How to make sachet pendants

Many people may not know how to make sachet pendants. Sachet pendants are sachets, which have a long history and unique cultural characteristics. Some of them contain Chinese herbal medicine and have fragrance. They have various shapes, such as circles, triangles, heart-shaped lamps, and can be equipped with many patterns. There are also handmade elements and the production methods are also varied. Let us take a closer look at how to make sachet pendants.

The sachet, also known as the fragrant bag or scented sachet, has a long history and is widely spread. Wearing it means good luck for adults and children; hanging it indoors or in the car means antibacterial, refreshing and pleasing to the eyes; placing it in the tent next to the pillow means warding off evil spirits and preventing epidemics; hanging it on a bag means it looks beautiful and fragrant. DIY handmade illustration of Spring Festival blessing sachet pendant 1

As the Spring Festival approaches, purchasing hanging money, blessing characters, sachets, spring couplets, etc. has become a top priority for many citizens to add to the festive atmosphere. It is really satisfying to make your own original blessing character sachet and use it as a Spring Festival ornament.

The DIY handmade method of the Spring Festival blessing sachet is as follows:

DIY handmade illustration of Spring Festival blessing sachet pendant [Materials] rags, cotton wool, silk thread (or Chinese knot thread), Chinese herbal spice powder (choose three or more of the above mentioned Chinese herbal powders from the Chinese medicine store) Tools: scissors, needle, sewing thread Method:

(1) Draw your favorite shapes on the scraps of cloth, such as circle, triangle, peach, etc.;

(2) Cut off two opposite pieces;

(3) Use thread to sew three sides from the reverse side, leaving one side open;

(4) Turn it over and stuff it with cotton soaked in spice powder bought from a Chinese medicine store. You can choose the spice powder according to your needs.

(5) Sew the last side together and add a longer rope for decoration to complete.

The raw materials for making the Spring Festival's "Fu" sachet are aniseed, patchouli, licorice, mugwort, cinnamon, atractylodes, etc. In the sachet, aniseed is used in the largest amount, about 120 grams, and the amounts of the other herbs can range from 5 grams to 20 grams. Grind all the medicines into powder and put them into a sewn cloth bag. If you are hanging it at home, you can make a bigger one. If you carry it with you, mix the ground herbs well, divide it into small portions and put them into the cloth bag.

Materials: scraps of cotton cloth, string and scented petals

Tools: scissors, needle and thread

Production steps:

1. Cut two pieces of cloth, 5 cm square.

2. Place the two pieces of fabric with the front sides facing each other and sew the three sides.

3. Turn the bag inside out and pour the scented petals into the bag.

4. Sew the opening of the bag as shown in the figure.

5. Fix the silk rope at the corners.

Notice:

1. You can customize the size according to your needs.

2. On this basis, you can make changes to the sachets in different shapes such as round, heart, etc.; or add lace decorations; you can also make them into open pull-out types to facilitate the replacement of scented petals.

DIY handmade illustration of Spring Festival blessing sachet pendant 4

DIY handmade illustration of Spring Festival blessing sachet pendant 4

Instructions for DIY handmade Spring Festival blessing sachet pendant three. The tools, materials and previous steps of this sachet are the same as the above, but it is more creative. The cute "bow" can not only be hung up or placed in the closet, but the size can also be adjusted and glued to hairpins! Not only can you freely choose the shape of the sachet, but there are also many things you can think of when it comes to the materials used in making it - for example, you can use beautiful cardboard or even old envelopes to glue together a paper bag to hold the scented petals. Isn't that pretty enough? How about painting your favorite pattern on the outside? Also, the filling inside can be made of scented particles, sponges with essential oils or perfume, cotton balls... As long as you are creative, the work you make will definitely be wonderful!

Cut two pieces of cloth, 5 cm wide and 8 cm long; place the two pieces of cloth front to front and sew three sides; turn the front side out and pour the fragrant flower petals into the bag; sew the opening of the bag; cut a piece of cloth, 3 cm long and 1.5 cm wide, fold the two long sides inward 0.5 cm and sew a circle; wrap the sewn strips of cloth around the middle of the bag as shown, adjust the tightness appropriately and sew the two ends of the strips, then turn it over to the front and it's done.

In addition, when using the DIY handmade blessing sachets for the Spring Festival, pay attention to waterproofing and moisture-proofing, and pregnant women should use them with caution. If direct contact with the skin causes rashes, itching, etc., please remove the sachet, hang it in a well-ventilated place indoors, and apply Piyanping or Fuqingshuang ointment to the local skin.