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    Home » DIY Projects » DIY Gifts » Homemade Gift: DIY Lavender Sachets

    Last updated: Oct 21, 2021 by Melissa Riker · 24 Comments

    Homemade Gift: DIY Lavender Sachets

    DIY lavender sachet gifts tied with a green ribbon

    I've had this quick craft on my to-do list for months.  I actually ordered my supplies at the same time I ordered the decor for my Autumn Mantel I shared last month! Every year I make my own Christmas presents for family and friends and this year DIY Lavender Sachets are my go-to gift for the ladies! They are elegant and so easy to make!

    Supplies

    fabric-preferably a linen with a tight weave
    coordinating thread
    dried lavender (I used the premium grade from Save On Crafts)

    diy sachet tutorial

    To begin cute a 12" by 6" rectangle of fabric.  I used some leftover from the pillows I made for the master bedroom.  I love this "fancy" Schumacher fabric!

    pinning diy sachet tutorial

    Fold the fabric in half inside out and secure with pines (you can obviously see I didn't cut mine straight-oops!)

    Sew a seam around the open ends leaving about 2" open on one side. Turn right side out.

    filling diy lavender sachet

    I made a funnel out of some scrap cardstock and used that to fill my sachet with the dried lavender flowers until mostly full.

    Fold open seams inward and machine or hand sew shut.

    That's it! You can easily make one in ten minutes or produce in mass in an hour session. I tied two with a satin ribbon and I think it's going to make a lovely gift this Christmas!

    DIY lavender sachet gifts tied with a green ribbon

    I hope you love this easy gift idea, for more DIY gifts check out these posts:

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    1. Lindsey says

      December 12, 2014 at 11:19 am

      Such great ideas! Love the necklace!!!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        December 14, 2014 at 6:49 pm

        Thanks so much Lindsey!

        Reply
    2. Mayra says

      August 01, 2014 at 10:01 am

      Hi!! Can I use cotton fabric instead of linen?? I have tons of cotton scraps!! Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Katie says

      April 03, 2014 at 1:35 pm

      What a great idea! I was wondering how much lavender was required to fill the couple sachets you made? Just an estimate would be great, so that way I know how much to order 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        April 03, 2014 at 1:44 pm

        Hi Katie,

        I'd guess it was about 1-1.5 cups of dried lavender per sachet. Hope that helps!

        Melissa

        Reply
    4. Sharon says

      October 25, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      I love this idea! These would be great gifts. Plus, it gives me a reason to take my sewing machine out again. I think that homemade gifts are the best. I don't like shopping for stuff. So, these would be so neat to try.

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 25, 2013 at 9:19 pm

        Sharon it's like you're reading my mind-I love thoughtful homemade gifts anyday over something more generic!! (And I had to dust off my machine too when I pulled it out to make these!) Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    5. Jamie says

      October 25, 2013 at 5:40 pm

      Great gift idea! I love lavender. Sharing on my FB page tomorrow 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 25, 2013 at 9:20 pm

        Thanks so much Jamie!! Have a great weekend!!

        Reply
    6. Vanessa says

      October 22, 2013 at 11:02 pm

      So beautiful and useful! Great way to use up the ridiculous amount of fabric scraps I have!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 23, 2013 at 10:12 pm

        Thanks Vanessa! I know I'm always welcoming ideas for all my fabric scraps!!

        Reply
    7. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

      October 22, 2013 at 11:29 am

      What a great idea! I have some dried lavender from this year's harvest, so this is perfect!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 23, 2013 at 10:13 pm

        I'm so jealous of you herb harvest Jessi! My lavender didn't last but 3 weeks this year-next year it's containers for sure!

        Reply
    8. Jacque says

      October 22, 2013 at 11:00 am

      These are lovely! I think they would be a great way to freshen up our guest room when company arrives!

      Reply
    9. Jessica @ Decor Adventures says

      October 22, 2013 at 10:35 am

      Hi Melissa,

      I love these, in fact I was looking for a way to make them. They are definitely great gift ideas, I've even seen people use them in place of dryer sheets.

      Glad to be contributing with you at Pretty Handy Girl!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 23, 2013 at 10:14 pm

        SO excited to be working with you at Pretty Handy Girl Jessica! I adore your blog!! 🙂

        Reply
    10. keri @ shaken together says

      October 22, 2013 at 6:37 am

      I love lavender and that fabric is so pretty! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 23, 2013 at 10:15 pm

        Thanks Keri!!

        Reply

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