Pattern for covering clothes hangers
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Comments (5)My grandmother used to use rug yarn half hitched around a hanger. She used wire hangers, but I don't see why you couldn't use plastic, other that it would obviously take more yarn. She would start at the tip of the hook by taping the tail, then carefully make her first few half hitch knots. After that it was easy to keep them from sliding off the end. At the place where the hanger divides, she would just keep going along one side, and end at the other end of the divide. I can't remember exactly how she finished that end. I do remember her taking a couple of seperate pieces about 6-8 inches long and tieing a bow around the neck of the hanger. You could probably use an acrylic chunky or bulky weight yarn now. I have no idea how much yarn she used per hanger. Probably 3 - 5 times the measurement of the hanger, which would probably depend on the thickness of the hanger. She would measure off how much she needed, I'm sure when she learned to do this that she was told how much she needed, then roll the length into a ball, which made it easy to make the knots. I hope I explained this so you can understand it. They are wonderful hangers! I still have a few. The clothes don't slide off. My mom used to sometimes use crochet thread and single crochet a strip of 5 stitches however long it took to cover the length of the hanger, then whip stitch it over the hanger. Tami...See Morecrochet clothes hangers
Comments (10)The nicest ones I have seen have been simple wood hangers with crochet over them. You crochet a strip wide enough to wrap around the wood, and then you whip stitch it shut. Then you wrap the hook part or crochet around it too. Tie a ribbon or crocheted flower at the join of the hook and the cross bar to hide any seams or glue joins. I have seen patterns on the internet, so try googling for them. I have just crocheted over a wire hanger too, and that works nicely for holding onto slippery clothes like nightgowns, sun dresses, and scoop neck tops....See More42 inch round table cloth pattern?
Comments (4)I agree, Sheilajoyce, would perhaps work out better you could choose your own pattern likes that way. Is there sugar and cream ecru out there, try Herrschners, they might be able to help in the color department. Very good, and also good luck in your venture. Shaddy...See MoreHow would you cover a Clothes Hanger with Fabric???
Comments (4)There are many ways to cover hangers but one of the most unique ones I have seen is to cut a pattern the shape of the top part of the hanger & about 6" on the sides, straight across the bottom. Back one piece & front, cut about the bottom of the hanger & add a seam allowance to insert a zipper there. Finish off a section on the top where the hanger will go through. Place right sides together & seam all way around. Leave zipper partly open before doing this so you can get your hand inside to finish unzipping it to turn it. These can go under things seldom worn for hiding places or to put accessories to wear with the garment...Whatever the heart desires....See Moreree3
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