How to Turn a Wire Hanger into a Cloth One

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Are you bent out of shape over damage to your clothes caused by wire hangers? Don't buy new ones -- follow these easy steps to modify hangers you already have.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Wire hanger
Ruler
Tissue paper
Pencil
Scissors
1 yd Yard of thick fabric
Clothespins
Needle and thread
Ribbon

Step 1: Trace and cut pattern

Place the hanger flat on the tissue paper and trace it, leaving a gap for the hook and adding a quarter-inch to the top two sides and two inches to the bottom to allow for a seam. Cut out the pattern.

Tip: Keep the pattern so it can be used to make more covers later.

Step 2: Cut the fabric

Fold the fabric in half and pin the pattern to it with clothespins. Cut the fabric and create two identical pieces.

Step 3: Sew the top

Place the two pieces against each other with the outsides facing each other, so the cover is inside out. Sew the top two sides together, using the extra quarter-inch as the seam. Don't sew the bottom together, otherwise you won't be able to slip the cover over the hanger.

Step 4: Sew the sides

Turn the cover right-side out. Fold the bottom half-inch of each side inward and sew the sides together. Leave the top of the hanger cover unsewn, creating an opening for the hanger hook.

Step 5: Make an opening

At the top, where you left the gap, cut a half-inch long, one-inch wide tab on both pieces of fabric. Tuck the two tabs inside the cover to allow the hook of the hanger to poke through without catching on the fabric.

Step 6: Cover

Slide the cover over the hanger. Sew the bottom seams together if you wish. Then, tie a ribbon on the hook to add a pretty touch. Now your clothes will store better, without damage.

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[shaolinmantis77]

It would be cheaper and quicker to buy plastic hangers from Wal-Mart.....

[crunkman407]

Thats suchh a pain in the ass for one hanger.

[493hasan]

I Like This Program which make people easy Life - Thanks

[GARYindeed]

its a fuckin hanger bitch!

[SilentxAssassinx09]

"the result of actually watching this"

:|

[kirbzftw]

well i cant see the fun in making cloth hangers. i can understand how this would be helpful for old people, because they dont have much left to do physically, but anyone below age 70 i cant see enjoying this. just buy some damn hangers lol

[crazywanch101]

Me either (:{

[crazywanch101]

She probably uploaded this for people who like to make things and who don't like to spend money on plastic hangers . Even though it is smart to buy them .

[kirbzftw]

who the fuck buys wire hangers anymore? WHY WOULD YOU UPLOAD THIS?!

[Jascx]

A time-consuming and inefficient solution to a non-existent problem.

This should be Howcast's motto.

[faylinameir]

i dont think i wanna know lol

[Probewitch]

If Jefferson could do it, so can I.