How to Make a Car Sachet

Dad will dig this good-smelling and thoughtful gift for his car.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ironing Boards
• Irons
• Needles
• Potpourri
• Sewing Machine
• Threads
• Coffee Beans
• Scissors
• Scissors
• Elastic
• Rulers

1. Cut a piece of thin fabric into a 12-inch-by-9-inch rectangle.

2. Fold the long side of the fabric in half so that the printed sides are facing each other. This should make a 6-inch-by-9-inch "pocket."

3. Sew one short side and the long side closed, leaving the last short side open.

4. Fold the edges of the open side down and iron them so that they'll stay in place.

5. Turn the bag right side out.

6. Fill the bag with potpourri or coffee beans.

7. Add a hanger by stitching a loop of elastic to a corner.

8. Stitch the sachet closed by hand.

Tips & Warnings

• Put the bag under a seat or on the floor.
• Set it in the sun to "recharge" it.
• Be careful not to use oily potpourri, which can leak through the bag and onto your carpet or upholstery.

on 11/22/2005 Instead of hand stitching the sachet after you fill it, use sticky back velcro. That way you can refill it with different potpourri for a change and not have to rip out stitches or throw it away.

on 11/22/2005 I bought some remnants and made a couple dozen to use as stocking stuffers and small gifts to enclose in a card. I'll fill them right before giving them. They also make a nice item for the church bazaar. Almost anyone with a car can use one.