Make a padded coathanger
Turn remnants of fabric into padded coat hangers that will pretty up your wardrobe
What you'll need
● 2.5oz wadding (90cm wide)
● Wooden hanger
● Light cotton fabric, dress fabric or silk
● Needle and thread
● Dressmaking scissors
● Glue
● Fabric flowers or bows to decorate
Start by cutting a strip of 2.5oz wadding measuring L180cm by W6cm. Glue or staple one end to the end of your hanger. Wrap the wadding around the hanger, overlapping a little so it is completely covered. Fold the other end over and secure in place.
Cut out a piece of your chosen fabric, measuring L85cm x W15cm. With the right sides together, fold in half along the length and sew the short edges together. Turn the right way out, and press, turning in a hem of 15mm along the raw edges.
About 5mm from the folded edge make a row of small running stitches. Do the same along the open edges to join them, starting at one end and stopping when you reach the centre. Slip the hanger into this end, then finish the running stitch along the top edge. Gather up to fit and tie off the threads. Finish by sewing on pretty flowers or bows.
Feature: Denise Brock. Photos: Susie Bell. Styling: Holly Jolliffe
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