Back in Victorian England, lavender wasn’t just a garden staple—it was woven into beautiful wands and used to send secret, flowery messages. Talk about a romantic DIY! If you want to bring a bit of that vintage charm into your home, I’ve got you covered. With these simple tips, you can easily weave your own aromatic lavender wands.
How to Make Your Own Lavender Wand
By weaving fresh blooms and stems together, you create a sturdy “wand” that smells absolutely heavenly. These little beauties are perfect for tucking into a linen drawer, decorating your living room, or giving away as thoughtful, handmade gifts. And don’t worry—it’s not nearly as complicated as it looks! As long as your lavender is in bloom, you’ll have plenty of material to work with.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- A pair of clean garden shears
- Freshly cut lavender stems (with the flowers attached)
- Fabric ribbon
- Some twine or string
Timing is everything here. You want to harvest your lavender just as it’s starting to bloom, but before the flowers have fully opened. This ensures the buds stay put and the scent is at its peak. You definitely want to be able to smell that amazing fragrance while you work!
Step-by-Step: How to Weave Your Lavender
The golden rule for this project? Use freshly cut lavender stems. If you let them sit around and dry out, they’ll become brittle and snap right off when you try to bend them. Fresh stems are nice and flexible, which makes the weaving process a breeze.
How to weave lavender like a pro:
- Gather a small bunch of lavender stems and line up the flower heads so they’re even.
- Tie them together with a tight knot just below the flower spikes.
- Wrap your fabric ribbon over the twine to hide it.
- Leave one end of the ribbon short and keep the other end long (this is what you’ll weave with).
- Carefully fold the stems back over the flower heads, creating a sort of “cage” around the blossoms.
- Start weaving the long end of your ribbon in and out through the stems.
- Keep your weaving snug and even as you go.
- Continue weaving until you’ve covered the entire length of the flower spikes.
- Once you reach the bottom, tie a secure knot and finish it off with a pretty bow.