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DIY Organza Sachet Bags with Machine Embroidery Designs
Learn how to make elegant organza sachet bags with machine embroidery. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to embroider on sheer organza and create pretty drawstring sachets for drawers, gifts, party favors, jewelry, or scented keepsakes.
These DIY sachet bags effortlessly enhance your drawers, gifts, or party favors with a personal touch. Their delicate organza fabric is not only lightweight and sheer but also a breeze to work with. Capture the delicate floral scents and let your creativity flourish with this simple yet rewarding project.
Finished size: 4” wide x 4½” tall
Supplies
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- ¼ yard organza
- Designs by JuJu+ magicMELT Water-Soluble Stabilizer
- 1 yard ribbon - ¼” wide, plus a small safety pin for threading through casing
- 2 (70/10) needles - 1 for embroidery and 1 for sewing
- Fabric adhesive spray
- Sewing machine
- 4x4 embroidery hoop
- Fray Check®
- DBJJ designs used in this project:
Tips for Embroidering on Organza
Use two layers of wash-away stabilizer when embroidering. This will help support the organza as you stitch and prevent issues like puckering or shifting, which can occur with this delicate fabric if not properly stabilized.
Choose light, airy designs for the best results. Designs by JuJu has many good options. Try to avoid heavy or dense patterns, since they can have too many stitches for this delicate fabric.
Instead of hooping the fabric, try floating it. This technique involves placing the fabric on top of the hooped stabilizer without tensioning it, which helps prevent pulling or distortion. Use fabric adhesive spray to keep the fabric in place on the stabilizer.
If needed you can press the organza using a low iron setting and a pressing cloth. This will help you get straight lines for cutting and make it easier to sew seams.
Use a 70/10 needle, which is gentle on the delicate fabric and creates smaller holes.
Set your embroidery machine speed to 350 stitches per minute (spm).
Adjust your sewing machine to a small stitch length, between 2 mm and 2.5 mm.
Organza tends to fray easily. If you notice fraying, use Fray Check on the edges.
Now that you know the basics, let’s get started making your sachets.
Cut the Fabric
If your organza is wrinkled, press it using a low iron setting and a pressing cloth. Cut a piece of organza that is 6” x 15”.
Apply Fray Check to the raw edges on both short ends.
Fold each short end of the organza over by 2” and secure it with clips.
Take the fabric to your sewing machine and stitch close to the raw edge. To make the ribbon casing, sew another line ⅜” from your first stitching.
Do the same on the other end. You now have a casing for the ribbon.
Fold the organza in half so the two top folded edges line up. The casing stitches should match too. If they are a little off, don’t worry. The ribbon will cover it.
Finger press the fabric to make a crease along the bottom edge.
The space for your embroidery is between the bottom of the casing and the bottom edge of the fabric.
Prepare the Hoop
Hoop two layers of wash-away stabilizer and spray with fabric adhesive. Then take the hoop to your machine.
Load the design to your machine.
Select the correct size of the design of your choice. I used Floral Sprays Sketch 1 in the smallest size.
Unfold and place the organza on top of the hoop.
Use the Placement keys to ensure the design fits well in the area. Adjust the fabric if needed. Once you are happy with the placement, press the fabric onto the adhesive. It should be flat and smooth, without wrinkles. Don’t pull or stretch it.
Embroider the Design
Remember to set your machine to 350 spm. For best results your needle should be a 70/10.
Stitch the design.
When you finish the design, remove the hoop from the machine and take the fabric out of the hoop.
Trim away the stabilizer.
Gently rinse the sachet under water or let it soak for a few minutes to remove any leftover stabilizer. Lay it flat to dry.
After the fabric has dried, clip any loose threads on the back.
You want the front to be nice and clean.
With the right sides together, fold the fabric in half matching the short folded ends.
Stitch sides with a ⅜” to ½” seam allowance.
Trim to ¼”. Apply Fray Check to the raw edges.
Turn the bag right side out. Check for any loose threads from the back that show in the front. Clip threads if needed.
At the end of the casing near the seam, use a seam ripper or snips to make a small slit in the top layer only of the casing.
Be careful not to cut through both layers or the stitches. Do this on both the front and back.
Apply Fray Check to the area where you made the slits.
Cut your one yard of ribbon into two equal pieces.
Attach a small safety pin to the end of one ribbon. Beginning on the front right side, thread the ribbon through the casing from the front and around the back.
Your ribbon should now look like this. You can stop here if you like and have a tie on just one side.
If you want a drawstring on both sides, take the second ribbon and thread it through the back starting on the side opposite the first set of ribbon ends.
You now have three ribbons on one side.
Turn the sachet over and continue to thread the ribbon through the front.
You should have two ribbon ends on each side of the sachet.
Tie knots at the ends of the ribbons, then pull them to close the sachet.
Your sachet is now ready to fill with your favorite scents. I like to fill my sachets with cotton balls scented with essential oils.
You can also use popular sachet fillings such as dried lavender, rose petals, or cedar chips. These options not only add pleasant aromas but also offer natural moth-repellent properties, perfect for enhancing your handmade sachets.
You can use these same steps to make gift bags. If you like, you can also use other types of fabric instead of organza. Some beginner-friendly alternatives include cotton, tulle, and muslin. These materials not only provide different textures and appearances but encourage you to experiment and find the perfect match for your project.
However you decide to make your sachets, remember to share your projects in the Designs by JuJu Embroidery Blessings Group on Facebook, or use the hashtag #designsbyjuju anywhere on social media. As always, we love to see what you create!
Happy sewing!
