46 Ideas for Homemade Sachet Bags and Scented Fillings
Loraine loves arts and crafts and used to volunteer at an elementary art class. She loves sharing fun and easy craft tutorials.
What can I put inside a sachet bag?
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 Creative Colour.
1. Frugal Sachets
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.
2. Pyramid Sachets
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.
3. Nursery Sachets
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.
4. Envelope Sachets
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
5. Lilac Sachets
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.
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6. Unscented Sachet
There is actually an unscented sachet base you can purchase to mix your own filling.
7. Reusable Scented Sachets
8. Essential Oil Spray
The Miracle of Essential Oils shares a recipe for an essential oil sachet. You can use it to scent dried herbs, flowers, and peels.
9. Love-ly Sachet
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.
10. Organza Bag Sachets
Essential oils and cotton balls make this a simple sachet to make.
11. Patchwork Heart Sachets
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!
12. Vintage Doily Sachet
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.
13. Downy Un-stopables Filler
14. Instagram Sachets
If you want to make a really personal gift, consider making an Instagram sachet.
15. Minty Fresh Blend
If you love mixing your own sachet filler and also enjoy using different herbs and essential oils, you'll love this minty blend.
16. Cedar Chip Sachets
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.
17. No-Sew Sachets
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.
18. Children's Drawing Sachet
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.
19. Scented Sachets
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!
20. Hanky Sachets
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.
21. Lavender-Filled Stocking Sachets
These elegant lavender-scented sachets would be perfect as stocking stuffers or ornaments during the holidays.
22. Lavender Luggage
I think this luggage-style sachet bag would be a great gift for any traveler.
23. Lavender and Epsom Salt Sachet
24. Stamped Sachets
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.
25. Fabric Heart Sachets
I adore the different combinations you can use to put this project together. This very pretty sachet craft is found at Flamingo Toes.
26. Herbal Blend
I'm sure you'll love this natural herbal blend. It has cedar, orange peel, fir, and other wonderful scents.
27. Rose-Scented Sachet
Sweet Living shows how to make this rose-scented sachet. I love how playful it looks with the flower shape.
28. Lavender Sachet Basket
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.
29. Panda Sachet
You'll find how to make this panda drawer sachet at Sew Tara.
30. Shoe Deodorizing Sachets
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!
31. Embroidered Lavender Sachet
With just a few embroidery stitches, you can make a lovely floral sachet.
32. Sachet Recipes
Find recipes for making different sachet fillings at the A World of Plenty!
33. Circle Sachet Bags
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.
34. Bridal Shower Sachets
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.
35. Soap Sachet
This sachet project is a great way to use up the end pieces of soap bars. You'll have to scan down a ways to find this idea included in other ways to use old pill bottles.
36. Bunny Sachets
These bunny sachets aren't just the cutest things ever, they're also quite functional!
37. Lavender Sachet Hanger
38. Lavender Filling Tips
Everything Lavender shares everything you need to know to dry your own lavender.
39. 101 Ways to Use Sachets
You'll be surprised at all the ways you can use sachets. Have you thought of all of these uses before?
40. Scented Tea Sachets
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!
41. No-Sew Sachet
To find the instructions for making this no-sew sachet, stop by Everyday Good Thinking.
42. Toe of the Sock Sachet
All you need is the toe of a sock and some Downy Un-stoppables to make this cute little sachet.
43. Sugar Skull Sachets
44. French Lavender Sachets
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?
45. Lavender Horse Sachet
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.
46. Coffee Filter Sachets
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.
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I sense that these scents will save cents.... sorry, I couldn't help it. Please leave a comment.
Linda T White on June 19, 2020:
Lorraine, love the tongue twister! Will add to the seashore & peter piper. Going to try some of your your tips.
Loraine Brummer (author) from Hartington, Nebraska on December 25, 2019:
I've never tried that, but I would think that that would work.
Harriet Amacher on December 22, 2019:
Can drops of scented oil be dropped into epsom salt before closing sachet bag?
Pamela Rachel Fernandez on July 17, 2018:
I would like to learn how to make this scented sachets. Thank you
Wanda Williams on July 10, 2018:
Loved these sachet ideas. Can't wait to try them.
Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on January 04, 2016:
That bunny sachet is really good. I wish I have seen these before christmas but next year, these are great gifts I can make myself.
