similar to the eye pillow, press and turn under the ends of the short end twice, to help create creases for when you hem it later. While you can do it later after it’s been sewn, I find it much easier to do that now. Image by eppujensen Here are a number of good tutorials that explain (and demonstrate) how to make various types of lavender pillows:

You are not limited to lavender. Other essential oils that would work as well include Bergamot, Clary Sage and Chamomile. These also complement lavender quite well, so you could use a combination. Supplies Needed My sewing skills are fairly limited. I can sew a straight line (almost) and that's about it. But, I could make a lavender pillow! And it didn't take long either. For me, a cover is important as that is the piece that you can wash. To be honest, I’m not exactly sure how or if you can wash the actual eye pillow. Having a separate cover is an easy solution. Note that the amount of filler is quite flexible. Mine is reasonably full and has good weight. You may wish to make yours a little less full. It all depends on your preferences.The addition of lavender essential oil has numerous benefits. In addition to its lovely scent, lavender is known to help ease tension and promote a good night’s sleep. Sometimes lavender pillows are used as eye-pillows and are created to be placed across the eyes and forehead to aid in rest and relaxation. Others are made as a sort of sachet and used to keep drawers of clothing smelling fresh. Because my skills are so limited, I didn't think it wise for me to write up a sewing tutorial. I'm sure I'd get all the terms wrong and it would be very confusing. So, today I am going to share a few tutorials others have created, including a simple video that shows how to create a small, hand-sewn lavender pillow that you can make with your kids. Infused with the calming scents of lavender or camomile, Homescapes aromatherapy pillows are ideal for those who suffer with stress, anxiety or insomnia. A comforting pillow designed with stress-relief and relaxation in mind, these aromatherapy pillows are available with super Microfibre or goose feather filling. Encased within 100% cotton these anti dust mite and hypoallergenic pillows are ideal for all sleepers and allergy sufferers. I grow a lot of lavender in my yard. It’s easy and doesn’t require a lot of care, which is the kind of gardening I like! I harvest and dry the lavender a couple of times a year and so I am always looking for projects to come up with lavender.

Sew a slightly larger seam allowance (1/4 inch) along the same path, ensuring that your first seam is fully enclosed in this seam allowance. Now you now only have a nice lavender eye pillow, but a cover as well. How to Use a Lavender Eye Pillow Sew starting at the short end and then turning the corner to do the long end using a small seam allowance – like 1/8 of an inch. fabric – you want something soft and natural as it goes on your eyes. So tightly woven cotton or linen would be preferable. A friend of mine asked me for a lavender eye pillow and I knew that this would be another great project to use up my dried lavender. Previously I made flax seed hand warmers. I knew that I just had to modify that pattern to make an eye pillow. What is an Eye Pillow?start with 3-5 drops of essential oils. As it is near your nose, you may not want it to be too strong. Always err on the side of less if unsure – you can always add more later.