How to Make Pleasant Dreams Pillow Sachets

If you're looking for a way to get a more restful sleep, try making one of these herbal pillow sachets filled with soothing, relaxing herbs. These are great tied to a gift for a bridal shower, Mother's day, or Valentine's day.

Things You'll Need

• 6-inch by 6-inch piece of netting material
• 6-inch by 6-inch piece of muslin
• 12-inch piece of ribbon
• 2 to 3 tbsp. dried herbs (chamomile, lavender or rose)
• Essential oils
• Hot glue gun
• Small artificial flower
• Paper towel

Instructions

1. Place the piece of netting on the table.

2. Lay the piece of muslin on top of the netting.

3. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the dried herbs you wish to use in the middle of the muslin.

4. Fold up together the corners of both the muslin and netting enclosing the herbs inside.

5. Wrap the ribbon around the gathered material and tie it into a bow to hold it together.

6. Pull up the loose ends of the ribbon and hot glue the ends together to form a loop. Let this dry.

7. Glue the small artificial flower to cover the edges of the ribbon. Let this dry.

8. Gently squeeze the sachet to release the scent of the herbs.

9. Hang the sachet over the bedpost or place it under the bed pillow.

Tips & Warnings

• Mix a couple different herbs such as chamomile and lavender.

• Add drops of essential oil to the dried herbs before enclosing in the material.

• Squeeze the sachet periodically to release the herbal scents.