How to Make Potpourri Satchets

Put these in your drawers to add a fresh scent to your dresser drawers and clothes. Research on the Internet for complimentary scents that fit you and your personality.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Breathable fabric that the pattern of your choice
• Handful or your favorite fragrant herbs and dried flowers, uncrushed
• Essential oils, for extra scent (optional)
• Needle and thread

1. Cut the fabric into 4-inch x 4-inch squares. Carefully sew the bottoms and sides shut, leaving one side open.

2. If you are using essential oils, using a separate bowl, mix in a couple of drops into the dried herbs and flowers.

3. Fill the sewn pouches with the flower and herb mixture. Sew the bag shut. Put finished sachet in your drawer and let it do its work.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also buy pre-mixed potpourri that you can fill your satchels with from places like Yankee Candle, Bed Bath & Beyond, or Gracious Home.

Resources

• A World Of Plenty. All Of Your Potpourri And Aromatherapy Needs
• Spirit Scents. Yet Another Site To Find Herbs &

[Pixie1976]

on 7/10/2008 I love doing stuff with potpourri.

[favefive]

on 12/10/2007 Cute...thanks!