Sachets are suitable sewing projects for beginners. Simple and easy to cut and sew, these can be completed in a weekend. They can be filled with herbs or potpourri.
Project Ideas for Sachets
Sachets are very versatile. These make great gifts any time of the year for people really appreciate homemade items. These show that you really care. Make some extra ones for gift baskets.
They’re also suitable for personal use. Hang sachets in closets, and store them in drawers and suitcases. In addition, decorative sachets can become an integral part of one’s home décor for either seasonal or year-round use.
If holiday fabrics are chosen for the sachets they can be displayed much like Christmas tree ornaments for the season. In some cases, the shape of the sachets can add a seasonal touch, such as an apple-shaped one made from red gingham for fall.
Sachets can be made in just about any shape and size. The most common is a plain drawstring bag or a simple square. However, that is just the beginning. Make it as elaborate as you like. Dress up sachets by decorating them with buttons, charms, beads, shells, trims, tassels, lace, and the like. Another option is to create fringe along the edges.
Heart-shaped sachets are very popular. Lace or other trim is often added for a decorative touch. When hanging the hearts, add a length of ribbon or lace.
Other shapes are suitable for sachets. Ideas include baskets, decorative fans, animals, and purses. Muslin dolls make great sachet and potpourri holders. For the dining table create small circular sachets to serve as napkin rings. Other ideas include pet sachets, scented eye pillows, and infant-themed sachets for the nursery.
Sew hot pads to fill with herbs and spices. When a hot dish is set on the sachet, this releases the wonderful fragrance. Using the same idea, an oven mitt or scented trivet can serve the same purpose.
For loose potpourri, consider sewing lovely fabric boxes and bowls. These add a decorative touch to any home décor.
Choosing Fabrics for Sachets
Many kinds of materials are suitable for sachets. Consider using scarves, linen napkins, tablecloths, and doilies. This project doesn’t take much fabric. Often, these can be made from scraps. For a classic look it is hard to beat linen. This looks beautiful and ages well. Heirloom hankies would also be a good choice for sachets.
So far as colors and prints are concerned, all sorts are suitable from solids, plaids, and checks to beautiful batiks. For very decorative sachets one can’t go wrong with nubby silks and velvets. Batiste and Battenberg lace are ideal choices.
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