How to Make Padded Ribbon Coat Hangers

Take luxurious care of your clothes with these easy to make padded hangers.

Things You'll Need

• batting
• scissors
• wooden coat hangers
• needle and thread
• 3" wide satin ribbon
• various ribbons

Instructions

1. Cut a 2" strip of batting and wind it around the wooden part of the hanger. Secure it with a couple of stitches at each end.

2. Cut a long, narrow rectangle of batting to cover the hanger lenthwise. Fold it over the bound batting and sew it in place neatly along the top edge.

3. Cut two lengths of wide satin ribbon and stitch each end in a curve with right sides together. Stitch along one long edge of the ribbon and turn to the right side.

4. Fit the cover over the hanger and slip stitch the top edges.

5. Decorate with various ribbons or make small roses and leaves out of ribbons and attach.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish