I come from a place in France where lavender thrives. The harsh winters and hot summers are a perfect combination for the little raggedy bush (look beneath the pretty stems and flowers).
In September, when the flowering is over the plant dries up, one can pick up the stalks and leave them to dry in an open crate for a few months. Attics are perfect for this.
Once the stems and flowers are dry, detach the flower buds from the stems. It is the messy part of the job, but quite fun.
There are many different ways to make lavender bags and many uses to these. They can be like a pouch with a string, a sealed bag (below) or even in stuffed animals.
This time, as I was racking my brain for a sweet present to friends' wedding, I chose to make close pouches his & her, machine stitched hearts and a little loop so that if they're not used in a draw, they could be hung in a wardrobe.
The fabric was leftovers as well as the silky tape. The lavender comes from my mum's.
Presentation is key.
I did this one for a dear friend of mine's birthday and try to embellish it with a button. I'm not really sure if that one works actually. You're the judge.
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