Make scented lavender sachets with dried lavender and, if you wish, other herbs. The bags will add a calming scent to bureau drawers to keep clothes or linens fresh-smelling and also make great gifts!
Lavender has long been appreciated for its soothing fragrance and is a popular choice for creating a calm, relaxing atmosphere. If you grow your own lavender, it’s a wonderful herb for drying. Store them in a lidded jar somewhere cool and dark, or pop them straight into a sachet to keep towels, sheets, or clothes (especially socks!) smelling sweet and to repel moths.
What You’ll Need to Make Lavender Sachets
Use fresh lavender for a long-lasting scent. Find dried herbs at a local garden store or market. Or, perhaps you have some extra lavender after making lavender scones.- You’ll also need a handkerchief or some scrap fabric (anything breathable) plus scissors, needle, and thread.
- Optional: You can also mix the lavender with dried rice if you don’t have enough lavender.
- Optional: In addition to lavender, you can add other dried herbs such as rosemary.
How to Make Lavender Sachets
To make a simple sachet, here are the steps:
- Spread out and iron a handkerchief or any material that you like. (Try a gaily colored antique handkerchief, which is easy to find at thrift stores and antiques shops, often selling for under $1.)
- Fold the handkerchief (or material of your choice) in half, right sides together, and sew up two adjacent sides (leaving one short side open), as if you were making a little pillowcase.
- Turn it right side out, fill it with dried lavender to within 2 inches of the top, and tie it tightly with a brightly colored ribbon. If you wish, you could also sew them up like little pillows (as below).
How to Use Lavender Sachets
- Bureau/dresser drawers
- Linen closets
- Sock and underwear drawers
- Towels and sheets
- Gifts
- Under pillows
Frequently Asked Questions About Lavender Sachets
How do you make a lavender sachet?
Fill a small breathable fabric pouch with dried lavender, then tie or sew it closed. A handkerchief or scrap fabric works well for a simple homemade sachet.
What do you put inside a lavender sachet?
Dried lavender is the traditional filling. You can also mix in dried rice or other dried herbs, such as rosemary.
How long do lavender sachets last?
The fragrance will gradually fade. When the scent becomes weaker, gently squeeze or massage the sachet to release more of the lavender’s aroma.
Can you make lavender sachets with fresh lavender?
Fresh lavender should be dried before making a sachet. Using properly dried lavender helps prevent moisture from becoming trapped inside the fabric pouch.
Deer tend to avoid lavender... but a hungry deer will eat just about anything!
For the most scent, it is best to use dried lavender buds after they've flowered!
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