How to make lavender sachets out of repurposed fabric

Make Lavender Sachets Out of Repurposed Fabric

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First start out with a pattern. I printed out this heart for my sachets. I've used cookie cutters for patterns as well. For this project I'm repurposing aprons I found at the thrift store.

First start out with a pattern. I printed out this heart for my sachets. I've used cookie cutters for patterns as well. For this project I'm repurposing aprons I found at the thrift store.

Cut out your fabric. You'll need to cut out two pieces - one for the front & one for the back.

Cut out your fabric. You'll need to cut out two pieces - one for the front & one for the back.

Next cut pieces of ribbon. This is for hanging the sachet. Feel free to skip the ribbon if you want.

Next cut pieces of ribbon. This is for hanging the sachet. Feel free to skip the ribbon if you want.

Now pin the front & back together as well as the ribbon.

Now pin the front & back together as well as the ribbon.

Next sew up 3/4 of your sachet leaving an opening for the lavender. I used a bright thread for the stitching - it doesn't need to be perfect. I then used a makeshift funnel for adding the lavender.

Next sew up 3/4 of your sachet leaving an opening for the lavender. I used a bright thread for the stitching - it doesn't need to be perfect. I then used a makeshift funnel for adding the lavender.

I bought the organic loose lavender at a local tea store. I paid under $10 for the bag which will make a lot of sachets!

I bought the organic loose lavender at a local tea store. I paid under $10 for the bag which will make a lot of sachets!

After filling the sachet with lavender stitch up the opening. And you're sachet is done!

You can always make different sizes & shapes plus use a variety of fabrics. Preferably a fabric that is breathable like cotton or linen.

You can always make different sizes & shapes plus use a variety of fabrics. Preferably a fabric that is breathable like cotton or linen.

  • Ribbon
  • Scrap fabric
  • Thread
  • Sewing machine
  • Loose lavender