A lavender sachet doesn’t have to be a specific size or shape. These little sachets are a triangle. They even have a little ribbon loop so you can hook it onto something or grab it easy.
Besides using them in your drawers and maybe your fabric shelf these would be great to use as fabric weights when you are cutting out pattern template.
Don’t be alarmed by the triangle– it’s quick to sew and you’ll love sewing it!
Key Takeaways
Practical Use: Great for freshening up drawers, closets, or even your car with a calming lavender scent.
Quick and Easy Project: This lavender sachet is perfect for using up fabric scraps and takes just minutes to sew.
Beginner-Friendly: A great project for new sewists to practice straight stitching and turning corners.
Perfect Gift Idea: These sachets make thoughtful handmade gifts or additions to gift baskets.
Customizable: You can change the fabric, shape, or scent to personalize each sachet.
Materials Needed:
- Cotton fabric 2 — 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″
- Lavender essential oil (or any other essential oil you love)
- Ribbon 4″
- Fabric: Coordinating fabric and optional scraps
- Tools: Rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler, sewing machine
- Thread: Matching or contrasting
- Extras: Pins, iron, marking tools (optional)
Little Lavender Sachet Instructions:
1) Fold the ribbon in half and pin or stay stitch in one corner of the square
2) Lay right sides together the cotton fabric squares
3) Sew around three sides
4) Open the hole a bit and re-arrange it so the seam hits the middle of the opening- this is what gives it the triangle shape
5) Sew the seam leaving an opening in the middle for turning and filling
6) Fill your lavender sachet with rice that has been mixed with a few drops of lavender oil or any other oil you love…or you can use crushed walnuts and an essential oil for a heavier weight (that’s what I used in these)
7) Fold the raw edges in and iron
8) Hand stitch the opening closed with a ladder stitch or whip stitch
Enjoy.
The little ribbon at the top is handy to hang up anywhere you’d like.
The size is a bit small, you can make adjustments if you need….but I find it just perfect for tucking in the corner of a sock drawer or in your car.
Additional Sewing Resources
- Homemade Spray Starch
- How to Sew a Heating Pad
- Heart Hand Warmers Tutorial
- Essential Oils Key Fobs Tutorial
- Quilt As You Go Project Bag with Video
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of fabric should I use for the sachet?
A: Lightweight cotton or muslin works best. Avoid thick or tightly woven fabrics, as they can block the lavender scent.
Q: Can I use something other than lavender?
A: Yes! You can fill it with dried rose petals, cedar chips, or use a few drops of essential oil on cotton stuffing.
Q: How long does the scent last?
A: Typically, the lavender scent lasts 6–12 months. Refresh it by giving the sachet a gentle squeeze or adding a drop of essential oil.
Q: Do I need a sewing machine?
A: Nope! This project is simple enough to sew by hand using a basic running or ladder stitch.
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I love the the little sachets. That is a great idea for the little grandchildren to make with me and give their parents.
Charming little sachets! Thank you for the intro to essential oils, too!!
These are very cute. Quick question, when you say you filled it with crushed walnuts, I trust you mean the shells not the meats?
I cannot wait to try these!!!!!!!
Love these cant wait to try
Hi,
Love these… just a quick question, does the oil ever mark the fabric?
Thanks,
Lucy
You aren’t using a lot of oil, so it shouldn’t. Plus it’s put in the lavendar seeds and not directly on the fabric. Apply the oil prior to stuffing as well if you are worried.
Love these and YL essential oils.
Would the essential oil make the crushed walnut moldy? I have all the ingredients and would love to make these for…..gulp…..next years xmas presents.
Did you use crushed walnut “shells” as your filling?
yes! that’s exactly what they are