Q&A for How to Make Sachets

Use a basic muslin/calico or cheescloth fabric (the mice don't need anything pretty) and make it about the size of a standard bar of soap. Fill with dried peppermint leaves (you can scent with peppermint oil as well), as mice do not like the odor of peppermint. You could also add cloves, cayenne pepper and/or pepper, as mice don't like those spices either. Keep the sachets anywhere you think mice might be entering and in places like under the bed, in cupboards and under the sink.

You could try any sort of potpourri (see Make Potpourri for ideas), dried herbs, spice sticks/bark/seeds such as cinnamon or mace, soap (whole or in large shards), a commercial scented item, etc. Try a few things to see what suits your needs. Always be careful of anything that leaks, oozes or leaves marks though.

A wide range of fabrics are suitable for making sachets, such as cotton (usually the lighter weight versions), Swiss cotton, lightweight synthetic blends, organza, muslin, calico and such. Trial a small piece of fabric if you're not sure how it'll turn out, as it's an easy project you can make in a small size.

Absolutely - if using the stems I would cut them into small prices, though. Both the stems and flowers are scented when it comes to most herbs.

You could, but with open-weave fabric such as aida or linen, first place the powder in two layers of old nylon stocking material tied shut, then place in your pouch.

You may use essential oils, potpurri, spices, or anything that does not contain perfume in the sachet.

You can but it won't work well if you want a long-lasting scent. Try an essential oil about 2 drops/cup and gently mix in orris root (a teaspoon/cup) or other scent fixative.