DIY Lavender Sachets | Naturally Freshen Drawers & Closets

DIY scented sachets are the perfect way to naturally freshen drawers and closets… and they are incredibly easy to make. While this tutorial uses lavender, these DIY sachets can be customized to fit any scent profile you desire.

 

If you have some drawers or closets that could use a little freshening, these DIY sachets are the perfect solution. They are easy to make and the scent can be customized for any area of your home.

Anyone else have kids that wash their socks balled up in a wad? It drives me crazy! But hey, it’s their laundry, their socks… Perhaps my next round will be to make a few sachets to stick in their sock drawers, but today I decided to go with one of my favorite scents to put in my sock drawer.

What You Need to Make Scented Sachets

 

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Ingredients Needed to Make DIY Lavender Sachets

• Rice
• Lavender Essential Oil–
• Dried Lavender (Optional)- Dried lavender adds a bit more scent to the sachet (and if using a fine mesh bag, it also adds a pretty visual).

Feel free to choose a different scent if you’d like. You could go musky with cedarwood essential oil and cedar shavings or go fresh with lemon essential oil and dried lemon peels. The possibilities are endless.

Supplies Needed to Make Your Own Scented Sachets

• Mixing Bowl
• Fabric & Twine– You can also make these sachets using Muslin or Fine Mesh bags if you prefer.
• Pinking Shears– If you decide to use fabric, cut it with pinking shears to avoid fraying.

How to Make DIY Sachets

Start by adding 1/2 cup dried rice to a mixing bowl.

 

Then add 10 drops lavender essential oil (or whatever essential oil you prefer) and stir.

 

If desired, add 1 Tablespoon dried lavender (or other mix-in) and stir to combine.

 

For maximum scent, scoop the mixture into a Ziploc bag and allow it to sit for 12-24 hours. This allows the rice to absorb the essential oil.

 

Once the rice has had time to absorb the oil, scoop the mixture into a muslin or mesh bag… or do as I did and take a square piece of fabric (approximately 15″) and scoop the mixture into the center.

 

Pull the opposite corners of the fabric together and cinch the fabric around the mixture.

 

Then tightly tie twine around the top to secure the mixture inside the fabric.

 

If there is excess fabric at the top, trim it up with pinking shears. (Pinking shears create a zigzag pattern to help prevent fraying.)

 

Place the sachet into a drawer or small closet and you’re done.

 

If you notice the scent start to fade over time, you can simply empty the contents of the sachet into a glass bowl and add a few drops of essential oil. Give it a good stir and add the contents back into the bag (or fabric) and tie.

Years ago, I made a bunch of DIY lavender sachets (using muslin bags) as holiday gifts for my neighbors, and they turned out pretty cute as well 🙂

 

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Common Questions About DIY Scented Sachets

Can I Make Sachets Without Essential Oil?

Yes! If you don’t have essential oil (or prefer not to use it), you can make DIY scented sachets by simply using dried lavender, cedar shavings, dried citrus peels, dried spices or herbs (just make sure to use whole herbs and spices, not powdered), etc. You can even use a combination of the above. If you choose to go this route, do not add rice as this will dull the scent.

Is There A Difference In Using A Mesh or Muslin Bag vs. Fabric

Each of these items is fine to use for homemade sachets, however, a mesh bag allows for the strongest scent (due to a looser weave). The fabric version tends to create a milder scent. I personally like the look of the fabric and twine, but the choice is yours.

Can I Use Potpourri to Make Sachets?

I have never used potpourri to make sachets, but it should work well. Store-bought potpourri tends to use artificial fragrance, so if you want to keep the sachets natural, try making your own potpourri with dried flowers, citrus and herbs. There are even kits you can buy to create your own combination.

Can I Use Perfume to Make DIY Sachets?

Again, not something I have personally tried, but the concept should work. Instead of adding essential oil to the rice, you would spritz it with perfume. Again, place the rice mixture into a Ziploc bag to allow the rice to absorb the scent and then fill your bag/fabric.

How Long Does The Scent Last in Homemade Sachets?

This is a hard question to answer because it will depend on what you use in the filling. Milder scent profiles, like citrus, are not going to last as long as stronger scent profiles like cinnamon and clove. If you are making a lighter scented sachet, you can always add a few more drops of essential oil to create a stronger scent. And remember, you can always “revive the scent” but dumping the mixture out and adding a few more drops of essential oil before replacing in the bag or fabric.

 

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