How to make a sachet for a closet with your own hands
Do you want all your clothes to smell nice, but don't like adding a lot of chemicals when washing? There is a way out - these are flavored products. By using sachets in your closet, you can achieve a good aroma from everything that is in the closet. The difference is that these are not chemicals and various additives, but the most natural products, or rather herbs. A small pillow placed in a cabinet will add fragrance to every item. You can make such a pillow yourself. And just about how and what to make pads from in this article. And also a couple of tips regarding the filler.
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What are the sachets in the closet for?
This product was originally invented by the Indians. But for them it was something like a cheat sheet. If a good event happened at home, then the thing that connected this event was placed in a bag. Then they simply inhaled the aroma of this thing and it helped to remember the happy moments of life. There was a time when the sachet was just a talisman. Now this is not something so mythical and incomprehensible, but an ordinary flavoring. A special device that makes things in the closet scented. Bed linen can be filled with such wonderful aromas that will give you a good and sound sleep.An equally important reason why such a flavor still exists is protection from insects.
What materials are suitable for making sachets?
You can create a beautiful sachet, but you need to know a few conditions for a good material - high throughput. The fabric must breathe well, otherwise the aroma will remain in the bag, and all the herbs that are there will simply deteriorate. It is better to choose linen or cotton fabrics.
What fillers are suitable?
The fillings for the pillow will be very diverse: oregano, lavender, currant leaves, mint, orange peels, rose petals, clove stars, and cinnamon sticks. There are very interesting scents that you can buy in the store - this is the smell of the sea.
Worthy aromas are compositions. With them you can choose a filler to increase your own vitality, to lift your spirit and mood.
- A very common composition is one that contains one or more parts of lavender.
- The romantic scent consists of a special composition and you can easily create it yourself or purchase a ready-made version.
- For children's clothes, it is better to use sachets containing the following aromas that have a calming effect, these can be different herbs.
- Melissa will help you calm down. But the notes of citrus help to cheer up better.
Options for making sachets for the closet
In the closet it is better to use sachets in the form of cushions; they can be hanging or without loops. Sachets in bags work well. Designer and very fun work. There are no restrictions regarding the appearance, but with fragrances you need to be more precise.If the closet is full of bed linen, then you should not use citrus scents, it will take your sleep away.
DIY sachet for your closet
Two models of sachets for the closet that you can make yourself. A very important moment is filling and decorating the part. For each model there is a good step-by-step description. We look and choose the shape and filling to your taste. Now every item in your closet will become even nicer.
Sachets for a closet in the form of pillows step by step
Pads with filling for the closet. This model is the simplest, but the work can be complicated with embroidery or decoration with beads and beads.
To work you will need:
- cotton fabric with floral print;
- threads and needles;
- filler for sachet.
Stage: pattern
For the pillow you need to make 4 pattern squares. An ideally shaped sachet will be no larger than the palm of your hand. Therefore, the dimensions of the pad can be made approximately 10 by 10 cm.
Stage: stitching
Sew two squares on three sides. Fill the inner pad with filling and sew the side of the square with a hidden seam. Place in another pad and sew the same seam.
Stage: decoration
Decorating a sachet is the most important and favorite thing a master does. This pillow is decorated with a thread bow. You can make interesting embroidery.
Heart-shaped pillows decorated with lace, bows and buttons look elegant. You can simply put these in a saucer and make a composition on a cabinet shelf.
How to make sachets in the form of bags with your own hands
These bags used to be a symbol of wealth and should have been in every home. Nowadays, it is rare for anyone to have such a symbol in their home to attract money, but maybe for a pleasant aroma.
To work you will need:
- cotton fabric with an interesting print;
- lace;
- satin ribbon;
- threads and needles;
- filler for sachet.
Stage: pattern
For the pattern, you need to cut out a square with sides of 20 cm. Separately, you need to make a pattern of a smaller square with sides of 10 cm. This is necessary for the pad inside the bag, so the filling will not crumble.
Stage: stitching
Stitch three sides of the small pad and fill the contents with sachet filling. Sew the fourth side of this pad using a hidden seam. Next, sew the lace to one side of the large square. Next, fold this square in half and make a seam along the long side.
Stage: assembly
Place a small pillow with filling in the bag and tie it with a knot of satin ribbon. So the lovely and very fragrant bag is ready. Additionally, you can sew on loops and hang it on hangers in the closet.
General recommendations for using cabinet sachets
Each item must have its own fillers. Children should not use citrus fruits; they need soothing aromas. Bed linens will also require their soothing scent or freshness. As for design, the design idea cannot be limited in any way.
