Sweet Scented Sachets

During the 1890s, sachet making was considered to be a part of the growing-up ritual for young girls, almost like a puberty rite. Young girls sat down with baskets of ribbons, satin, lace and velvet and turned out sachets by the dozen. They were tucked into any space that would hold them, drawers, where lingerie was stored, linen closets, in the folds of couches or armchairs, and among the books on the library shelves. Some were even pinned to draperies, where the warmth of the sun could set their fragrance free.

To make a sachet today, choose a lightweight fabric which has a design and color to fit the contents. I like to use calico for an old-fashioned spicy scent. Yellow satin fits an exotic mix. Lavender voile or gauze is nice for flowered scents.

Cut fabric into 4 inch squares and sew it up on three sides. Turn right side out and stuff with the sachet material. Stitch the fourth side by hand, or a little wonder under on the edges and iron close. Decorate with abandon, and attach a ribbon if it's to be hung in the closet.

Follow the directions for making any of these sachet scents below and you will be glad you did. To make it a little easier on you, just purchase your favorite potpourri and fill the sachets. Just sit back and turn back the time.

Heavily Scented Sachet:

2 cups patchouli leaves 1/2 cup sandalwood (powdered) 2 drops oil rose geranium

Mix together and fill your sachet 3/4 of the way full.

Citrus Sachet

1 cup of dried lemon peel 1 cup of dried orange peel 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (bruised) 1 tablespoon coriander seeds (bruised)

Mix together and fill your sachet 3/4 of the way full.

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