Sasha is ... Sasha: photo. A bag of "sachets"

Herbs and flowers have long been considered magical talismans. Some drive away negative energy, others struggle with infirmities, others bring happiness and well-being. In order to maximize the power of these amulets, they must always be kept as close to the body or within the walls of their home. For these purposes, a sachet was invented. This word in French means "pouch". Small textile bags, stuffed with fragrant plants - this is the sachet. More details about the history of the appearance of such talismans, their varieties and the correct selection of components for the creation of magic bags, we will talk later in this article. Also you can learn how to make a sachet with your own hands.

The history of the appearance of fragrant bags with herbs

In ancient times for the storage of plants, which were talismans, not always used cloth. Men-warriors going on a campaign, put herbs in horns or shells, which tightly clogged. People belonging to the higher classes wore plant amulets in the form of medallions. In the center of the decoration was placed a precious stone, which was also a certain talisman, and around it were attached grasses and flowers. Plants-symbols of health were sewn into everyday clothes and believed that they protect the person from illnesses and evil eye. Women have adapted to use plants with a pleasant smell for the aromatization and disinfection of homes, clothes and bedding. The herbs were put in small bags and placed around the house. Since that time, fashion has gone on a woven bag - a sachet. He was sewn from textiles of different kinds, decorated with lace and bows. The richer and more original the bag looked, the higher the mastery of the house was considered.

Sasha of our time: a variety of fillers

Modern masters began to fill fragrant bags not only with herbs and dried flowers, but also with other components. Examples of such fillers are indicated in the following list:

• Peel of citrus fruits;
• Berries currant, dog rose, barberry;
• Cereals (buckwheat, wheat);
• Spices (cloves, vanilla, cinnamon);
• Wood sawdust;
• Soap shavings.

Another frequently used component in the manufacture of modern sachets is essential oils of fragrant plants: roses, mint, lavender, lemon balm and others. They are added to the main filler literally a couple of drops. The pleasant fragrance of this bag lasts a very long time.

Making Sachets at Home: The Easiest Way

In this part of the article you will learn how to make a sachet with your own hands in the form of a small bag. To create it you need these materials:

• A flap of rectangular fabric 14 x 30 cm (cotton, silk, organza);
• A narrow ribbon or braid with a length of 25-30 cm;
• Sewing threads in the color of the fabric;
• Needle or sewing machine;
• Fragrant vegetable filler according to your preference.

We sew a sachet bag

Flap the fabric fold in half with the wrong side out. Sew two sides of the workpiece. Turn out the pouch. Top edge fringe. To do this, pull a few extreme strings. Put the filler in the pouch. Fill the sachet tight. Tie a tissue bag with a ribbon, decorate a beautiful bow. So the simple sachet is ready. This product can be decorated with any decorative elements: rhinestones, beads, embroidery, but you need to do this before you put a filler in it.

Such a fragrant bag is good because its contents can be easily changed at will, it's enough just to untie the tape, to tear out the old components and put new ones.

Sasha-pillow: do it yourself

To make a fragrant accessory in the form of a pillow, you need these materials:

• Fabric, cotton, monophonic;
• Thin felt of bright color;
• Sewing accessories;
• Adhesive for fabric;
• Pencil or marker for the fabric ;
• Fillers to your liking.

The stage of making a fragrant pouch-shaped pouch

From the fabric and felt cut two identical parts of a square shape - the main parts of the pads. From the felt of a different color, cut out the application elements for the decoration of the sachet: leaves, flowers or other simple motifs.

Sew these details onto the felt square. The front side of the cushion is ready. On it, put a textile box. Sew the three sides of the product together and turn out the cushion. Fill it with fragrant ingredients. Use a hidden seam to sew a hole. A fragrant, beautiful pillow-sachet is ready. Such a product can become not just a fragrant accessory in your home, but also an original gift for friends. Agree that your beloved friend will be pleased to receive aromatic sachets for linen, and a friend - a magic talisman in the car, which will protect him on the road.

Sasha in the form of fruit: a beautiful and fragrant home decoration

The next master class will tell you how to make a fragrant bag in the form of lemon, which you can hang in the kitchen. Sasha will decorate the interior and aromatize the air in the room.

To work you need such materials: felt or any yellow fabric, a piece of green ribbon, orange beads, threads and a needle, a paper and a pencil.

Cut the template out of paper as a lemon. Transfer it to the fabric and perform two identical parts. Sew them with beads, placing it in random order on the entire surface of the blanks. Then connect the parts together with a seam over the edge on the front side of the product. In the upper part of the sachet, sew a ribbon, making a loop from it. Leave a hole through which to put the filler. Continue to sew the craft to the end. Set the knot and the edge of the thread on the underside of the figure. Everything, ready your lemon-sachet.

Photo bags with herbs, which you can do yourself, you can see in the article. Perhaps they inspire you to work.

Magic fees for filling sachets: recipes

Each plant component of the sachet has its own energy, which affects the life of a person. Even ancient healers made certain recipes of collections of magical plants. Some of them are presented to your attention in this part of the article. Focusing on them, you can independently make fillers for the sachet of a certain destination.

To attract wealth. Ingredients: cinnamon, lemon balm, carrot, clove (spice), vanilla in the pod. Sasha is made of purple or green fabric. The mascot is worn with him, he attracts money.

To protect the home. Ingredients: St. John's herb, flea, dried capers, wheat grains. Sasha is made of red cloth and placed above the front door. According to the belief of ancient eastern magic, such a talisman will protect the house from thieves, evil forces, destruction.

To heal the patient. Ingredients: cinnamon, a piece of sandalwood, rose petals, cayenne pepper, ginger, rue, a few drops of eucalyptus oil. Sew a sachet from a fabric of a blue or lilac color. They carry them with them, and hang them over the bed for the night.

To attract love. Components: rose petals, orange blossom, gardenia and jasmine. Perform a mascot made of pink or red cloth. Are always with you.

For protection in the journey. Ingredients: mustard seeds, comfrey, Irish moss, ficus. Sew a bag of yellow or white fabric. Before you go on the road, the sachet is placed in each suitcase in a corner or pocket. Do not take out until you return home.

To attract favorable weather. Components: mistletoe, cedar (needles, cones or a piece of bark), broom, bryony. All the components are put in a pouch of white fabric. They store the sachet in the attic near the chimney. It helps to subdue the storm, blizzard, severe frost.