12. Laundry Sachet

Similar to the No Sew Sachet, except this time you don't use glue or heat sensitive adhesives.

MATERIALS

Fabric scraps (muslin works well, although you can use any tightly woven fabric)

Another option is to use small muslin draw string bags (usually found at craft stores & just cinch the bag closed after adding the lavender)

matching thread
1/2 cup lavender buds for each Sachet

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For each sachet, place 2 matching 5-inch fabric squares back-to-back and sew the edges together on 3 sides.
   
   
2. ll the sachet with about 1/2 cup of lavender. Then sew together the open edges.

These may be thrown into the dryer with your damp clothes. Use up to 6 times before replenishing or replacing.

10. Eye Pillow

MATERIALS

a 7" x 7" square of fabric (if you don't have a ruler, open your checkbook cover and trace around it)
2/3 cup rice
5 - 10 drops essential oil, available at health food stores. Rosemary and chamomile are both said to relieve stress, stimulate relaxation, and ease insomnia and headaches; try peppermint to tame a hangover.
needle and thread
an envelope of piece of thin cardboard for filling pillow

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Before you start, add 5 - 10 drops of essential oil to 2/3 cup rice. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. Then mix well to blend, and leave it for about an hour. This allows the rice to absorb the oil, preventing greasy spots on your fabric. If you're making several pillows, you can mix up a big batch of rice and oil at once. Alternately, you can skip the oil and use 1/4 to 1/3 lavender flowers in place of some of the rice.
   
   
2. Fold the square of fabric in half, right sides facing (the opposite side of what you want to show up should be on the outside; you'll turn it inside-out after you sew it up)
   
   
3. Sew along the long side and one short side to form a pouch. If you're sewing by hand, keep your stitches small. Look at the decorative stitching on your jeans for a guideline.
   
   
4. Turn pouch rightside-out. You can use a pen with a lid to poke out the corners and make them nice and square.
   
   
5. Fold open edge in about 1/2" on itself; iron. (If you don't have an iron, just skip this step and you'll fold it in when you sew it.
   
   
6. Fill pouch with 2/3 cup scented rice. Slightly roll up the envelope lengthwise, slide it into the pouch, and use it to hold the pouch open and while you fill it with rice.
   
   
7. Sew up open side. If you didn't iron the hem in earlier, then make sure you fold in the unfinished edges. If you're handsewing, sew several extra stitches at the beginning and the end of the seam to prevent it from unraveling.

Recline, situate pillow over closed eyes, and relax. Eye pillow may be chilled or stored in the freezer for use over the eyes or forehead to help ease a headache or hangover. If fragrance fades, revive with a few drops of essential oil along seam.

From Smile and Act Nice

9. Envelope Sachet

Use Martha Stewart's heart or butterfly templates to the desired size, or make your own pattern. Graph paper is good for creating a grid design (such as the one shown at top left). Working on a cutting mat or piece of felt, lay your template over an envelope.

With a thick pin, punch holes through the template and envelope until the dotted design is complete.

Fill the envelope with blends of scented ingredients. We like the following combinations: cedar tips, cedar shavings, and lavender; orange tea and dried roses; and lemon verbena, chamomile and dried lemon peel. (Vary the amount depending on the envelope size; we used 1 tablespoon in the gift-card envelope.)

With a glue stick, seal the envelope.

Poke whimsical designs in your paper envelopes, then add your choice of aromatic blends.

From MarthaStewart.com

8. No Sew Sachets

Even kids who don't sew can help fashion a bunch of these fragrant, colorful sachets. It's a great way to use up all your fabric remnants.

MATERIALS:

Fabric scraps
Fabric glue
Potpourri, such as lavender flowers or balsam fir needles

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For each sachet, place 2 matching 5-inch fabric squares back-to-back and glue the edges together on 3 sides. Spread the glue close to the edges to prevent fraying.
   
   
2. Once the glue is dry, fill the sachet with about 1/2 cup of potpourri. Then glue together the open edges and again let the glue dry.
   
   
3. Arrange the finished sachets in multicolored stacks and tie them together with a festive ribbon or yarn.

from FamilyFun.com