Crafts ’n things Craft of the Day
Who looks forward to laundry day? It’s the lucky crafter who knows that with every load she’ll have another dryer sheet for making these sweetly-scented sachets!
Materials
- Recycled fabric softener sheets, two
- Victorian-themed rub-on transfers of choice
- Trim of choice, 14” length
- Pearl string, 3mm, 7” length
Tools
- Rose petals, lavender buds, or scented batting (filler)
- Iron and pressing surface
- Sewing machine with matching thread
- Acrylic varnish
- Therm O Web HeatnBond Lite Iron-on Adhesive
Basic Supplies
scissors, ruler, needle
Directions
Sizes
Sizes shown are 2-1/2” square and 2-1/2”x4”. (Note: Materials listed are for one sachet only.)
Sachet
1. For small sachet, cut three 3-1/2” squares from fabric softener sheets and one 3-1/2” square from iron-on adhesive. (Note: For large sachet, cut same number 3-1/2”x5” rectangles instead.)
2. Fuse iron-on adhesive to one fabric softener sheet square/rectangle; remove paper backing. Apply rub-on transfer to adhesive side of sheet; fuse additional sheet on top of design.
3. With right sides together, sew fused sheets to remaining sheet with 1/4” seam, leaving one side open. Turn right side out; stuff with filler of choice.
4. Turn under raw edges and stitch closed. Hand sew trim around edges. Tie bow from pearl string; stitch to sachet.
5. Apply light coat of varnish over design. Let dry.
Tip
- Add a drop or two of scented essential oil to batting.
Other Options
- Embellish sachets with fabric paint.
- Create different shaped sachets.
by Yvonne Lord
Why can’t I make print copies?
Love this idea – what a great project! Thanks for sharing.
Love this idea. I knew out there somewhere there would be a good craft use for dryer sheets!
The best way I’ve found to print these projects is to “copy” & “paste” onto a new Word document. (Obviously for Windows users) Then you can print, and save. A helpful tip; they tend to print out very large font, and take several pages. So I adjust the margins to the minimum, and reduce the font size accordingly.
Hope this helps. If anyone has a better way, I’m all for that!!!