making padded hangers

Making Padded Hangers

Supplies For Padded Hangers

You will need : Wooden hangers Washed, 100% unbleached cotton

fabric Sewing machine or needle and thread White cotton thread, pins, needle,

scissors and a pencil.

Step One. Modify the hanger needed for the

garment. You may need to remove the bar, or shorten the arm span.

* Do not use metal hangers.

Step Two Lay the hanger on the cotton sheet and

with a pencil lightly trace a outline onto the sheet.

Step Two Continued Cut the outline away from the sheet.

Remember to leave an inch or so to make it easier to work with.

Repeat this step to make the other side.

Step Three Sew the two sides together following

the pencil markings on the cotton. Do not sew the bottom together yet. Remember to leave enough room at

the top for the hook to come through.

Step Four Turn the cover inside out. This leaves

you with the smooth side facing outwards.

Step Five Cut strips of quilt batting, or cotton, to

fit the shape of your hanger. Wrap them securely, but not too

tightly, around the hangers arms starting at the centre near the hook and going to the ends.

Be aware not to over stuff the hanger, it still must fit in the fabric cover.

Step Five continued

Step Six Place the fabric cover over the hook

and stretch to insert arms. If needed, stuff extra cotton in to insure a smooth padding.

Sew the bottom closed. You may have to use a bit of force and pin the seams together to ensure a snug fit and prevent the batting from shifting while sewing.

Step Six Continued

Finished Product