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A lavender-scented sachet is a simple luxury that makes a nice gift.

Kayte Terry

This project is a great way to use up some of your fabric scraps.

Kayte Terry

Mix your lavender and rice in a measuring cup first.

Kayte Terry

A lavender-scented sachet is a simple luxury that makes a nice gift.

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Sometimes the best gifts are simple luxuries, things you know people want but would never buy for themselves. A set of these heart sachets is the perfect gift for any lady who appreciates the good things in life, plus it's another great way to use up all those fabric scraps from bigger projects!

The scent of lavender has been used throughout history to cure headaches and tension and is naturally soothing and relaxing. I can't think of anyone in today's hustle and bustle world who couldn't use a little bit more R & R, right? Tie up a set of these with pretty ribbon for a sweet gift or, if you're feeling really generous, wrap up these sachets with a gift certificate to your local spa.

What you'll need:

Makes three sachets

• Scraps of cotton fabric (you will need three per sachet)
• 6-inch x 18-inch piece of linen
• Fabric and paper scissors
• Straight pins
• Pinking shears
• 6-inch piece of cardstock
• Tailor's chalk
• Iron
• Sewing machine and thread
• 3/4 cup lavender
• About 3 cups rice
• Funnel

To assemble the front of the sachet:

Lay your pieces next to each other face up to determine the pattern.

1. From the fabric scraps, cut one 3-1/4-inch x 6-inch piece and two 3-1/4-inch x 3-1/4-inch pieces.

Sew the two smaller pieces together first.

Make sure to iron your seams down flat to one side.

2. Pin and sew the two 3-1/4-inch pieces together with a 1/3-inch seam allowance. Iron the seams to the darker-colored fabric. You will now have two pieces. Pin and sew the two pieces together to make a roughly 6-inch square. Iron the seams toward the darker fabric.

3. Repeat to make the other two sachet fronts.

To assemble the sachet:

1. Cut the linen into three 6-inch squares.

It's easy to cut symmetrical shapes when you fold your cardstock in half first.

2. Fold the piece of cardstock in half, trace a heart shape, and cut out with paper scissors. Trace the heart onto the linen pieces with tailor's chalk.

3. Pin one linen and one patchwork piece together right sides out.

Make sure your unsewn opening is on a straighter side of the heart. I find it much easier to close the opening later if I just have to sew a straight line.

4. Set your sewing machine to a straight stitch and sew around the heart shape, leaving 1-1/2 inches unsewn for filling.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to assemble the other two sachets.

To fill the sachet:

Mix your lavender and rice in a measuring cup first.

1. Mix 1/4 cup of lavender with 1/2 to 3/4 cup of rice (depending on how full you want your sachets to be). Insert a funnel into the unsewn part of one of the hearts and pour the rice and lavender mixture into the sachet.

2. Machine-sew or handsew the opening shut.

Be careful not to cut through your sewing!

3. Use your pinking shears to trim the excess fabric all the way around the sewn heart, taking care not to cut into the seams.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to fill the other two sachets.

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Comments (9)

LunarFaith writes: thanks for this - very nice :) Posted: 4:24 am on June 4th

kaytet writes: ritaprojecta-
i buy my lavender from the san franscisco herb company, which does mailorder but you can also get it at health food stores. Posted: 12:28 pm on February 10th

ritaprojecta writes: great valentines project.. Any idea where to buy the lavender and how much to add
thanks
rita Posted: 7:26 am on February 8th

lucybug33 writes: If you use Lavender it also works to keep away bugs without the stink and chemicals of moth balls. I would also use cedar shavings if you can get them. Posted: 8:51 pm on December 31st

sassysewer writes: Very cute! My 7 year old sewed potholders and an apron this weekend in my sewing room and this will be a great introduction to piecing for her She can make this cute project for her teachers for Valentine's Day. Thanks for the great idea! Posted: 11:46 am on December 29th

sewingcats writes: I plan to make catnip hearts for my 2 sweet cats, LuckyLu and Greycie! Afterall, they spend hours with me helping me sew...they are my little "sewingcats""! Posted: 8:16 pm on December 28th

kaytet writes: eiluj- i love the catnip idea! Posted: 3:44 pm on December 28th

sigridsoto writes: loving it Posted: 5:47 pm on December 27th

Eiluj writes: I love this idea - what a great way to use up fabric scraps and even left-over dried herbs from other projects. Thanks for sharing!

You could also fill them with catnip to give to cat-lovers as gifts. Posted: 2:15 pm on December 27th

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