Make Powder Sachets

Sachets have been used for hundreds of years to help things in our home smell better. They can be used in dresser drawers, clothes closets, and anywhere you want to smell fresh and clean. Some sachets contain dry potpourri. However, there may be a time and place where a flower and herb mixture is too bulky. Here are some instructions to help you make powder sachets, which can be used when something a bit smaller is required.

To make a powder sachet, you will need eighteen inches of pretty, decorated ribbon that is about 2 inches wide. You will also need eighteen inches of narrow ribbon to tie the top. Fold the wide ribbon in half. The right side should be out. The right side of the ribbon is that which is decorated and brighter in color. It should be fairly easy to tell the difference.

Next, you need to stitch the two long sides together as close to the edge as possible. Make sure the seam is tight and the sides are sealed. Snip the edges of the open end with pinking shears to help keep raveling to a minimum. Pack the ribbon bag tightly with Powder Sachet mixture. The bag should be about two-thirds full. Tie the top of the bag closed with the narrow ribbon. Make a double knot and then a bow.

To make the Powder Sachet you will need four ounces of cornstarch or unscented talcum powder and 10 drops of your favorite essential oil. The oil should be rich and floral, such as tuberose, magnolia, hyacinth, or jasmine. Mix the two ingredients together thoroughly. Try to be sure there are no clumps. This recipe should make enough Powder Sachet mixture to fill up to two sachets, depending on the size of the ribbon bag.

These Powder Sachets can be used anywhere you wish to bring a lovely, fresh scent. A wonderful place to use them is in a linen closet. Place the ribbon sachet bags in the folds of sheets, pillowcases, and table cloths. When removed from the closet, the linens will emit a lovely scent.

Your Powder Sachets may have to be refreshed from time to time. It will depend on where they are used. Sachets in a closed drawer will last longer than those tied to a hanger in a large closet. The more air the sachet is exposed to, the faster it will fade. Try gently squeezing the sachet to crush the ingredients. This will release more of the natural oils. When this does not work, simply until the bag and empty the contents into a bowl. You can then add more scented oil to the mixture and return to the bag. If you keep refreshing the ribbon bags in this manner, your sachets can last for many years.

There is nothing better than pulling a set of sheets out of a linen closet and smelling the lovely scent of flowers. Hopefully, these instructions will help you make all the Powder Sachets you desire to use in your home or give as gifts.