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How to… make No Sew Lavender Bags/ Pillows!

23 July 2010 53 Comments

Love the beautiful lavender around this time of year? Think it is a shame when it all goes to waste in a few weeks time? Don’t have the time (or inclination) to sew a lavender bag or little lavendar pillow? Look no further. No Sew Lavender Bags are here.

This is so ridiculously easy, that I am not even sure it is “worth writing a tutorial” about. If you have seen my no sew bunting or no sew apron, you will know what I am on about and hopefully agree with me.

Materials: What you will need is some pretty fabric scraps, wonderweb (or BondaWeb in the US?), dried lavender (cut fresh lavender, place in a paper bag and hang to dry), a hot iron & two tea towels (to protect the iron and ironing board).

Step 1) Cute out two squares, but “wrong” sides together – i.e. you will not be turning these inside out. Pretty side out pleased!

Step 2) Place strips of WonderWeb along 3 sides and iron hot until it is properly sealed. Turn round and iron reverse, just to make sure it is really bonded

Step 3) Fill with lavender

Step 4) Add fourth strip of WonderWeb and iron hot. The fourth strip is the trickiest, as you will not get the central and therefore hottest part of the iron on it, so make sure you really have melted the WonderWeb. If necessary, let cool and repeat

Step 5) Trim edges to neaten.

Variations:

For him: I used old shirts and jeans

For her: Iron on a piece of ribbon (using wonderweb)

For hanging: add a ribbon “loop” to one of the first 3 edges, so you can hang from a coat hanger (only thought of this AFTERWARDS)

ENJOY! And happy smelly drawers.

(PS make these now and use as fabulous stocking fillers near Christmas or surprise someone by sending one through the post!)

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jfb57 said:

This is such a great post! How simple! I love lavendar but because you only need little bags have always felt it too fiddly to bother! Brill!

# 23 July 2010 at 7:32 am

Michele said:

sweet and simple, and, aaaaaah, smells so good!

# 23 July 2010 at 10:12 am

Erin @ MakingMemories said:

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! Of course you can post my projects on here! And thanks for linking back to me! I would be honored. You have great ideas on your blog. I love it!

http://www.makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com

# 23 July 2010 at 2:28 pm

coloradolady said:

What a great idea!!

# 23 July 2010 at 6:23 pm

threeundertwo said:

Another great idea! I have several kinds of lavender in my front yard right now, you’re inspiring me to get out there and keep them. I love that smell. Thanks for linking up to Finished for Friday.

# 23 July 2010 at 8:20 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Oh yes you must I am tempted to knock on one of my unknown neighbours doors and ask for some of theirs (in return for some little bags)

# 24 July 2010 at 10:14 am

ale balanzario said:

Great idea, good tutotial, perfect gift for a special person.

# 24 July 2010 at 1:40 pm

Natasha said:

This is a great idea and one project that even I could handle-thanks for posting it!

Best wishes,
Natasha.

# 25 July 2010 at 10:32 am

Chari said:

Hello…

Don’t you just love the “no sew” method of things? Hehe! This is truly a quick and easy project but with a fabulous outcome! I love little lavender sachets! I looked for lavender at our local nursery this year…to no avail! Of course, I live in the “sticks”…and we don’t always have a wide variety of options when it comes to plants and flowers. Maybe next year! Thanks so much for sharing this great project with us for Sunday Favorites today…great post, my friend!

Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design

# 25 July 2010 at 4:52 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Oh what a shame… but if you are lucky enough to a have a neighbour nearby with lavender…. Thank you for hosting fab link up party! X

# 25 July 2010 at 5:35 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Oh yes, have a go!! Only tricky bit is that 4th edge!!

# 25 July 2010 at 5:36 pm

Miss Bloomers said:

Great idea…I must make these for gifts…want a great idea! Thanks for sharing,

Miss Bloomers

# 25 July 2010 at 7:29 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

They are gorgeous sent through the post!!!!!

# 25 July 2010 at 7:40 pm

Beeutiful by Design said:

What a great idea! I love smelly drawers- oh – you know what I mean Jennifer

# 26 July 2010 at 10:25 am

Happier Than A Pig in Mud said:

A cute fast project, very nice!

# 26 July 2010 at 10:49 am

Dee said:

I have a ton of lavender in my front garden right now, and it is just starting to turn a little brown so this is perfect! No sew is right up my alley!!

# 26 July 2010 at 3:51 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Oh perfect! I can smell it all already!! Lovely!

# 26 July 2010 at 4:40 pm

Nestygirl said:

What a cute idea! I love lavender, it’s smells so pretty and clean!

I’m visiting from I Made the World Cuter Monday. Have a great day!

# 26 July 2010 at 5:19 pm

Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple said:

So fun, I love that it is no sew too!

# 27 July 2010 at 12:34 am

J. Hill said:

Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

# 27 July 2010 at 1:00 am

Pati @ A Crafty Escape said:

What a neat idea!

# 27 July 2010 at 11:57 am

Clarissa Emily said:

Wonderful! I used to put lavender sachets under my son’s pillow to help him sleep. I LOVE lavender! Thanks~ Clarissa (I found you on Anything Related!)

# 27 July 2010 at 5:59 pm

MessyMissy said:

Ok, I’ve gotta try this Woder Web stuff. And, I absolutely adore lavender. I fill my house with the smell. It is so calming.

# 28 July 2010 at 2:04 am

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Oh you must, it really is brilliant – especially for No Sew Bunting!!

# 28 July 2010 at 7:42 am

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Yes, I was thinking of putting it in my children’s bed. Lavender is so calming! Will have to make some more! Enjoy making some!!

# 28 July 2010 at 7:42 am

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Thank you!

# 28 July 2010 at 7:44 am

Red Ted Art (author) said:

The No Sew is the best bit….

# 28 July 2010 at 7:44 am

Bethany @ The Paper Pony said:

What a great idea. I love the smell of lavender and it’s such a great kids craft idea! Of course you should post it!

# 28 July 2010 at 12:37 pm

All Thingz Related said:

We appreciate you joining us this week at Anything Related!
{Rebekah}

# 29 July 2010 at 1:40 pm

ldyjarhead said:

I don’t sew, but even I could make these in a jiffy. What a cute idea!

# 29 July 2010 at 11:30 pm

Audra said:

Awesome! I sew everything but I might just have to try wonderweb, just to mix things up a bit
This would be a great gift for my mom! Thanks for socializing with me Monday til Sunday.

# 2 August 2010 at 3:55 am

Its Sew Stinkin Cute said:

Ok, so I totally need to pull some of that out and fix my pants, that is a really neat thing to do and the stocking stuffer idea is great! Thank you for linking to It’s Stinkin’ Cute Craft Thursday!

# 4 August 2010 at 6:26 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

…and if you can’t fix your pants, you can use the fabric to make some lavender bags!

# 4 August 2010 at 8:43 pm

10 Uses For Lavender Around The Home : Diary of a First Child said:

[...] your linen closet – just remember to replace the cotton balls from time to time. These no sew lavender bags work really well [...]

# 18 September 2010 at 7:39 am

Nova said:

Brilliant! I like the no sewing involved. Just paid a fortune for some….damn it! Must look out for lavender because we don’t have any in the garden.

# 30 September 2010 at 9:07 pm

Junker Newbie Stephanie said:

Just an easy and wonderful idea! I actually purchased some dried lavender and have some left from a project. woohoo!

# 22 May 2011 at 6:27 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Perfect!

# 23 May 2011 at 8:05 am

ShannonSews said:

I love lavender – perfect way to capture and save that lovely scent!

# 23 May 2011 at 6:53 pm

angie said:

love it how simple and cute perfect craft for me

# 24 May 2011 at 12:39 am

Bernadette - Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas said:

I can just smell this now! I am not into sewing so this is such a great idea for me!

Thank you for linking up another fab idea to the Sunday Showcase – hope to see more at tomorrow night’s linky party!

Bernadette
http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspo

# 27 May 2011 at 11:07 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

See you there

I have to say, I am slowly becoming a sewing convert!

# 28 May 2011 at 6:31 am

Gathered and Sown said:

I just planted some lavender bushes in my front yard…can’t wait to make some of these! Thanks!

# 23 July 2011 at 6:06 pm

Maggie said:

This is perfect for drawers…
I’m inviting you to add this to our linking party at
http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/07/american-pickers-with-linking-party.html
Have a great week,
Maggie

# 26 July 2011 at 7:33 am

Crystal Jigsaw said:

As someone who can’t even sew a button on but loves the aroma of lavender, this is a fabulous idea. Thanks for the tutorial. I think even I will be able to manage this one!

CJ xx

# 27 July 2011 at 6:28 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Hooray!! Have fun and I did like making these.. having said that, I have since become a sewing convert…

# 27 July 2011 at 6:33 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

(Maggie – thanks for the link up invite.. have joined!)

# 27 July 2011 at 6:34 pm

Marianne said:

Oh, my, how perfectly easy and delightful, Maggy!! WonderWeb strips! – Oh, my goodness, I’ll have to get that! Amazing – COL (chuckle out loud)..What a wonderful idea. Thanks for the tutorial.

Have a glorious day,
Marianne

# 28 July 2011 at 4:14 pm

Kassandra @ Coffee and their Kisses said:

Hello! I’m Kassandra @ Coffee and their Kisses. I featured this here at my blog. I hope you’ll stop by and grab a featured button. Thank you for sharing this with us!

# 30 July 2011 at 5:46 pm

Rebecca English said:

Going to have to give this a go. We’ve had a bumper crop of lavender…

http://1978rebecca.blogspot.com/2011/07/silent-sunday_30.html

# 31 July 2011 at 6:23 pm

Amanda said:

Hi Maggy! I just wanted to tell you about my newest blog

It’s called Fun Family Crafts, and it’s a library of craft tutorials geared at kids of all ages. I would love it if you’d stop by and submit this to be featured! (I link to you, I don’t post your tutorial on the site) Feel free to submit as many kid friendly craft tutorials as you like! http://funfamilycrafts.com/

# 2 August 2011 at 12:32 pm