Project #2 Hearts & Crafts: Heart Sachet

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Hearts & Crafts: Project #2
Heart Sachet - beautiful little project!  Perfect for using family linens and laces, as well as thrift shop finds. 

NON-STANDARD METHOD: 3-D 
Read all instructions - they vary between projects.  There are many ways to use the printed interfacing.  Sometimes it is sewn first (STANDARD), and sometimes it is fused first. So, always read the instructions.

Materials Needed:
Use scraps or: 
Heart Base: (2) 6" square - or scraps of linens and lace. 
Sachet Back: (2) 6.5"x 8" pieces.(See step 1)
Quiltsmart Interfacing: 1 large heart from one panel of Sweet Hearts
Pillow stuffing
Matching or contrasting thread.
Vintage button(s), laces, trims.
Sachet insert (see tip below)
 
TIP:  If you don't have stuffing, you might find a pillow insert that you aren't using and open that up....that is what I did and it worked great!

TIP:  For scented insert - I soaked a piece of wool in lavender essential oil.  I put that inside the stuffing.  I am excited to try the scented glass beads (gardenia, lavender, and beach) I ordered on Etsy

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Cut fabrics. *I like to use a coordinated cotton - pretty much to "save" the linens for the front...but if you have a ton of linens, you might want to use those.

 2) Fold the 2 back pieces each in half.  Overlap them to create a 6.5" square.  Pin at the overlap. This is how your back should look when you are ready for step 6.

 3) The fun part!  Lay the heart (don't fuse!) over a variety of sections of your linens.  I like to get an embroidery in there somewhere.  You can make a small heart applique if you wish, but it is also not necessary.  I made one for this sachet and ended up not using it - you will probably see it on another project.
 






A second sachet (cause they are so fun to make!) with trim at the bottom. 


 








TIP: If you have a lace that you want as part of your heart, but it is open, lay a piece of solid linen behind it.

4) Sew all pieces into one unit.  Usually, if you sew through lace the stitches blend into the lace - a small zigzag is a good bet, but a straight stitch will do as well. 

I added a row of turquoise stitches from my Sashiko machine (Babylock, and no I don't work for them - but I love that machine...one stitch). You could also do a little hand or machine embroidery or ribbon work.



   5) Place your interfacing heart (cut away the small one so you can use it in another project if you didn't already) ROUGH side of interfacing to WRONG side of fabric. Fuse. Use an applique pressing sheet to protect the lace!  








6) Place the overlapped back RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER with the front.  Pin the layers together.  Place the overlap that is on top across the middle of the heart.  It will be the opposite way after turning.

7) Stitch on the solid line.  2mm, or smaller. The smaller the stitch, the smoother the curve.

8) Trim on the dashed line.












9) Turn right side out.  Use a pointer-creaser to smooth the curves and bottom point.  But, be very careful not to poke through as the laces and fabrics are most likely delicate.  Be gentle.

10)  If you need to make a "stuffer" and include scents in that - use a heart and muslin as follows.  Cut (2) 6" squares.  Fuse the heart to one of them.  Cut a small slit in middle of the other.  Put them right sides together and stitch on the solid line of the bigger heart.  (you can keep the smaller heart for another project).  Trim on the dashed line.  Turn through the slit.  Insert stuffing or scented beads, etc.  Whip-stitch the slit closed. 

Insert the stuffer into your sachet.  Ahhhh. Enjoy!












I hope you enjoy this project and making more.  They are a wonderful gift to ourselves as well as our friends and loved ones. We would love to see yours!  You can share online or send a pic to info@quiltsmart.com.

Take care today,
Mattie