Easy DIY Lavender Sachets with Custom Tags

Make these easy and fragrant DIY lavender sachets as a gift for someone special, or for yourself! Included are shopping sources, detailed instructions, and a custom tag. 

Lavender.
Just saying the word brings a sense of calm. It’s my favorite scent in the world, and today I’m sharing a very simple craft that makes a thoughtful gift for someone special or a lovely treat for yourself. These homemade lavender sachets took less than 20 minutes to put together once I had all the supplies ready. The best part was that the calming scent of lavender filled the room while I worked. At the end of the post, you’ll also find a set of printable tags to add a personalized touch to your sachets.

Supplies Needed

• lavender buds 16 oz. package
• 5 x 7 organza drawstring bags (muslin bags can also be used)
• lavender essential oil
• Custom Tags: fill out the form at the end of the post!

Instructions

• Place the lavender buds in some sort of bin or bowl with high sides. I use a plastic bin. The lavender has a tendency to fly away, and a bin helps to keep it contained.
• Using a half cup dry measuring vessel, add 1 1/2 cups (3 scoops) of lavender buds to each bag.
• Add two or three drops of lavender essential oil to the lavender buds. Gently bounce the bag to mix the oil into the buds.
• Draw the strings on the bag to close it tightly.
• Attach the custom tag, if desired.

Sewing Project

If you have a sewing machine, you can use pieces of fabric to make your own bags. Just use scissors to cut out squares of fabric, sew two squares with right sides together, and tie twine, ribbons, or lace to close them at the top. They will have a rustic appearance, and it’s a great way to use up scrap fabric.

How much lavender do you need?

Of course, this depends on how many sachets you want to make. It takes about 1 1/2 cups of lavender buds to fill one 5 x 7 inch sachet bag. The weight of lavender can vary, but a good rule of thumb is that 16 ounces of lavender equals approximately 14 cups. So if you purchase 16 ounces of lavender, you should be able to get 8 or 9 sachets. You want to make sure you have enough lavender, so it’s always a good idea to get extra. Because in my opinion, you can never have too much! 

Lavender Essential Oil

My favorite essential oil brand is Rocky Mountain Oils. It’s wonderful, and reasonably priced. However, for crafts, it’s perfectly fine to use a less expensive brand of essential oil, like Plant Therapy. Plant Therapy is still pure, but it’s packaged in 10 ml bottles instead of the normal 15 ml. I would not hesitate to use Plant Therapy essential oil topically, or in other ways.