Odour Catching Pouch
Some areas of our houses are just a bit....whiffier, than others. I try really hard to avoid chemical air fresheners and so I use these nifty little pouches which eat up odours and the addition of essential oil gives a lovely subtle scent to whatever space you use them for.
For this project you'll need: pinking shears, fabric scissors, a ruler, pretty fabric of your choice (roughly 5 x 8 inches) and a ribbon which compliments it, bicarbonate of soda, an essential oil of your choice, a teaspoon, a pencil, 2 colours of thread (one matching the fabric choice and one contrasting for tacking), and a sewing machine.
First fold your fabric in half.
Cut the fabric along the fold line.
Now you should have 2 pieces of fabric like this.
Pin the pieces together, vibrant side out on both sides.
Tack and remove pins.
Machine sew as shown.
Unpick the tacking.
Use pinking shears to cut all around the edges, making sure to avoid the stitching.
Now you should have a pouch that looks like this.
Put a few teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda into the pouch.
Add 1 or 2 drops of your chosen essential oil and give the powder a mix.
Tie the ribbon as shows and there you have it! Simply place this pouch wherever you want to freshen up! Endless possibilities both with fabric design and scent with so many essential oils available.
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Kim on Jun 04, 2022
I just might try a bigger size and place them in the air returns gathering up more odours. Bicarbonate of soda ( baking soda) is great for so many things. Most people have the supplies already. Use old shirts or blouses, washcloths. Even use string, yarn, triple up thread, ect. Blessings to you and others.
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Jeri Walker on Jun 22, 2022
Great idea, just be careful and don't sit your scent bag on wood furniture, some oils will discolor wood.
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Em on Jun 23, 2022
It lasts for about 3 months before you need to change. Rather than encase in material where it is less effective I use a small jar or tiny bowl and leave open. Give it a shake or stir every now and again. It absorbs odors better with out the odors trying to get thru material to work.
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