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Default Make Sachets With Potpourri And Essential Oils

Do you have potpourri and essential oils coming out your ears? If so,
you may want to consider using them to make simple sachets as gifts.
Sachets are great for tucking into bureau drawers to make your
clothing smell wonderful and also can be used in closets.

To make a sachet, you will need muslin, ribbon, and some potpourri.
Cut a four inch by eight inch piece of muslin. Fold it in half with
the right sides together so that you make a four inch by four inch
piece. Sew the two side edges and turn the muslin sack right side
out.

Next, fill the sack two thirds of the way with your potpourri. Add a
few drops of your favorite essential oils. Then, gather the top edges
of your sack and tie them off with the ribbon. If you will be giving
the sachets to people who will be hanging them in closets, make a
hanging loop in the ribbon. Otherwise, make a pretty bow. Add
decorative elements such as fabric flowers, buttons, or bits of lace
to dress up your sachets.

If you want to make the sachets a bit fancier, you can use decorative
cotton fabrics or even lace to make your sacks instead of using simple
muslin.

For a fun variation on the sachet, make scented kitchen hot pads as
gifts. You can use store bought hot pads or make your own. If you use
store bought hot pads, open a few inches on one seam and add a few
drops of essential oil or herbs and spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
Then, sew the seam back up. When a hot plate of food or a cup of tea
sits on the hot pad, the

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