places to keep it in place better as you sew.)

Thread a needle with about a 36-inch length of thread and knot the ends together. (Doubled, it will be about 18-inches long.) Make a row of stitches along the stitched folded edge, creating a 3/4-inch hem.

Pull the thread up, leaving about a 1-1/2-inch opening. Fill the sachet with the lavender buds. My gosh! These smell so good!

Pull the thread up tightly and tie a knot to secure the thread. I usually take a couple of tight stitches before knotting. Don’t you love this shape?

Finishing the Lavender Sachet

Decorate with ribbons, bows, and ribbon roses. I’ve used strung beads and other trims to decorate these, too. Get creative! You can use a needle and thread or hot glue to secure the decorations.

This lavender sachet begged for a lavender bow and an easy ribbon rose added in the center is simple and elegant.

Ideas For The Lavender Sachet

Tucked into a drawer, the sachets will leave a lovely scent for months. Wouldn’t these be perfect for a gift? Can’t you just imagine a bride making these and giving them to her attendants? Aren’t they the prettiest?

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4 comments / Add your comment below

Dee | Grammy's Grid says:

2020-07-01 at 2:00 PM

Oh, I can just smell the lavender. How pretty and delicate! Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 14, open July 1 to 26. All party entries shared if social media buttons installed.

1. Debra Jerry says:
  
  2020-07-02 at 5:20 AM
  
  Thank you, Dee! They are so pretty!
  
Dee | Grammy's Grid says:

2022-09-02 at 5:29 PM

Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up at A Themed Linkup 116 for Denim, Burlap, or Lace Crafts and Décor. Pinned.

1. Debra Jerry says:
  
  2022-09-02 at 6:40 PM
  
  Thanks again, Dee! Love your link parties!