These little sachets are one of my favorite gifts to give people! They are especially nice because the shape can be customized for the person you have in mind. I've done everything from turtles to little monsters.
To get started you will need:
A few squares of felt (I like Joanne Fabrics for subtle colors)
One hank of embroidery floss for around every six small sachets
Leather or ribbon for hanging
Lavender!
You will need to draw out the shapes you would like. Simple is best, and avoid extremely thin areas, as they are hard both to sew and stuff. And keep in mind that these will be somewhat smaller looking when filled.
Cut your shapes out of the felt, two of each piece and any little embellishments you'd like. You may want to use pins to pin the patterns down for this, but I never remember.
Attach the parts that overlap, like the acorn cap here. A
blanket stitch is an nice way to do this, and adds some visual interest.
When you reach the edge of the front piece, I find in easier to simply continue across the other side rather than tie a knot and start over. You can then continue around the piece, inserting a loop of leather or ribbon at the top and leaving an opening for stuffing.
When you reach the spot for stuffing, set aside the thread and use something narrow but not pointy (I find a chopstick works well) to fill your sachet. Finish stitching, tie a knot, and bring your needle through the middle of the sachet and out the other side, which leaves a bit of string for repairs. Cut off excess.
To add some more decoration, here are some helpful videos on different stiches-
Stem Stitch
Back Stitch
Chain Stitch
Thanks for reading and let me know how they turn out!
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