46 Ideas for Homemade Sachet Bags and Scented Fillings

I didn't realize there were so many fillings you could make for sachet bags! You can use lavender, rice and essential oil, Epsom salts, potpourri, soda, and my favorite discovery, Downy beads. I've included a few ways to put the sachet bags together, both sew and no-sew. I hope you enjoy this aroma-filled list of ideas!

Learn how to make the sachets shown above at Laura Ashley.

Aren't these simple yet whimsically sweet? You'll find a list of supplies needed to make inexpensive no-sew sachets at The Coupon Challenge.

It's really very easy to make these pyramid bags, so don't be afraid to give it a try. You can customize the fabric you use to make them perfect for any occasion.

These adorable sachets can be tucked into a diaper bag or hung near the changing table. They're filled with a deodorizing soda to keep these areas smelling sweet.

You might ask, "Where would I use a sachet made with an envelope?" Well, I'd like to suggest the following places and occasions:

• Luggage
• Office desk drawers
• Favors for weddings or showers

Learn how to cut and dry lilac blossoms to use in lilac sachets. The scent is said to produce a calming effect that reduces anxiety and encourages relaxation.

There is actually an unscented sachet base you can purchase to mix your own filling.

The Miracle of Essential Oils shares a recipe for an essential oil sachet. You can use it to scent dried herbs, flowers, and peels.

Whether making this lovely sachet to give as a Valentine's Day gift or to use yourself, this purse-like sachet with the X's and O's is a real winner.

Essential oils and cotton balls make this a simple sachet to make.

The scraps of different fabrics in this patchwork heart sachet proves that there really is a good reason to hang onto all those little fabric scraps!

Think about the gifts you would give to a mother, grandmother, teen girl, babysitter, teacher, or friend. Any of them would love to receive a vintage doily sachet. If you don't have old doilies, buy them inexpensively from a dollar store and dye them with tea to age them.

If you want to make a really personal gift, consider making an Instagram sachet.

If you love mixing your own sachet filler and also enjoy using different herbs and essential oils, you'll love this minty blend.

The typewriter-themed fabric is just one of many to chose from. To make this cedar-chip sachet as a Valentine's Day gift for a special guy, consider his interests when choosing the fabric.

One of the best things about using t-shirt fabric is that it doesn't unravel. This makes it a great choice to use in no-sew projects like this sachet. This is a nice craft to recycle t-shirts.

It won't take much convincing for kids to color on fabric, especially if they know the drawing will be part of a sachet gift for their mom.

It's easy to see why these fabric sachets would be a perfect gift for a new bride or graduate. They are so pretty and dainty looking—they'll also smell fantastic!

I don't know a lot of gals that still use handkerchiefs—I guess we'd rather use Kleenex and not have to wash anything. That means if you want to make these very pretty sachets, you'll likely have to purchase the hankies. Think dollar stores or garage sales.

These elegant lavender-scented sachets would be perfect as stocking stuffers or ornaments during the holidays.

I think this luggage-style sachet bag would be a great gift for any traveler.

All you really need to make these sachets is a nice stamp and an ink pad. Since you won't be washing the bag, there's no need to use permanent ink. Learn how to make this at Design Sponge.

I adore the different combinations you can use to put this project together. This very pretty sachet craft is found at Flamingo Toes.

I'm sure you'll love this natural herbal blend. It has cedar, orange peel, fir, and other wonderful scents.

Sweet Living shows how to make this rose-scented sachet. I love how playful it looks with the flower shape.

You'll love giving these lavender sachets as party favors, especially with the pretty little lavender tags. The tag printable is also included at Insightful Nana.

You'll find how to make this panda drawer sachet at Sew Tara.

The Homemade Experiment lays out the (foot)steps to eliminate stinky shoes in your home. It's an easy fix when you make deodorizing sachets to stuff inside them!

With just a few embroidery stitches, you can make a lovely floral sachet.

Find recipes for making different sachet fillings at the A World of Plenty!

Think outside the box and make round bags for your sachets! You can cut them out with scissors, but Red-Handled Scissors uses a product that cuts the circles.

Combining seashells and aroma beads makes for a very pretty bridal shower sachet. It's a great DIY bridal project that can save you money.

This sachet project is a great way to use up the end pieces of soap bars. It's also a convenient way to use empty pill bottles.

These bunny sachets aren't just the cutest things ever, they're also quite functional!

Everything Lavender shares everything you need to know to dry your own lavender.

You'll be surprised at all the ways you can use sachets. Have you thought of all of these uses before?

In this project, pretty fabric is used to make the tea bags. I know I've smelled some wonderfully aromatic teas before, but I would never have thought to use it in sachets!

To find the instructions for making this no-sew sachet, stop by Everyday Good Thinking.

All you need is the toe of a sock and some Downy Un-stoppables to make this cute little sachet.

I'll have to remember to add this sugar skull project to my Cinco de Mayo crafts. These are really cute.

Town and Country Living shares five easy steps to make French lavender sachets. They're made using flour sack dish towels— isn't that darling?

If you love horse-themed crafts or you know someone who loves receiving horse-themed gifts, you'll want to check out this sachet project.

What could be simpler than making sachets using natural-colored coffee filters? They're so easy to put together that you'll want to make a bunch of them.