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DIY Lavender Sachets for Sweet-Smelling Sock Drawers
Plus, they're heatable and freezable to soothe weary backs and necks.
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16 Comments
caz M.
May 22, 2021
Being country raised, we tended to make a lot of these............. it was a simple way for country mums/moms to teach the basics of sewing techniques and how to while away the hours on a rainy day. As our confidence grew we would add embroidery or homemade lacework. Smocking on gingham and unwanted quilting samplers added to the mix and raised much-needed dollars at local fund-raisers. Old handkerchiefs and dressmaking off-cots were upcycled long before we knew the meaning of the word.............. Today I still suspend a bag above an open (covered) porch doorway that swings in the breeze, wafting it's heady scent for visitors and as a reminder to lanky folk to duck their heads............... :-)
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September 6, 2022
I remember my mum doing many tasks that saved money, made out school clothes the same as u could buy cheaper. With patterns. Also no waste either. The best was me now being 45 yrs old still having a bear that has fabric from childhood on it. I now need to relearn sewing skills as I got sick and did a nice little number on my memory. So it’s nice to read these wonderful comments.
NancyFromKona
November 28, 2016
I ran across a related and clever alternative use for lavender: take a scrunchi hair tie and stuff the lavender inside. I wear it to bed and my husband says I smell great and it helps him sleep.
Mary P.
May 26, 2015
I make the lavender sachets using my deceased mothers old hankies.
I give them to family members. Not only do they smell nice, they
also have a special meaning.
I give them to family members. Not only do they smell nice, they
also have a special meaning.
Patricia L.
May 23, 2015
Can you use something other than rice?
Niknud
September 16, 2016
I make knitted lavender sachets and I used beans instead of rice - gives them a bit more heft....
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