How to Make Lavender Sachets with Fixative for Long-Lasting Scent

Overview

Lavender sachets freshen drawers, cabinets, wardrobes. Small size fits anywhere. Natural fixative preserves fragrance for months. When scent fades, make a new batch. Great for using harvest and gifting.

9-Step Method

Step 1

Pour 6 tbsp cornstarch onto flat dish for easy mixing.

Step 2

Add 15 drops lavender essential oil. Mix thoroughly with fingertips.

Step 3

In small bowl: ¼ cup dried lavender flowers + 1 tbsp orris root powder (preservative/fixative). Stir well.

Step 4

Combine cornstarch-oil mixture with flower-orris mix. Stir, set aside.

Step 5

Fold fabric lengthwise, right sides together.

Step 6

Sew long end and one short end. Leave one short end open.

Step 7

Turn right side out (seam hidden).

Step 8

Insert funnel, fill sachet with lavender mixture.

Step 9

Tie open end closed with ribbon.