Make Drawer Sachets as Gifts

If you are in search of simple, DIY gifts to give out during the holidays that also 
incorporate essential oils, the drawer sachets are an excellent choice. These drawer 
sachets are very easy to make, with some variations requiring no sewing whatsoever.

Cotton Balls in Muslin Bags

When you want to make drawer sachets that require no sewing and can be made in a 
matter of minutes, this is probably the easiest option. All you need are some muslin 
bags or any drawstring bags that have holes in them for ventilation. Smaller bags work 
best, but the size really doesn’t matter. All you need to do is put some cotton balls in a 
bowl or jar and add your chosen essential oils to soak them. Let them sit for several 
minutes as they absorb the scent of the oils. Transfer the cotton balls to the little 
drawstring bags and close them up. That’s all you need to do.

Use Fabric Pouches and String

Here is another way to soak cotton balls in the essential oils and create drawer sachets 
with them. This time, instead of putting the cotton balls into muslin bags or similar 
pouches, you are going to create simple fabric pouches. All you need to do for this is cut 
squares out of any fabric you want to use, going for more breathable fabric if you can. 
Place the pre-soaked cotton balls on the inside of the fabric squares, gather the fabric 
together, and tie it with a string. This not only works great as a no-sew alternative, but 
you can easily open them to replace the cotton balls with new ones as often as needed.

Sew Fabric Pouches

The final option for your homemade drawer sachets that use essential oils is to sew 
them up. This is better for the sachets you don’t want to keep filling with newly-scented 
cotton balls, but instead you want to have them last. Sewing them up gives them a nice 
professional look, while the recipient doesn’t have to worry about anything falling out. All 
you really need to do is cut two pieces of square fabric in the same size, and sew up 2 
sides of the fabric together. You can then fill the pouch you have made with your 
scented cotton balls or other scented material, then sew up the other 2 sides of the 
pouch to close it up.

