DIY Potpourri Packets

Potpourri packets are an easy and affordable way to boost the scent of a small space.

• One ruler
• One pipe cleaner
• One pair of scissors
• Thin fabric of your choice (we used an old cotton t-shirt)
• One needle and thread (any color thread will do)
• Approximately 15 grams ( ½ ounce) of potpourri

• Use a ruler to measure two 4 inch x 6 inch rectangles on the fabric.

• Cut out both 4 inch x 6 inch fabric rectangles using your scissors.
• Place fabric rectangles on top of each other so that they are aligned.

• Cut 40 inches of thread using a pair of scissors.
• Feed 20 inches of thread through the eye of the needle so that the thread is folded in half (shown in photo above).
  • It may help if you lightly wet the tip of the thread before putting it through the eye of the needle (the tiny hole on the top).
• Tie off the end of the thread.
  • Make sure you knot it a few times at the same location so that the knot catches on the fabric when you start sewing.

• Push needle through both fabric pieces about 1 centimeter from both the 6 inch and 4 inch edge.
  • Be careful since the needle is sharp.
• Pull thread through until it is stopped by the knot.
• Push needle through both fabric pieces again, on the opposite side from the last step.
• Each stitch should between ¼ inch and ½ inch in length. Do not pull too tight.
• Continue sewing around 3 edges of the fabric pieces.
• Knot the thread close to the fabric once you are done sewing so that it does not break loose.
• At this point, one of the 4 inch sides will not be sewn shut. This should resemble a pocket, so be sure to leave one edge open.

• Cut off excess corners of fabric. Make sure you do not cut the thread.
• Fold the material inside out so that the thread is mainly visible on the inside.

• Stuff the packet with potpourri until it is about 80% full.

• Place the pipe cleaner parallel to the open 4 inch edge. It should be placed 1 inch from the top. Wrap the 1 inch of fabric over the pipe cleaner to close it off.

• Twist the pipe cleaner similarly to how you would a bread tie. This will secure the potpourri inside the packet.

• Once the scent fades over time, simply untwist the pipe cleaner and replace the inside contents with fresh potpourri.
• Enjoy your potpourri packet!