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How to make sachets

Sachet bag is a traditional handicraft, which is used to hold spices, usually for blessing, exorcising evil spirits or enhancing fragrance. Next, I will introduce a simple method of making sachets.

Material preparation:

Fabric: you can choose bright fabrics such as red, yellow and green, and it is best to use thicker materials, such as cotton or flannel.

Scissors: used to cut cloth.

Needle and thread: used for sewing sachets.

Spice: You can choose traditional spices such as Long Xianxiang and sandalwood, or you can choose according to your own preferences.

Decoration: colored silk thread, embroidery thread and beads can be used. To decorate the sachet.

Steps:

Fabric preparation: cut the fabric into rectangles, and the size can be determined according to personal preference. It is suggested to be about 10- 15 cm long and 5-8 cm wide.

Folding cloth: Fold the rectangular cloth in half so that the two sides overlap, and then fold one side to the opposite side to form a small rectangle.

Sew three sides: sew three sides of the cloth with needle and thread, leaving a small opening.

Filled with spices: put a proper amount of spices in the sachet bag, and be careful not to put too much, so as not to affect the use effect.

Sew the opening: Sew the opening to ensure that the perfume will not fall out.

Decorative sachet: You can decorate the sachet with colored thread, embroidered thread and beads. You can draw traditional patterns, such as patterns and animals, or embroider your favorite patterns or fonts.

Hanging rope: put a hanging rope on the top of the sachet, which can be made of colored silk thread and rope. Easy to hang.

Finish: check whether the sachet bag is firm and ensure that the perfume will not overflow.

Precautions:

When choosing fabrics, it is best to choose materials that are skin-friendly and not easy to fade, so that the quality of the sachet will be better.

When filling spices, don't put too much, lest the sachet be too thick and affect the use effect.

When decorating the sachet bag, you can create it according to your own preferences and skills to make the sachet bag more beautiful.

Making sachets is a manual activity with traditional cultural characteristics. By making sachets by hand, you can increase your experience and understanding of traditional culture. I hope the above introduction will help you, and I wish you a happy production!