DIY Tutorial :: Sachets

Just realized this has been sitting in my drafts since... ummm... January. whoooooops.

Here's another super simple tutorial! 

Wait a minute.  Do you notice that I always say that? Well it's cause every time I do difficult projects, by the time I'm done with them I'm too pooped to blog about them and write up a whole tutorial! And also when they're more difficult, I almost *always* forget to take pictures. Especially before and after pictures. Phooey. haha

 I guess it's good news for you though cause you'll always get pretty easy tutorials out of me:)

Materials: 4x4 fabric squares in sets of 2 | sewing machine | lavender or other scented filler

{I used flat cotton batting in mine to stretch my supply of lavender and still fill the pillows. If you want to do the same- watch for the special notes about that}

1) If you haven't already-- cut your fabric into 4x4 squares


2) In sets of two, lay all of your fabric squares, right sides facing each other & pin all four sides. {**If you're using cotton batting/stuffing, only pin 3 sides}

3) Stitch *ONLY THREE* of the sides all the way shut, then stitch the FOURTH side 1/2 - 3/4 of the way shut. Repeat on each set of squares. {**Again, if you're using cotton batting/stuffing, only stitch those first 3 sides closed. Leave the fourth completely open}

4) Now turn all of the stitched squares right side out-- a pencil is helpful to poke those corners out.

5) Fill with lavender.  {**if using cotton batting/stuffing, insert that first and then add the other filler}


6) Fold the open edges of your square inward, pin if needed, and then stitch shut.

Now bundle together in sets if you wish and tie with a strip of fabric or ribbon. These make super sweet and thoughtful gifts! Stash in a drawer, car, suitcase-- you name it! I also sleep with mine at times when I have headaches. The Lavender has excellent healing properties.