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How to Make a Simple Deodorizing Pouch

by Gwen Mar 12

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If you’ve been following along in my series on how to have a Naturally Fresh Home, you’ve seen this All Natural Basic Deodorizing Mix.  It smells so good… like spring stowed away on a plane to sneak off and vacation on the balmy shores of Hawaii.

You can just leave it in an open jar, and it will make the room tingle with freshness.

But, I didn’t want to leave the big jar open and lose all it’s potency, so I decided I needed some little pouches to put it in.

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

These little guys are super quick and easy to make. They’re a cute, little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

What you need:

  • Scrap fabric
  • thread
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Machine
  • Basic Deodorizing Mix

How to Make a Simple Deodorizing Pouch

First you need some scrap fabric.  You can make it any size, really.

For my pouch, I cut a rectangle 5″ wide by 10″ long.

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

If you want, you can zig-zag the short edges to really make it nice and finished, but I left them as they were.

Take one side of the rectangle and fold it under {towards the wrong side} about 1/2″.

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

Then, take the other end of the fabric and fold it towards the right side 1 and 1/2 inches and then fold a hem back 1/2 inch as shown in the photo below.

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

Then fold the rectangle in half, right sides together, matching the edges.

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

Sew a 5/8″ seam along the sides, leaving the top open.

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

Trim your seams to 1/4″.

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

Then zig-zag or sew over the edges with an overcast stitch.

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

Turn the little pouch right side out and fill about half-full with All Natural Basic Deodorizer.

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

Then, take your thumbs and flip the little envelope side over.

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

And that’s it.  You have a super-cute, simple deodorizing pouch!

How to make a simple deodorizing pouch.  These little guys are super quick and easy to make!  They're just like a little fabric envelope waiting to hold some deliciously smelling deodorizer!

You can stick this just about anywhere to freshen things up.  Just leave it on the counter or pop it in with your delicates or socks and make them smell fresh!

Interested in learning more about how to have a Naturally Fresh Home?

Just visit my Naturally Fresh Home Gallery!

The Naturally Fresh Home: The All-Natural way to keep your home fresh and clean!

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What the BOLD ones say:

  1. keri @ shaken together says

    Mar 13 at 7:23 am

    I need a truckload of these, Gwen! What a great little idea! I might recruit my momma to sew a few of these for me 🙂

    • Gwen Whitfield says

      Mar 16 at 4:14 pm

      Thanks, Keri! I love mine!

  2. Thea says

    Apr 14 at 9:58 pm

    This is a fabulous idea and so simple to make! It is also a lot better that buying the expensive version. Love it! You can even customize your fragrances and select fabric to fit the room decor!

    • Gwen Whitfield says

      Apr 19 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you, Thea! I love making them!

  3. Susan Marshall says

    Jul 6 at 12:22 am

    Is there a certain type material that works better than others, to really allow the aroma to escape??
    This is a super great and simple fix. Thanks so much for sharing!!!

    • Gwen says

      Jul 10 at 7:49 pm

      I just used a soft cotton fabric, Susan. It works great!

  4. sam says

    Jul 24 at 9:31 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this. Can’t wait to try. But from where I can get essential oils?

    • Gwen says

      Aug 13 at 7:51 pm

      I buy mine from Mountain Rose Herbs. They have wonderful oils are are very, very reasonable in price.

      Gwen

  5. Lori says

    Aug 24 at 8:41 am

    Coffee filters would make great pouches – as would dryer sheets, new or used 🙂

    • Gwen says

      Aug 28 at 2:04 pm

      Yes, they would, Lori! Great idea!

  6. Vanda says

    Sep 11 at 12:43 pm

    Thanks for sharing. Made three pairs in less than a half hour. It’s just what I needed for my stinky shoe cabinet. I’ll be using up my scrap fabrics. Just a great idea. Thanks again.

    • Gwen says

      Sep 24 at 5:30 pm

      Vanda,

      Thanks so much!

      Gwen

  7. T Moore says

    Oct 8 at 5:23 pm

    Gwen how often do you change out the mixture and what is the shelf life of the premix that you make? Thank you!

    • Gwen says

      Oct 19 at 6:44 pm

      I’d say about once a month. The shelf life would be quite a long time if you keep it in a closed jar or air tight container!

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