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How to make your own lavender bags- for lingerie drawers

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By Eileen Hughes


Photo from flickr by one2c900d


or place them in any drawers or cupboards

Lavender perfume is so refreshing. Whether you hang these bags in your wardrobe amongst your clothes or place small ones in your drawers the clothes will always smell great.

You will need:

1.Drying Lavender flowers

If you don't have any dried flowers, then click on the above link to see how to dry them out.

2.Material of your choice, it could be muslin, voile, lace depending on the look you wish to achieve.

3. Lace, decorate with this if you wish to make it look more delicate and fancy. Use thin ribbon to thread through like a drawstring or just catch edges together and tie it up.


Simple and plain lavender bags

Doily sachet tied with ribbon

Direction to make a simple square one

 

Cut out a simple rectangle approx 210mm x 100mm. Fold in half with the right side inside. Leave about a 10 mm edge and machine stitch along two sides. Turn inside out and fill to just over half full with Lavender flowers. Now turn the top edges in and machine stitch along the edge, sealing it closed. That was simple, don't you agree. Now make a few more, only this time use some variations.

Hang in wardrobe

This is very simple too. Do the same as before, only this time make a loop with a small piece of the same fabric, and push both ends inside before stitching last seam up. This forms the loop to place on hanger.

Doily sachet

To do this you will need a round doily. Place Lavender flowers into the centre, then gather up the ends, and either using a ribbon or a piece lace tie it up into a sachet, like in the picture. I have used a yellow ribbon to make it easier to see in the photo.

Alternatively, you could cut out a circle of fabric and stitch and edging lace around the edge. Now tie in the same way as the doily.

Now use your own imagination, and design your own creations. Different types of materials and variations in shapes will give you other effects. You could also sew up a little bag then tie with a drawstring threaded into the material. Use a lace handkerchief, or monogram a pattern on plain materials, whatever you do make sure you have fun making them.

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Lidian profile image

Lidian  says:
16 months ago

I love lavender (and so do my DDs) and I will be making these for sure - thanks for a great hub!

BeatsMe profile image

BeatsMe  says:
16 months ago

Hi, really good hub. Won't the scent dry out when the flowers dry?

Michelle Reed profile image

Michelle Reed  says:
16 months ago

This is a really good hub. I love these, I have a lot of these I have made. Lavender is soothing and good for relaxation and stress relieving. I have to admit, the hubby hates the site of them now, LOL. He told me "not in my drawers!" Oh, well, it's a manly thing...lol.

Beats Me, when the scent is gone, these are easy to replace with new ones. The material and bag of lavender potpourri will make many of these. I made some and I use a draw string to open and replace lavender when the scent is gone. I also bought zippers in the notions section in Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby. You can sew it into the small bags, then stitch the rest. It is a bit harder to do, but you can open and change anytime.

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Eileen Hughes  says:
16 months ago

Lidian, thanks for that.

beats me, Michelle has answered your question admirably. Thanks

Michelle Thanks for that. Yes I love lavender it is in and on the cupboards in my caravan now ready to go away. Thanks everyone for reading.

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
16 months ago

We used to make these as gifts in Youth Group. I love the tips you have here and the idea of using a doily. Great hub and wonderful tips!

Eileen Hughes profile image

Eileen Hughes  says:
16 months ago

Sweetie Pie, Yes its all up to your imagination, you have to be open to creativity thats for sure. thanks for stopping by

topstuff profile image

topstuff  says:
16 months ago

Really good tips to make lavendar bags.It looks very easy to make these bags now.great

Eileen Hughes profile image

Eileen Hughes  says:
16 months ago

topstuff, It sure is especially the plain ones. Have fun

cgull8m profile image

cgull8m  says:
16 months ago

This is what I wanted to do for some time, it is great to know Lavender has so many uses. Well done Eileen.

Eileen Hughes profile image

Eileen Hughes  says:
16 months ago

cgull, Lavender is really great for so many things.

Annette Rozen profile image

Annette Rozen  says:
16 months ago

my mom used to keep lavender flavored soap in her drawers. the scent now always reminds me of her!

Eileen Hughes profile image

Eileen Hughes  says:
16 months ago

Annette, yes I remember mum using lavender too. I have even put it in my pocket at times. but have to be careful as oil will get on your clothes from the fresh lavender.

Don Simkovich profile image

Don Simkovich  says:
16 months ago

Nice hub, Eileen. Lavender is one of my favorite plants. This inspires me to try drying lavender again.

Eileen Hughes profile image

Eileen Hughes  says:
16 months ago

Don, yes go for it, try drying it out. Lavender is beautiful and relaxing. I love it.

gwyn estember profile image

gwyn estember  says:
16 months ago

lavender is cool!

Eileen Hughes profile image

Eileen Hughes  says:
16 months ago

Gwyn Thanks it is great stuff.

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