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Silentnight Wellbeing Lavender Scented Pillow – Soft Fluffy Aromatherapy Calming Pillow No Need for Lavender Pillow Spray – Providing Medium Support and Machine Washable, White

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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? 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. 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 Now you now only have a nice lavender eye pillow, but a cover as well. How to Use a Lavender 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.

This eye pillow has an optional cover that can be washed. The actual pillow itself is completely enclosed. You can use the same fabric for both or contrasting fabrics.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. Image by eppujensen Here are a number of good tutorials that explain (and demonstrate) how to make various types of lavender pillows: whole flaxseed – the oil in the flaxseed helps retain heat and is less likely to attract mold in comparison to certain grains like rice. the amount of dried lavender is flexible. It adds scent and so you want some in there, but no one will see it, so there is no visual balance needed. If you have a little more or a little less, that will work too.

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. 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.use a slightly larger seam allowance – like a 1/4 of an inch to make sure that the first seam is completely encased. Starting at the short end and using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, sew the short end, turn the corner and then sew the long end, leaving the last short end open. 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.

Other herbs or seeds may be mixed with lavender. Chamomile is an excellent choice and adds to the calming and relaxing power of lavender. Flaxseed is another common addition to pillows such as this since it gives the pillow a nice feel. 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. I like to press one of the short sides to help with the closing of the bag later. This is optional. This is a very easy cover – it’s basically a little bag to hold the eye pillow in. It is sewn in the same way – just not filled and with the one end hemmed and left open. The only crucial part is making it big enough so that you can get the pillow in and out easily, but then not too big.

Lavender & Camomile Aromatherapy Pillows

Sew a small (1/8 inch) seam allowance starting at one of the short ends, turning the corner and along the long end.

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. 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. 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.

fold the unfinished sides of the open end under and clip or pin if you wish. Remember how I pressed it earlier? It gave me creases to help with this part. You can also warm it slightly in the microwave – I’d start with a minute, to begin with, and see how warm it gets as different microwaves have different power wattages.

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