Looking for a fun and easy upcycling project? This cute little denim heart sachet is perfect for filling with potpourri, lavender, or any other aromatherapy blend, or even just stuffing. It's a great way to use up old denim jeans that you no longer wear, and it makes a sweet and thoughtful gift for friends and family.

Denim Heart Sachet

I love adding a little sachet into a gift basket. It's just a fun addition that can be used as an ornament, sprayed with essential oils and tucked into a drawer, or just a little knick-knack to display. They are the perfect gift for anyone on your list! They’re unique, personal, and affordable. Plus, they’re easy to make – even if you don’t have any crafting experience.

You can use any color of denim that you want to create a sachet that perfectly matches the personality of the recipient. And since these sachets are made from upcycled denim, you can feel good about giving something special that also helps the environment. Take it a step further and gift this with a list of these potpourri simmering pot ideas, or alongside a bottle of wine in this denim wine bottle cover.

What Should I Stuff a Sachet With?

There are so many different ways to stuff this denim heart sachet. You can use stuffing like you would for a pillow to make it soft and squishy if you want to go the classic route. Another option is to use plastic pellets inside this heart. These are the type of beads that you find in stuffed animals.

I love to add small amounts of essential oils to make it smell good as well. You can add this in the stuffing or on the pellets. If you forget, you can always add them to the outside.

You can also stuff it with things like potpourri or lavender to make it into an aromatherapy sachet.
If you are trying to use more recycled materials, you can cut the leftover denim into confetti-type pieces and use that to fill the sachet. Other fabrics will also work for the same thing.

What Can This Be Used For?

Now that you have made one, what can you use it for? Well, this is one of those things that is super versatile. Below are some common uses for a sachet that you can consider when making your own from denim.

• Add some potpourri on the inside and use it as an air freshener.
• Sprinkle with essential oils or perfume and place it into your clothing storage to keep things smelling nice.
• Make it a bit smaller and then you can glue or sew on a keychain and use to keep track of your keys in your purse or backpack.
• Hang on the rearview mirror in your car as a sa fun decoration. Just make sure it isn't an obstruction to your view and that your state doesn't have any regulations against items hanging there.
• Hang on your holiday tree as a personalized ornament. This is great for gifting as part of a holiday basket.
• Make them smaller and add them as part of a party favor at a bridal shower or wedding reception.
• Add a carabiner or similar hook to them and use them to hang on a purse or backpack as a fun decoration.

Gift them to others in a gift basket or to use as a holiday ornament. They can even just be tucked into a drawer in your own dresser or wardrobe to add a nice scent to clothing.

Do I Have to Use a Sewing Machine to Make This?

Using a sewing machine can make it easier to sew this denim heart sachet but you do not have to have one. You can easily sew this by hand. Even if you have very little experience sewing. It is that easy to make. A simple stitch is all you need to seal this and keep the stuffing inside.

However, if you are making several of these, having access to a sewing machine can make the process much easier to manage and much faster.

Supplies Needed

• Old blue jeans
• Gold buttons
• Gold chain or charm
• ¼" yellow satin ribbon
• Pillow stuffing
• White thread
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• Hot glue gun
• Hot glue sticks

How to Make a Denim Sachet

Begin by deciding how large you want your heart to be, then cut a piece of denim from a pair of blue jeans that is slightly larger than that. Then, lay a heart-shaped item (such as a box or cookie cutter) on top of the denim and trace around it. If you want it that exact size, then trace about ½" wider around the outside.

Repeat this by cutting a second heart of the same size then stack them so that the outsides are facing each other, and both sides are the interior of the denim.

Now, sew around the outside edge of the heart leaving a ½" to 1" opening on one side.

Turn the heart inside out, then carefully stuff the inside with the cotton batting or cotton balls. If you want to add essential oils to the inside, now is the time to add to the cotton interior.

Then, sew the opening closed.

Now, choose some adornments to go on the outside and attach a chain or charm on one side.

Then add a button on the top and bottom of the chain.

And attach a few buttons in a cluster on the opposite side.

Add a "handle" by cutting a piece of ribbon and folding it into a loop then gluing it to the top of the heart where it dips downward.

More Easy Denim Crafts

Grab that basket of old worn-out blue jeans and rather than throw them out, put them to use in your crafting corner! Cut apart blue jeans and create all sorts of things from purses to flowers. Below are some super easy and fun ideas to put your old denim to use! Make sure that you bookmark these ideas, print out the tutorials, or pin them to a favorite board on Pinterest.

• How to Make a Fashionable Denim Bag
• Stunning Old Denim Patchwork Quilt
• How to Make Drink Coasters Out of Denim Blue Jean Pockets
• 40 Incredible Repurposing Projects for Old Blue Jeans
• Mini Christmas Tree from Old Jeans
• How to Make Flowers Out of Denim Jeans

Finished Project Gallery

This is a perfect addition to a gift basket or even just to hang on a holiday tree!