A sachet is a small, usually decorative, bag filled with aromatic ingredients. The contents of a sachet can scent the air, depending on its contents. Sachets are used as a decorative addition to a table, in a bathroom or in a lingerie drawer. Here's how to make a simple one and you can elaborate in your own style as you go.
Steps
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- Think through what size and shape the sachet will be. The easiest, by far, is a simple square or rectangle, but with patience and imagination, nearly any shape can be made.
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- Turn the "right" sides out.
- Add the pleasantly smelling stuffing. See below for stuffing ideas.
- Slip stitch the opening closed.
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Place the sachet where desired and enjoy!
Tips
- Handle edged tools with care.
- Put the ingredients in an old, but clean, pantyhose first to make sewing easier.
- This can be sewn by hand or by machine.
- Good things to stuff your sachet with include:
- Lavender buds (dried)
- Wood shavings (cedar is great)
- Soap shavings (perfect for tossing in the washing, while a lavender stuffed one is perfect for the dryer!)
- Potpourri
- Scent impregnated stuffing material (probably needs new scent after a time)
- Dried herbs
- Spices (make sure the fabric does not allow for the spices to leak through)
- A combination of lavender and dried hops makes a good night time pillow to improve sleep.
Things You'll Need
- Fabric scraps
- Sewing machine
- Potpourri or other pleasant smelling stuffing material - see "Tips" for more ideas