Tutorial: Weave a DIY Scented Sachet from Recycled Materials

Transform recycled fabric into unique fragranced pouches using creative weaving techniques

Fragrance has the power to evoke powerful memories and transport us to new places in our minds. When combined with creative crafts like weaving, the results can be even more rewarding—something textile designer and hand weaver Cassandra Sabo knows all too well.

She runs her own studio where she shares her love and knowledge of weaving and the broader fiber arts with her community. She also goes step by step through her creative process in her online course on hand weaving. In this free tutorial, Cassandra teaches you how to use recycled materials to weave your own DIY scented sachet. Follow her steps and learn to create sustainable pieces that fill your home with your favorite scent.

Want to take your knowledge of weaving further? Sign up for Cassandra’s course, Hand-Weaving Techniques: Design Textile Accessories, and learn to make environmentally friendly textile pieces using a variety of weaving techniques from scratch.

More resources on craft and weaving:

1. Create handwoven artwork filled with texture in this course: Circular Weaving for Colorful Wall Decor.

2. Weave a simple coaster following this tutorial by textile artist Marion Weymes.

3. Discover more rewarding ways to express yourself with Domestika’s craft courses.