https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/hanger-coats • Posted by Lisa Stickley
There is nothing more infuriating than a tangle of wire coat hangers. Besides, they are not the best things in the wardrobe to look after your favourite silk dresses these easy to make but extremely functional and rather attractive mini coats for those troublesome wire hangers will have your wardrobe organised and stylishly chic in no time. they are also a great way to use up odds and ends of vintage fabric!
There is nothing more infuriating than a tangle of wire coat hangers. Besides, they are not the best things in the wardrobe to look after your favourite silk dresses these easy to make but extremely functional and rather attractive mini coats for those troublesome wire hangers will have your wardrobe organised and stylishly chic in no time. they are also a great way to use up odds and ends of vintage fabric!
Hem the panels. Turn 5mm over to the wrong side along the straight edge and press. repeat this for a second time so the raw edge of the fabric is concealed. pin in place. repeat this for the second panel. stitch the pressed hems, stitching as close to the inside edge of the turned hem as possible for a neat finish. backstitch at the start and finish to fasten the seam.
Join the panels. With right sides facing, place the two pieces together so the two hemmed edges meet. starting at the hemmed base, stitch from a to b. backstitch at the start and finish to fasten the seam. then stitch from c to d. again backstitch at the start and finish to fasten the seam.
Add the hanger. Turn the hanger coat out to the right side and press. fit the coat over the wire hanger, taking the hanger’s ‘neck’ through the hole at the top. hand stitch the hole at the top with a couple of extra stitches to secure.