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If you're looking for a truly relaxing project, grab a few scraps, a handful of lavender, and a quiet corner for some cozy stitching. These soft sachets are a lovely reason to use the smaller pieces you can't quite bear to throw away.
Each sachet front is made from just three fabrics (two for the front and one for the back), so you can try several combinations from an individual scrap bundle. Tuck a sachet into a drawer or tie a pair together for a small handmade gift.
What you’ll need
- About eight fat eighths or equivalent scraps. Reserve four 5" backing squares first, then cut one 2¾" × 5" front rectangle from each of eight fabrics.
- Dried lavender; optional cotton stuffing to mix with a smaller amount of lavender.
- Thread, needle or sewing machine, ruler, scissors, pins, iron, and a paper funnel or teaspoon.
Cutting list
All measurements are in inches. Cut measurements include the stated seam allowances. Measure fabric after washing and pressing.
| Piece | Quantity | Cut size |
|---|---|---|
| Front rectangles | 8 | 2¾" × 5" |
| Back squares | 4 | 5" × 5" |
Right sides together means the fabric faces you want to show are touching. Secure the beginning and end of each assembly seam.
Let’s make it
1. Choose and cut the fabrics
Press the scraps and reserve the four backing squares before cutting the smaller rectangles. Pair up the eight rectangles so each sachet has two different fabrics. A closely woven cotton helps keep dried lavender inside; avoid open weaves with visible gaps.
2. Piece each front
Place two rectangles right sides together, aligning one 5" edge. Sew that long edge with a ¼" seam and press the seam open. The pieced front should measure 5" square. Repeat with the remaining pairs to make four fronts.
3. Sew front to back
Place one pieced front and one backing square right sides together. Pin and sew around with a ¼" seam, leaving a 1½" opening in the middle of one side. Secure both seam ends. Repeat for the remaining sachets.
4. Turn and prepare the opening
Clip the corner tips without cutting the stitches. Turn right side out and gently ease out the corners. Fold the gap edges inward ¼" and press while the sachet is still empty. Set the iron aside before adding any filling.
5. Fill with lavender
Use a paper funnel or teaspoon to add dried lavender. For a softer, lighter sachet, mix a small amount of lavender among loose cotton stuffing. Fill only until the sachet feels softly plump, with enough room to pinch the opening closed easily. Keep filling out of the seam allowance.
Turn, fill loosely with lavender, and ladder stitch* the opening closed.
6. Close and finish
Close the folded opening with small ladder stitches*. Take a few extra securing stitches at the end, then bury the thread tail inside. Gently distribute the filling. Check the seam and opening for gaps before placing the sachet in a drawer.
A little is enough
These are small scented gifts; choose a filling amount and fragrance strength that feels pleasant to you. Label gifts as containing lavender, and keep sachets out of reach of young children and pets.
Care
Do not machine wash filled sachets. Spot clean the outside carefully and allow it to dry fully. Keep filling dry, and replace it when it no longer smells fresh.
* A small stitch note: For ladder stitch, take tiny alternating stitches inside the two folded edges of an opening. Gently draw the thread snug to bring the folds together, then secure the end.
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