Blog Party - Dress Up Your Wire Hangers by Thursday

Hi friends!!  My name is Thursday.  I'm over the moon excited to be here on Smile and Wave today.  Rachel is definitely one of my blogging heros so I may have done the watoozie of happiness when she invited me to her party!

A little about me....I'm a compulsive crafter, lifelong thriftier, kitsch enthusiast and, most importantly, mama to the very mischievous Georgia Grace.  I write about these things and more over at My Girl Thursday.

Today I have a quick and easy retro-inspired DIY that will help us all a little pretty to our closets. 

Here's what you'll need:

medium to large sized fabric scraps

wire hanger

straight pins

seam ripper or embroidery scissors

fabric scissors

iron

sewing machine

Place your fabric right side down on a table.  Take your wire hanger and trace around the shoulder portion of the hanger.  Be sure to leave a º inch seam allowance around the edges and also a 1 inch seam allowance at the bottom. (I implore you not to use a black Sharpie for tracing.  I just did that so the markings would be clear in the photo.  Youíve been impolored.)

Repeat this step with a new piece of fabric with the right side up.

Pin your pattern pieces right sides together.

Begin stitching around the edges ñ but leave the bottom edge open!

When you get to the tab at the top of the hanger cover you'll want to fold both sides down and sew over with a longer stitch.  If I had wanted to be all professional I would have pinned this down in the beginning...

Turn out your fabric and iron seams flat.

Double fold your bottom edge and iron flat.

Sew around the edge in its entirety.  If you're really serious about doing an awesome job you may consider pinning down your hem before sewing.  I think we're all learning what kind of a seamstress I tend to be...

So you can poke the hanger hook through youíll need to open a couple of stitches at the top of your cover.  Carefully do this with a seam ripper or embroidery scissors.

Gently slip the hanger hook through the top of the cover and youíre all done!  If youíd like to add a little something extra you can tie a piece of rik-rak or ribbon in a bow around the neck of the hanger.

Thanks for getting crafty with me today.  If youíre feeling adventurous you may want to consider stopping by my blog for more posts on diy, thrifting, baking, vintage fashion and other general gibberish.   

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Thursday, this is going on my summer projects list! I love a pretty AND easy way to reuse wire hangers. You've outdone yourself, lady.

xoxo,
Rachel

Comments

[Morgen]

That is too cute to put clothes on! Love the fabric :)

[erin]

this seems like an easy solution to keep those wider necked tops from slipping..i may need to make some for my closet. thanks for sharing!

[brittany.]

i love love love this giveaway!
I also follow the new smile and wave :)

[brittany.]

oh! and the room in my house that needs the most help would be the living room.. living with three guys makes it hard to decorate according to everyone's tastes!

[Kaitlyn]

In love! Oh my gosh, it reminds me of my sweet grandma's house.

[violet streak]

NO WIRE HANGERS IN THE CLOSET!!!!! unless they are this cute! sorry couldnt resist the mommie dearest!

[Grace]

This is such a fun idea- they would definitely make the most blah things in your closet happier :) I would try this on plastic hangers if I knew how to sew!

[Libby]

Oh, fancy! And they would make my boring uniform so cheerful.

[Megan Lane]

CUTE idea!!

[Ana]

What a great idea! I always feel bad getting rid of those hangers. Now I know what to do with them. Thank you!