Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-05
Sweet SachetS.

Every woman enjoys having her gar
ments emit q Whit OF sweetness when
they ere brought forth from closet and
drawer. It seems to add to their daintf-
ness, hence the popularity of the vari-
Gus eachets. They are rather expen-
sive when purchased from the shops,
so most women feel that they can have
many more II they make them at home
and purchase the ingredients they like
best for the filling.
BIotting paper Is an excellent carry
Ing agent OF odors. SO it is used by
those knowing the secret of it's useful
ness. To make sachets for the bureau
drawers cut one OF the large sheets of
plotting paper the required size, scat
ter over 1t some liquid essence that is
the users favorite perfume. then as il
evaporates lay q thin sheet Of cotton
batting over 1t and scatter over a gem
erous amount OF good sachet powder of
which the heavy damp heliotrope may
be the foundation. Add some spiced
ers. then cover with another sheet of
thin cotton. and over all pompadour
silk in tho colors OF the room. Tuft
with baby ribbon bows and slip-stitch
the edges SO that they may be readily
opened to add fresh powder when IT
trunk tills and hat boxes as well in the
same way.
The ribbon flowers and BUTTERFLIES for
the garter and corset sachets are cas-
the body OF the butterfly hold the
sachet and they are very dainty. For
the dresses hanging IN closets the per-
fumed Spanish feather "peau de Spagne"
Is quite effective. as is tho perfumed
flannel. But both are very expensive.
The silk covered waist and skirt hang
er are perfumed with tho same mix
ture. then sachets Of tho plotting pa
per, six by nine inches. arc made and
fastened together with two inches OF
ribbon, kte-tail fashion. four or ave
In the string. and fastened inside Of ths
skirt, hanging from the hanger 30 that
the skirt may be easily removed and
then the sachet may be dropped among
up in its place. 10
II the powders, perfumes. toilet water.
soaps and bath powders are all or the
same odor 1t is very much moro salts
found very effective II cut into little
squares and tossed while they are damp
with a perfume bath in among the piles
OF lingerie. These may be wet again and
the essential oils WILL perfume an aparto
ment most delightfully."- in q very few min
utes II few drops are added to cup
of boiling W. Ter and kept at boiling point
on an alcohol lamp. The burning OF a
tiny bit of ambergris will produce tina
same results.
Sachet sets are quite popular as we'd
ding gifts and may be embroidered on
linen or silk for the outside cases, or
hand painted on satin or crepe with the
favorite flowers of the brides, the per-
fume inside to carry out the sentiment.
They are also good for layette gifts for
the new little stranger. Some of the
new lace flower hat pins have in the
bulb OF the flower a wee sachet. There
Is a perfumed silk cap that is designed to
slip over the hair after it is dressed, to be
worn for a half hour, or until the rest OF
the toilet Is complete. 1t will perfume tho
hair for the entire day. 1t is fashioned
like a ciose-ftting mob cap, aud could be
made very easily at home. Many ladies
use a tiny bit Of the Spanish leather In
the dress shields as deodorizer. and it
Is very good for the purpose. as damp
ness strengthens Its sweet odor. Many
very particular women put all their shoes
into q very thin cheesecloth bag and hang
it above strongly scented burning pas.
til. This removes all the leathery odos,
which is often unpleasant even when the
shoes are quite new, while the suede shoes
hold the odor quite pleasantly, az do the
gloves. II the woman with rose bed
will but dry in Juno a box full Of rose
leaves for her winter sachets she win be
surprised what a saving they will be In
making q foundation after they are spiced
and prepared in rendering the other per-
fumes and powders more lasting.