Herbal pillows are form of aromatherapy that is used to relieve headaches and promote sleep and rest. It is easy to create a restorative and calming herbal pillows, you can do this by combining fried herbs. Herbal pillows can be placed under the head or sustained nearby in the bedroom. It can also be used to scent a room by hanging them. The requirements in creating an herbal pillows are a collection of fabric remnants, quality dried herbs and of course sewing skills. On the other hand lavender herbal pillows are related with calming and peacefulness. Herbal lavender pillows helps in bringing back sweet and relaxing dreams. The following are the basic ways on how to create an innovative and relaxing herbal pillows and herbal lavender pillows. Steps in Creating Herbal Pillows The first step in creating herbal pillows is to choose the right herbs.
You will need a variety of high quality dried herbs. Some of the quality herbs are rosemary, lilac, lavender, sage, thyme, mint, lemon balm, peppermint, rose petals, clove and marjoram. In order to promote sleep, try combining these different types of herbs. Next step, if dried herbs are not already in powder form, you will have to to grind them in a food processor. Combine together the herbs you have selected. Another step is applying an adhesive to the herb mixture such as orrisroot or a spray of isopropyl alcohol. Let it dry if using alcohol. The adhesive will help the herbs keep their scent. After that, sew a pillow case for the herbs from strong cotton. Sew three sides, leaving the fourth open. Put herb mixture inside and repair the remaining side. You may necessitate stitching double seams to make sure the contents don't spread out.
And the last step in creating herbal pillows is to create an outer pillow case of lace, velvet, embroidered fabric, upholstery fabric or any other ornamental fabric. You may want to stitch a loop of ribbon on one side if you want to hang your pillow. Steps in Creating Herbal Lavender Pillows The first step in creating herbal lavender pillows is to collect all the required materials. To make your herbal lavender pillows, you will need Cotton or other stuffing materials, dried lavender, fabric in pattern of choice, scissors, thread and needle. Next step is to assemble the pillow. Put the fabric with the right sides jointly. Pattern the shape you would like your pillow to be, it can be in a round, circle or whatever shape you wish to have. Attach the material collectively, and stitch most of the way around the edges. Make sure to leave a gap where you can stuff the pillow. And the last step is to turn the material right side out, and introduce or put in the cotton or polyfill inside. Put in a handful of dried lavender, and sew the opening closed.
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