I added a sachet liner that I crocheted from some cotton thread so you could remove it from the cassette tape sachet. I filled the liner with some spicy potpourri before closing the end up. Then I just inserted the liner inside the sachet.

This is a quick and easy recycled crafting project which requires just a small amount of materials. The result is a pretty sachet that makes a great gift idea.
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Free Cassette Tape Sachet Pattern

Materials needed:
2 Cassette tapes (only 1/8 of a reel used on each)
1 oz Lion Brand Lion ribbon yarn
One bead for drawstring
Small amount of #10 Cotton thread for liner

Hooks:
“J” (6 mm) U.S. size metal crochet hook
“C” (2.75 mm) U.S. size metal crochet hook

Description: Crocheted Sachet Bag –
Bag measures 4-1/2” wide and 5” long

Directions:
Ch 15

Rnd 1
Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea chain st down to end. Then continue around other side of chain by working a Hdc in ea st to other end.

Rnd 2 -11
Hdc in each st around to first end then Hdc in ea st around to other end. Do not connect at end of rounds, just continue working Hdc’s in rounds as this creates a seamless bag.

Rnd 12 (Eyelet round)
*Ch 1, sk one st, Hdc in next st*. Repeat between * and end with a sl st into the beginning ch1.

Rnd 13
Ch 1, work 3 Hdc in ea ch 1 space of the prior round. End with sl st into the beginning ch 1.
Fasten off and weave ends under on inside of the bag.

Drawstring:
Double over a double strand of cassette tape and one strand of ribbon yarn. Your final drawing will be 4 strands of cassette tape and 2 strands of ribbon yarn. Weave through the eyelet round with the drawstring. Add a bead through the ends and tie a knot at the end of the drawstring.

Sachet Liner:
With C hook, ch 24. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea st down to the end. Then continue around the corner by working Sc in ea st down the back side of beg chain. Continue working Sc in rounds without joining for 29 rounds. Stuff your sachet liner with potpourri or other fragrant material. Close the top of your sachet liner by working a round of Sc through both top stitches of bag. FO.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Ea – Each
FO – Finish Off
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rnd – Round
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I finally got around to crocheting a Barbie fashion doll dress out of recycled cassette tape. It’s been something that I have wanted to complete way back when I crocheted my Barbie doll purses. I had fun digging out my old Barbie doll which hasn’t had a clothes change in probably 30 years. The old girl looks pretty good for being at least 40 years old. I thought the gold boots really went well with her new halter dress too. I also whipped up a little hat to go with her new outfit.

You use just a small amount of cassette tape to crochet this outfit. Use the link above to choose a purse or shoulder bag to finish off your recycled Barbie outfit. I hope you all have as much fun making this outfit as I did. Enjoy!

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Free Barbie Fashion Doll Halter Dress & Hat Pattern

Material: Cassette Tape
Hook: “E” crochet hook

Halter Dress
With cassette tape as yarn, Ch 24, Sl St to join in first st of chain to form ring.

Rnd 1
Ch 2, Hdc around entire ring chain (insert hook under ring & draw up loop around complete chain), join with Sl St at top of ch 2. (Approx. 37 Hdc’s)

Rnd 2
Ch 2, *work 1 Hdc together over next 2 sts (dec. made)*, repeat between * and join with Sl St at top of ch 2 at end of rnd.
Tip: Check fit on doll. This beginning bodice piece should slip over the breast area. Adjust sts as needed for fit. You will now be working bodice down towards waist.

Rnd 3
Ch 2, Hdc in same st and in ea st in rnd. Join with Sl St at top of ch 2.

Rnd 4 – 8
Repeat rnd 3.

Rnd 9
Ch 2, Hdc in ea st around to side of dress, work 2 Hdc at side. Then Hdc in ea st around to opposite side, work 2 Hdc at this side of dress, finish rnd by working Hdc in ea remaining st of rnd. Join with Sl St at top of ch 2.

Rnd 10 – 18
Ch 2, Hdc in ea st of rnd, join with Sl St at top of ch 2. Adjust your sts to create the lower skirt area of dress. Tighter or looser depending on your desired look of dress.

Fasten off and weave ends under on inside.

Tie Strap:
Create a tie for halter by using either ribbon yarn or combine one strand of cassette tape and ribbon yarn. Sc chain to desired length and FO. Trim the ends off and weave through the front of dress. Tie behind the neck.

Hat
Ch 5, Sl St to join in first st of chain to form ring.

Rnd 1
Ch 1, work 8 Sc in ring. Don’t join but mark beginning of rnd. Continue to work in rnds without joining st.

Rnd 2
Work 2 Sc in ea sts in rnd.

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