How to Make a Scented Flower/Seed Pillow

Scented pillows are pleasant smelling, useful and fun to make! They can be used to freshen clothing draws, closets, even cars! You can also use them to help promote a restful sleep.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 clean old/new sock.
• 1/2 cup of dried flowers and/or seeds.
• Needle
• Thread

1. Take any dried flower petals and/or flower seeds of your choice such as: Lavender seeds, rose petals, mugwort. Measure 1/2 cup and put to the side.

2. Take a clean old/new sock and fill with your 1/2 cup of flower petals and/or seeds.

3. You may tie a knot at the end of the sock to close the pillow, or you can sew the sock close and cut off the extra material left over for a more clean look.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a pattern sock for a more trendy look.
• Use a cotton based sock such as Hanes.
• Mix and match different flowers and seeds for a blended scent.
• Not only can you use a sock but you could get bargain fabrics and make your own little pouches and seed pillows for all over the home. EBay has a wonderful fabric store with awesome prices! The link is in the resource section of this article.
• Amazon.com has a wonderful selection of seeds at great prices, I found them to be a wonderful place to shop. The link to seed products at Amazon.com is located in the resource section of this article.

Resources

• How to Relieve Stress in Your Personal Space
• How to Make Your Space a Personal Space
• Native American Fabrics Ebay Store
• Seeds on Amazon.com

[dianatudor]

on 8/26/2008 I have lots of socks I have intended to throw away. I do like crafting but I admit I never thought at making this. Great idea and great use of old socks. 5 deserved stars!

Now I have to think what scents I will use:D !

[3-Point]

on 7/18/2008 Very clever and functional to boot! Thanks *****

[sexychef]

on 7/18/2008 Great article! 5*

[mattlee]

on 7/17/2008 very crafty!

[Desula]

on 7/15/2008 Sounds like a cheery idea to keep those drawers and cars smelling clean.