Grasses and flowers have long been considered magical talismans. Some drive away negative energy, others fight diseases, while others bring happiness and prosperity. To maximize the power of these amulets, they must always be kept as close to the body or within the walls of your home as possible. For these purposes, sachets were invented. This word is translated from French as "pouch." Small textile bags filled with fragrant plants - this is sachet. We will talk more about the history of the emergence of such talismans, their varieties and the proper selection of components for creating magic bags, later in this article. You can also learn how to do sachets with your own hands.
The history of the appearance of fragrant bags of herbs
In ancient times, tissue was not always used to store plants that were charms. Men who went on a camping trip put herbs in horns or shells that were tightly clogged. People belonging to the upper classes wore plant amulets in the form of medallions. In the center of the decoration was a gem, which was also a certain talisman, and herbs and flowers were fastened around it. Health symbol plants were sewn into everyday clothes and believed that they protect a person from ailments and the evil eye. Women adapted to use plants with a pleasant odor to flavor and disinfect homes, clothes, and bedding. Herbs were placed in small bags and placed throughout the house. Since then, fashion has gone on a woven bag - sachet. It was sewn from textiles of various kinds, decorated with lace and bows. The richer and more original the bag looked, the higher was considered the mastery of the mistress of the house.
Sachets of our time: a variety of fillers
Modern craftswomen began to fill fragrant bags not only with herbs and dried flowers, but also with other components. Examples of such fillers are indicated in the following list:
- peel of citrus fruits;
- berries of currant, rosehip, barberry;
- cereals (buckwheat, wheat);
- spices (cloves, vanilla, cinnamon);
- sawdust of wood;
- soap shavings.
Another frequently used component in the manufacture of modern sachets is the essential oils of fragrant plants: roses, mint, lavender, lemon balm and others. They are added to the main filler just a couple of drops. The pleasant aroma of such a bag lasts a very long time.
Making sachets at home: the easiest way
In this part of the article you will learn how to make a sachet with your own hands in the form of a small bag. To create it you will need such materials:
- a squared fabric flap 14 x 30 cm (cotton, silk, organza);
- a narrow ribbon or braid 25-30 cm long;
- sewing threads in fabric color;
- needle or sewing machine;
- fragrant vegetable filler according to your preference.
We sew a sachet
Fold the fabric flap in half with the wrong side facing out. Sew on two sides of the workpiece. Turn out a bag. Fill the top edge with a fringe. To do this, pull out a few extreme threads. Put the filler in the bag. Fill the sachet tight. Tie a cloth bag with a ribbon, make a beautiful bow. So, a simple sachet is ready. This product can be decorated with any decorative elements: rhinestones, beads, embroidery, but you need to do this before you put the filler in it.
Such a fragrant bag is good in that its contents can be easily changed at will, just unfasten the tape, remove the old components and put in new ones.
Sachet-pillow: do it yourself
To make a fragrant accessory in the form of a pillow, you will need such materials:
- cotton fabric, plain;
- thin felt of bright color;
- sewing supplies ;
- fabric glue;
- pencil or marker for fabric ;
- fillers to your taste.
Stage of manufacturing a fragrant pillow-shaped bag
From fabric and felt, cut out two identical parts of a square shape - the main parts of the pillow. From felt of a different color, cut out the elements of the applique to decorate the sachet: leaves, flowers or other simple motifs.
Sew these parts onto a square felt blank. The front side of the pad is ready. Put a textile square on it. Sew the three sides of the product together and twist the pillow. Fill it with aromatic ingredients. Sew a hole with a hidden seam . The fragrant, beautiful pillow sachet is ready. Such a product can become not just a fragrant accessory in your home, but also an original gift for friends. Agree that it will be pleasant for your beloved friend to receive aromatic sachets for linen, and for your friend - a magical talisman in a car that will protect him along the way.
Fruit sachets: a beautiful and fragrant home decoration
The next workshop will tell you how to make a fragrant bag in the shape of a lemon, which can be hung in the kitchen. Sasha will decorate the interior and aromatize the air in the room.
For work, you need such materials: felt or any yellow fabric, a piece of green ribbon, orange beads, thread and a needle, paper and pencil.
Cut a lemon-shaped template from paper. Transfer it to the fabric and do two identical parts. Sheathe them with beads, placing them in random order over the entire surface of the workpieces. Next, connect the parts together by a seam over the edge on the front side of the product. Sew a ribbon at the top of the sachet, making a loop from it. Leave a hole through which to place filler. Continue stitching the craft to the end. Fasten the knot and the edge of the thread on the wrong side of the figure. Everything, your lemon sachet is ready.
Photos of bags of herbs that you can make yourself, you can see in the article. Perhaps they will inspire you to be creative.
Magic fees for filling sachets: recipes
Each plant component of sachets has its own energy, which affects human life. Even the ancient healers made certain recipes for collecting magical plants. Some of them are presented to your attention in this part of the article. Focusing on them, you can independently make fillers for sachets of a particular purpose.
To attract wealth. Components: cinnamon, lemon balm, cinquefoil, clove (spice), vanilla in the pod. Sachets are made of purple or green fabric. The talisman is carried with you; it attracts money.
To protect the home. Ingredients: St. John’s herb, flea, dried capers, wheat grains. This sachet is made of red cloth and placed above the front door. According to the belief of ancient eastern magic, such a talisman will protect the house from thieves, evil spirits, and destruction.
For healing a patient. Ingredients: cinnamon, a slice of sandalwood, rose petals, cayenne pepper, ginger, ruta, a few drops of eucalyptus oil. Sew sachets of blue or purple fabric. Carry with them, and at night hang over the bed.
To attract love. Components: rose petals, orange, gardenia and jasmine flowers. Perform a mascot of pink or red fabric. Always carried with you.
For protection while traveling. Components: mustard seeds, comfrey, Irish moss, ficus. Sew a bag of yellow or white fabric. Before you go on the road, sachets are placed in each suitcase in a corner or pocket. Do not take out until returning home.
To attract favorable weather. Components: mistletoe, cedar (needles, cones or a piece of bark), broom, bryonia. All components are placed in a bag of white fabric. Store sachets in the attic near the chimney. It helps to calm the storm, blizzard, severe frost.