- 1). Decide what size your sachet will be and what fabric you will use.
- 2). Choose a ribbon that coordinates with the fabric. A ribbon that is 1/4 inch wide or narrower works best. You'll need approximately 1/4 yard of ribbon for each sachet.
- 3). Make or purchase potpourri. Many different blends are readily available. Choose your favorite.
- 4
Use a yardstick or ruler to measure out a strip of fabric 10 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches. Cut out the strip. - 5
Fold in the raw short edges, toward the wrong side of the fabric, approximately 1/4 inch. - 6
Iron to hold the edges in place. Use a sewing machine to stitch turned-under edges into place. Repeat, turning the short edges in 1/4 inch more. - 7
Fold the fabric strip in half, right sides together. Stitch a seam on each side of the bag, 1/4 inch from the raw edges. - 8
Turn the bag right side out and fill it one-half to three-quarters full with potpourri. - 9
Tie the bag closed with ribbon. Avoid knotting the ribbon. These bags are made to be opened and refilled when necessary.
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