lavender bag

With all the lavender

I was able to harvest,

I started working on some bags

for our clothes.

This little square is full of lavender,

protecting my dress

and smelling just so good!

Here is my technique:

first start with 4 squares, 3.5 x 3.5

sew a linen to a paisley, (twice)

with a 1/4 inch seam allowance

then stitch these 2 rectangles to one another

to make a 4-patch

press and iron everything flat.

Fold the square in half

and stitch the sides

Pinch the middle together

and pin matching the center.

Leave an opening, stitch across.

I always use 2 pins together to remind me to stop/start there.

Clip corners and turn right side out.

Press, insert lavender

and slip stitch the opening.

I used 2 strands of "coton perle" to make a loop.

and voila!

Here is another version,

with some appliques on the linen,

made by my Maman,

she used silk ribbon for the loop.

And here is more interesting version

with 3 connected squares

also made by my Maman.

The first 2 squares do not have the 4 patch.

The blue linen has some embroideries,

the other square is made of Liberty of London fabric.

The 4 patch square has also some embroideries

and a tassel.

The squares are stitched together at the corners

and 2 identical buttons are stitched over it,

making it beautiful on both sides.

Happy sewing!

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