Sweet Sachets
Seemingly
old-fashioned, as in something you’d find in a drawer at grandma’s house,
sachets can be both pretty and practical. They are aestetically pleasing
when made from lovely fabrics and filled with heavenly scents, but can
also serve to freshen linens, suitcases, and even keep insects away
from fabrics. Handmade sachets make lovely gifts for an overnight hostess,
bridesmaids, or just about any special friend who appreciates the love
that goes into making such an item.
Making Sachets
The following are instructions for one type of sachet – there
are many to choose from!
To make six small sachets, three of one color and three of another color
. . .
1/8 yard of two fabrics, preferably cotton or cotton blend
coordinating thread
1 yard of coordinating ribbon
6 small decorative flowers
hot glue gun with hot glue stick(s)
To fill:
lavender buds OR potpourri mixture
cornstarch OR soft batting (optional filler)
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1. From each piece of fabric, cut three rectangles – 2 1/2 by 8 1/2
inches.
2. Fold each in half, right sides together, and pin edges. Stitch along
side edges with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
3. Clip corners at an angle and turn right sides out. Press flat.
4. Fill halfway full with lavender or potpourri and filler (optional).
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5. Fold top edges inside 1/4 to 1/2 inch and pin. Stitch tops closed,
stitching close to edge.
6. Cut an 8 inch piece of ribbon for each sachet. Tightly tie ribbon
around each sachet, directly above filling.
7. Trim ribbon ends as desired.
8. Hot glue decorative flower to each sachet, placing at tied knot of
ribbon.
