An elderly friend of mine is 101 years old and she used to make these covered hangers. She is thinking of starting up making them again since her fingers are feeling better and her mind is still sharp.
When I became engaged to my now husband, my Mum covered all my wooden coat hangers with very pretty fabric and made a lavender bag with the same material and attached it with a matching colour ribbon to the hanger. When I think back Mum would have made at least 40 hangers, and I still use them 58years later. What a beautiful memory. Thanks Kate ❤
As a 10 year old I made a set of these coat hangers as a wedding present for my older sister. Instead of wadding I wrapped laddered tights around the wooden hanger . We always used up what we had. Happy memories 😊
Many years ago, Laura Ashley brought out thickly padded coathangers made with curtain fabric. They were so gorgeous and sumptious that I bought as many as I could. Still have them. I would urge anyone to go for thicker wadding so that the hangers are quite plump and luxurious, especially for any garment that has a lot of weight to it.
Kate, I heard someone on a podcast say that they have projects that are "productive procrastination" projects. They allow us to set aside a particularly taxing project for a bit, while it simmers, or we regain motivation for it, and we can "procrastinate productively" with our other smaller projects. Isn't that cool? I like that a lot. Your coat hangers are lovely! 🙏😍💖
I call those projects that I do to help me clear my head for my next big project, “cleansing” or “mindless” projects because it allows me to keep the wheels turning on the big project and my hands busy on a fiddly one! ❤
I AM PROUD TO SAY MY SON WORKS FOR PINTEREST! 😊 HE'S BEEN AN EMPLOYEE FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW AND DOES VERY WELL FOR HIMSELF. I ALWAYS SAY, " I will only be on here for 10 minutes and 2 hours later .." 😂😂
I've been tempted to try to use tea and coffee to due wool no lie. I've dyed wool before with beetroot (fail) and tumeric (success) and onion skin (my favourite)
I'm sitting having my morning coffee. it's 7 am, and a cold, wet, stormy morning in the tropics (all relative!). I welcome the opportunity to go to work in a scarf, jumper and tights 😅. Last night, after having discovered and watched most of your house and garden videos in the past 2 weeks, I pulled out again, the pieces of fabric I chose 3 years ago to make a quilt for a granddaughter. I had made one when her brother was born 7 years ago, first one properly done in 35 years (when I made the top of one for my son but never finished it, as I was unsure how to). The quilt for grandson turned out beautifully - 7 years ago! - with help from a friend quilter who I would ring and she'd advise me along the way. I am hoping to finish my granddaughter's quilt before she turns 4. I don't think I have another 35 years😂! However, I am thinking I might be better off making her a coat hanger for a special dress. She might get it sooner! thank you for this channel Kate. It is often my meditation and calm before and after each stormy day of my high-school teaching job. I will see you again tonight (perhaps on the lime green sofa).😊
I loved these as a child, my mom taught me to crochet covered coat hangers was what she called them. They were gifts for neighbors and friends every year at Christmas. A thoughtful gift that no one else would probably make them.
I still have many crochet covered hangers my grandma made for my mom when she married my dad 57 years ago. Clothes don’t slip off or stretch out. I would love to make more of them, but I haven’t crocheted in more than 40 years and I can’t find a tutorial for the type Grandma made…
You are a lovely soul and I am so thankful you share yourself and your thoughts and projects and journey... I miss all my grandmas so much and I find a delightful peace whenever I watch your videos. Thank you so so much! ❤ Sending love and gratitude to you.
Hello Kate. I just found your channel. Your lovely smile, and your sweet voice, made such a positive difference in my day, so I thank you very much. Your daughter-in-law Anna, truly is blessed to have you for a mother-in-law. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos. Again, thank you. Heartfelt best wishes from Canada 🇨🇦
Years ago I remembered you struggling to organise your wardrobe. If I may say so (if this causes any offence let me know and I'll delete my comment ❤) I'm so proud of you for succeeding in that area. Though remember it's a marathon and not a race. I'm going through my own organisation journey and it's not easy. It's an ongoing challenge. All the best ❤
Hey Kate, Another great project and inspiration. My grandma used to make two tubes....longer than the length of half of the hanger, then the fabric was "gathered". This helped the clothing not to fall off of the hanger. Near the hook, she would fold in the raw edge, and then finish by making it look fancy with a bow or some type of ornament. This project was popular for new brides and new born baby girls dresses.
☺️ You make me think of what I thought my retirement would be like. My health has done me in...in so many ways. I just can no longer do things I've loved to do. I love watching that you can.
Love the look of the Liberty fabrics on the coathangers!! In Australia we also finish the coathanger hooks off by covering them in a colourful 4 mm plastic tubing or a tube of fabric. This prevents any rust forming in our humid temperature as well as disguising the ugliness of the metal hook.
I love this!! Several years ago, I watched a woman who was very organized about having all her ensembles ready to wear. She made covered hangers with the added bonus of a hanging pocket added, maybe 12" deep, to hold all the designated accessories for the garment. An advantage was also noted: her accessories were hidden by the garment.
If the hook can be removed you could sew a fabric tube on the machine without needing to join two halves together. The hook can be screwed back in once the fabric has been put onto the hanger.
Hello. Found your videos this morning and I've been here for 2 hours! I am an 82 year old quilter/seamstress/crafter and I am enjoying watching all of your different projects. Your video has inspired me to make these hangers not only for myself but your idea of making these for gifts has made my Christmas giving so much easier. I'm not sure what I will do for the men in my life but, hey, who says they don't need hangers too. With the right fabric, I might be able to pull it off. Have a Blessed day and keep providing these great videos. I know there are many more to watch in your library. 🫖💕
You’re right! Men use hangers too, and none of their buddies are looking into their closets to see how they hang their clothes, so even the most “manly” man should appreciate them!
If you only have plastic hangers you can still cover them as the wadding would fill it out. With wooden ones, the hook should screw out so you can make a tube on a machine or cover as you have done with the hook out then wind ribbon or a narrow strip of the same material around the hook, cover it with something like modpodge or PVA glue and when dry screw it back to the hanger. Your hole in the fabric can be even smaller and a touch of glue to the edges will stop any loose bits of thread from appearing.
My grandmother used to crochet covers for her wooden coat hangers. I am definitely going to make some covered in fabric from my stash like yours. I love them. While I'm here, please have someone make those wonderful thread holders like yours for your shop. I will buy one or two. :)
Hmmm! I feel a gift project coming on . . . I'm going to incorporate some sprigs of dried lavender from the garden that I look after for the local community, maybe sell a few to fund future garden projects. Thank you.
Funny thing, I have many pretty hangers on my closet, but even with all of the fabric I have I’ve never thought about making them. Thank you for thinking up another thing for me to do! You are like a true friend, because it usually takes a friend to remind you that you have talents and you should use them regularly! Love from across the pond! ♥️👍🙏🤓
Your new tunic top looks lovely, Kate! The hangers for your closet are beautiful! I have admired your curtains for a long time, and am in awe on the patience it took to stitch all those little squares together! They look like stained glass, and are absolutely gorgeous! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
I made some when I became engaged to my now husband and they are over 40 years old now. I used cotton wool instead of batting because it was something I could get hold of easily at the time. Enjoyed watching your video. ❤
And ,Let me say , my dear ,Don’t ever retire , or stop …..creating something awesome out of the boxes of wonderful fabrics that you have in your sewing room!,,
Padded coat hangers are so practical as your clothes stay on and you don’t end up with a pile of clothes in the bottom of your wardrobe. I think you’ll find the hanger part will unscrew then you can make a tube first !!
Kate, I need to make these asap so my clothes don't land on the closet floor!!! Thanks so much for the 💡 idea... Why didn't I think about this? I like small projects sometimes.❤❤❤❤❤
Loved the project. Yes, I will give it a go. Your black and white top is beautiful and beautifully sewn. You did a fantastic job of matching the pattern. Good on you. You might have to rethink “I don't see clothes” because you really do and I love watching you create a garment. Your videos are a joy, Kate. Thank you.
Hi Kate, Lovely project, they look beautiful. I've knitted and crocheted covers for some of my hangers using my left over bright coloured yarns. Made in just the same way but crocheting the cover first then stitching them over padding just like you do your fabric ones. I also then wrap the metal hanging hook with matching yarn and tie a scrap of ribbon round the neck. The Joy of small pieces of beauty can be found in so many different places and truly enhances life xx
I make my own covered hangers, and for family and friends. At the time my childrens’ friends were starting families I managed to find identical child sized wooden hangers to present, appropriately covered and beautifully packaged, as a gift at birth or Christening. They proved to be extremely popular and, to this day, I still get requests for sets.
When I have a project that needs to be thought through, I use the term percolate. I'm not avoiding it, but I'm not working on it because I'm not quite sure what I'm doing with it. Lovely chat and project today. Thank you!
Kate , if I, had the power , I’d shower the world will beautiful ,and artistic people such as us, You give inspiration and the want to make everyday life worth waking up to
Theses are so really so ❤wonderful to use. But. Oh, so now I feel so old. I remember making these in the 70’s. They were brilliant. But have no idea where they went or why I stopped using them. Although I do think was lack of wardrobe space in retrospect. I do remember feeling so very organised. I gathered the wadding and cover fabric rather than fitting them. I also use ‘Country Diary ‘. ❤fabric. I no longer have the book but was a diary of monthly by an Edwardian ? lady. Oh memory Lane. Open it and it’s endless. Thanks for the memories. 😊
Oh yes, nothing new here. I made covered coathangers too in the 70s, either knitted or fabric. Money was tight, so they were my go-to gift for new babies, a little set, with a handmade soft toy.
Yes, it did inspire me. A simple project that would look very pretty in your closet, uses up batting, using very pretty fabric you bought just because it was pretty, and would make very pretty gifts. Also, I wonder if they wouldn't be things to sell at bazaar, especially if you add lavender bags. Thank you. Can't remember if what you are wearing is the clothing you made a couple of episodes back, but if it is, I like it, and you should make a few more. Looks very nice on you.
Who needs to spend hours on Pinterest for inspiration, when we have Kate? I just love watching your videos. I also, like a true Aquarian, like to work around bigger projects like you do, but it's thinking and planning time. I'm definitely going to make these. I bought ones with knitted covers and they are beautiful, but never thought about covering them in fabric. Thank you for the inspiration!
I remember having to crochet covers for hangers in school and hating the process. Now, as an adult, I wish I had kept them. Your liberty hangers are lovely. Right now I am working on a trip around the world using your playlist as a tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
Kate the dress you made is beautiful and looks very comfortable. And I remember covering hangers back in the 70's also. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.
I appreciate that you have so many projects on the go and that you give yourself permission to do so with no guilt. It’s no different than having 3 or 4 books going, or several ideas for the garden or whatever else you’re interested in. Just accept it and be grateful. Life is too short for regrets. ❤️💕👍🏻
Dear Kate, you have really inspired me with your idea. In a few days I'll be getting a new, beautiful wardrobe made of solid wood that I've wanted for a very long time. And what a wonderful idea it is to make these marvellous coat hangers for it! Many, many thanks for this and for all your other often simply heart-warming videos!
I do love watching you create such lovely things for your home, I haven't thought of padded clothes hangers for years until now. I used to crochet mine and would also cover the plastic ones. You bring back such nice memories. I also love the tunic that you made and happy to see you wearing it, another great video. Can't wait to go on your next adventure with the quilt and your family.
Kate, I have binge watched the last 1 year of your channel. I have loved catching up on everything. I loved your kimono-style dressing gown and so many other projects. These coat hangers have inspired me to make some as a Christmas present for my Red Hat group, I have some appropriate fabric. But I have always LOVED your curtains. Thank you for your channel. I'm now going to watch The Last Homely Garden. Cheers from Western Australia.
I love your new blouse. It turned out beautifully and looks wonderful on you. The hangers are such a good idea that I will try. The Liberty scraps are also a good idea and have a way of inserting themselves into our lives. A quiet enjoyment. 😊😊❤❤
Kate you look lovely in your new tunic. What you said about the coat-hangers for gifts is lovely. What about a mix of crochet, knitted and hand-sewen coat-hangers for loved ones( a beautiful memory every time they open their wardrobe and see your ❤️ love albeit being a coat-hanger . The lavender sachets would be the final touch. Do you grow your own lavender and harvest it? I remember when I was a child staying over a friend's place who was a knitter, sewer , crochet and woman who could do anything. I was dusting her bedroom and in her closet was all her dresses she had made on covered coat-hangers. I still remember the awe to this day 45 years later of how beautiful it was to see a row of hand-made dresses.😊❤ Keep going Kate you are beautiful. God bless❤😊🙏
My MIL would knit coat hanger covers and I loved receiving a couple for my birthday. I still treasure them. You have inspired me to make them for my children but with fabric as that's more my thing. Many thanks for sharing.
I’m watching from Pennsylvania in the US. I’ve found a new friend in you! Everything I sew must be by hand, so this is a lovely small project. Thank you, my new friend Kate!
Love this, Kate! Fun project to work on watching tv, etc. while also making something beautiful. Thank-you for sharing this with us and thank-you Anna for the great photography! Pam Miller-Alabama USA
Such a great use of scraps. Love the way your dress turned out. You are so fortunate to have family close by that spend time with you and have so much talent to help.
Love these. We made covered hangers when I was I. HOME economics which was close to 60 years ago. I am going to do this again! However, at the price of Libert in the US I am going to use other fabric. Love the Liberty!
Me too. I am going to use the [non-Liberty] scraps from all the masks 😷 I sewed for my friends and family back in early 2020, a lasting memory of a distressing time we *all* endured together, and most of us came out the other side!❤
This is awesome Kate you come up with such clever ideas. My mother had done the same thing, but she crocheted around the hangers, but she passed away and I never learned how to do that. But this I think I can handle thanks so much again.
One of my favorite quotes is from "Mary Poppins": "Once begun is half done"--it's one of my philosophies on life. Or, as Monty Python often says, "Get on with it!" I love your covered coathangers! They keep slick clothes on easily and beautify the closet (wardrobe). Back in the '70's my Mom (who passed 29 June) had us braiding wire coathangers. I still have quite a few of those. We used several strands of yarn and braided them over the hangers, then knotted them off and finished off the ends as tassels. Lovely! Thanks for sharing!
Kate, lovely touch to every closet. I have crocheted hangars from my Grandma Eva, Great Aunt Myrtle (made over 50 years ago) and most recently I was gifted a dozen crocheted hangars from a friend’s Grandma Pearl. My silky blouses hug them nicely! Love your Liberty Hangars, plan to choose a few of my favorite scraps and make a dozen or two. Gifts, for certain! Blessings, Dawn Central Valley, California
Kate to finish it off I use plastic tubing to cover the hooks. Yours are a beautiful idea. I made these for our seniors Xmas gifts . Some knitted, some I crocheted just because I wanted to have hand sewing while waiting and also smocking. My friends don’t need anything to dust or add to scaling down. Love what you have done for me to kick start me after my illness. Am doing a very intricate quilt. Many thanks. 👏👏👏🐈⬛🐈⬛
What a lovely idea! And so extra nice by liberty fabric.I made knitted ones for my nursery room. I first unscrewed the metal hanger and screwed it back on afterwards. No hole needed. Of course, this only works with wooden hangers. Greetings from the Netherlands!
That is a great project! Loving that little thread holder/pin cushion. What a lovely way to deal with using the same thread without it going away from you
Loved this episode, thanks Kate and Anna❤ My husband’s grandma crocheted covers for hangers over 50 years ago and we’re still using them!! We all cherish them. But, maybe I’ll make some of these to pass along and to use myself. Thanks for the idea.😊
Thank you so much for all of your videos. I have crocheted hangers my husband's "other mom" made us 50 years ago! Some look like she just did them. I was thinking of covering some with my favorite scraps but hadn't gotten to project yet it was a "just one of these days" projects. These would be perfect for watching tv!
Fun project! And Pinterest should have a timer on it. I get in there and it's so hard to get out. But it is also where I go for inspiration. I'm freezing blueberries and making black raspberry jam while listening to you tube clips today. As I love putting up food for the winter I would rather be sewing.
Kate I just found your channel a few weeks ago. You have definitely got me hooked. I loved your English Paper Piecing tutorial ❤❤❤. I never thought I would start this but when I seen Agnes ‘ quilt the video pulled me in . Today I started my EPP hexagon Quilt and I’m so excited! Thank you for inspiring me! I needed something like this right now and this is perfect! I’ve made 8 hexagons so far - with ease thanks to you. Love your channel ❤❤
Have made these for probably 40 years now. Used a different method & batting. Polyester was how I was taught to make them and it left the hanger a lot puffier. I finished the opening with pretty 1/4 inch ribbon tied into a bow, which left it looking lovely. I do like how you wrapped your batting and going forward, I’ll probably use your method, & cotton batting. Thank you for posting this video ❤️❤️☺️.
😊 Am I the first comment? Lol 😂 Anna, I love your sweet spirit and conscientious approach to crafting and to OUR PLANET. All the projects we all value to make our own lives better or more beautiful- hopefully, contribute to the whole of a planet worth preserving for a future. Perhaps a bit naïve to think this way but if we do our own part, we could all have a bit more peace the world around. I know this is about making hangers prettier but if doing something well spurns being proud of our accomplishments and uplifts us as we look in our closet - just think if we would look outward to our neighbors. I love how your videos make me smile and imagine possibilities beyond where I am and I hope them for others. Take care everyone. 🥰
I use to crochet these covers, but you have inspired me to use up my stashes of odd batting pieces and scrap fabrics to give them all a new home/project. Thank you so much.
Kate, these hangers are SO lovely! Thank you for sharing your non-turtorial tutorial. 😅 I want to try these for sure. I may even make some boyish ones for my son's closet. It may make putting his clothes away to be more enjoyable.
❤ Dear Kate, I live in Canada, and I am most delighted to find you on U-Tube tonight! I SO enjoyed your video making these covered coat hangers! They are lovely! You are SO lovely ❤! I hope to find you again!
Hi Kate & Anna I am thrilled and happy every time I watch one of your podcasts. The wonderful relationships you all have are so amazing. Love & respect ❤
My grandmother used to make these when I was a child. She would knit those nylon strips, sew into tubes and insert the wooden hanger then screw in the hook. You can buy different coloured nylon in rolls. You could do the same with fabric tubes, scrunched onto the hanger then screw in the hook. From memory some kind of paper or wadding strips was wound around the wood first.
What i learned from my mother was, using strips of wadding (we name the stif one, batting) turned around the hanger. Then covered with diferent types of covers. Hangers thickly covered, work perfectly for thin cardigans/jerseys
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My grandma used to put one button on the top of the hanger towards each end to help keep things with straps from sliding off.
Clever! Thank you.
What a clever idea😊
Grammas always have wonderful ideas.
@@Fosterfireglass That's a good idea!
Very clever idea
An elderly friend of mine is 101 years old and she used to make these covered hangers. She is thinking of starting up making them again since her fingers are feeling better and her mind is still sharp.
When I became engaged to my now husband, my Mum covered all my wooden coat hangers with very pretty fabric and made a lavender bag with the same material and attached it with a matching colour ribbon to the hanger. When I think back Mum would have made at least 40 hangers, and I still use them 58years later. What a beautiful memory. Thanks Kate ❤
What a thoughtful gift 💝 from the heart from your Mum!
As a 10 year old I made a set of these coat hangers as a wedding present for my older sister. Instead of wadding I wrapped laddered tights around the wooden hanger . We always used up what we had. Happy memories 😊
Ten years old wow! You have talent I’d start making and selling now who could resist a young talent?
Many years ago, Laura Ashley brought out thickly padded coathangers made with curtain fabric. They were so gorgeous and sumptious that I bought as many as I could. Still have them. I would urge anyone to go for thicker wadding so that the hangers are quite plump and luxurious, especially for any garment that has a lot of weight to it.
Kate, I heard someone on a podcast say that they have projects that are "productive procrastination" projects. They allow us to set aside a particularly taxing project for a bit, while it simmers, or we regain motivation for it, and we can "procrastinate productively" with our other smaller projects. Isn't that cool? I like that a lot. Your coat hangers are lovely! 🙏😍💖
On a cooking channel I follow, it's often declared that he doesn't teach recipes, he teaches methods. I think you taught a method here 😊
Wow. You're never too old to learn something new. 82yrs I think I am going to do this to my wooden hangers. Thank you.
I call those projects that I do to help me clear my head for my next big project, “cleansing” or “mindless” projects because it allows me to keep the wheels turning on the big project and my hands busy on a fiddly one! ❤
Yes- I do this, something you can pick up while your head is working out a more complex problem.
The wood hangers at the thrift shop where I volunteer are going to fly out the door this week! Love your new blouse.
I AM PROUD TO SAY MY SON WORKS FOR PINTEREST! 😊 HE'S BEEN AN EMPLOYEE FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW AND DOES VERY WELL FOR HIMSELF. I ALWAYS SAY, " I will only be on here for 10 minutes and 2 hours later .." 😂😂
That tunic turned out nice with that fabric.
Yes it is. Looks very sharp.
I noticed that too. It's lovely.
@@edithmonteith9557Me too!! Sounds like there’s another video I must find and watch 😊❤
When her thread went into her cup of tea, I found myself telling her to get it out. Oh dear I get so connected to these videos.
My thought was - ah, tea dyed thread. 😊
Make it fun - color coordinate your hangars and dresses. 😊
I'm so clumsy! ha ha! xxx
I've been tempted to try to use tea and coffee to due wool no lie. I've dyed wool before with beetroot (fail) and tumeric (success) and onion skin (my favourite)
I'm sitting having my morning coffee. it's 7 am, and a cold, wet, stormy morning in the tropics (all relative!). I welcome the opportunity to go to work in a scarf, jumper and tights 😅. Last night, after having discovered and watched most of your house and garden videos in the past 2 weeks, I pulled out again, the pieces of fabric I chose 3 years ago to make a quilt for a granddaughter. I had made one when her brother was born 7 years ago, first one properly done in 35 years (when I made the top of one for my son but never finished it, as I was unsure how to). The quilt for grandson turned out beautifully - 7 years ago! - with help from a friend quilter who I would ring and she'd advise me along the way. I am hoping to finish my granddaughter's quilt before she turns 4. I don't think I have another 35 years😂! However, I am thinking I might be better off making her a coat hanger for a special dress. She might get it sooner! thank you for this channel Kate. It is often my meditation and calm before and after each stormy day of my high-school teaching job. I will see you again tonight (perhaps on the lime green sofa).😊
I have been missing Anna. Such a wonderful project with lasting pleasure and one that is better done with a loving helper.
@blanca, You've inspired me to pick up where I left off on some projects! And I too watch for the calm, meditative inspiration Kate gives.
@@merrim7765 it's the best thing listening to Kate, right?
@@blancaartgallery So true! : )
Her voice really is lovely! I replay her videos when I can't sleep....🐑🐑
I loved these as a child, my mom taught me to crochet covered coat hangers was what she called them. They were gifts for neighbors and friends every year at Christmas. A thoughtful gift that no one else would probably make them.
I still have many crochet covered hangers my grandma made for my mom when she married my dad 57 years ago. Clothes don’t slip off or stretch out. I would love to make more of them, but I haven’t crocheted in more than 40 years and I can’t find a tutorial for the type Grandma made…
I love the new blouse you made!!! Looks absolutely lovely on you!!!
I was admiring it too!! 🥰🇨🇦
You are a lovely soul and I am so thankful you share yourself and your thoughts and projects and journey... I miss all my grandmas so much and I find a delightful peace whenever I watch your videos. Thank you so so much! ❤ Sending love and gratitude to you.
Also, make some little lavender bags to hang from the hangers. 🥰
Oh goodness, I was thinking the same thing. I have loads of lavender drying right now.
Thank you for having me in your home.
I love visiting you. 🥰
Hello Kate. I just found your channel. Your lovely smile, and your sweet voice, made such a positive difference in my day, so I thank you very much. Your daughter-in-law Anna, truly is blessed to have you for a mother-in-law. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos.
Again, thank you.
Heartfelt best wishes from Canada 🇨🇦
Years ago I remembered you struggling to organise your wardrobe. If I may say so (if this causes any offence let me know and I'll delete my comment ❤) I'm so proud of you for succeeding in that area. Though remember it's a marathon and not a race. I'm going through my own organisation journey and it's not easy. It's an ongoing challenge. All the best ❤
Hey Kate, Another great project and inspiration. My grandma used to make two tubes....longer than the length of half of the hanger, then the fabric was "gathered". This helped the clothing not to fall off of the hanger. Near the hook, she would fold in the raw edge, and then finish by making it look fancy with a bow or some type of ornament. This project was popular for new brides and new born baby girls dresses.
☺️ You make me think of what I thought my retirement would be like. My health has done me in...in so many ways. I just can no longer do things I've loved to do. I love watching that you can.
Love the look of the Liberty fabrics on the coathangers!! In Australia we also finish the coathanger hooks off by covering them in a colourful 4 mm plastic tubing or a tube of fabric. This prevents any rust forming in our humid temperature as well as disguising the ugliness of the metal hook.
So smart! Thanks for the inspiration 😊b
So smart!! Thanks for that inspiration 😊
There going to be thousands of these gifted this Christmas ❤ sometimes little projects are just what we need to reset ourselves. Thanks Kate ❤
I love this!! Several years ago, I watched a woman who was very organized about having all her ensembles ready to wear. She made covered hangers with the added bonus of a hanging pocket added, maybe 12" deep, to hold all the designated accessories for the garment. An advantage was also noted: her accessories were hidden by the garment.
Now that’s a great idea 👍🏻💕
I think I would glue them first then oversew it
If the hook can be removed you could sew a fabric tube on the machine without needing to join two halves together. The hook can be screwed back in once the fabric has been put onto the hanger.
I sometimes add a bag with the color coordinated foundations and hosiery or socks. A sewn bag would be much nicer. Thank you!
wow - that's organised! xxx
Hello. Found your videos this morning and I've been here for 2 hours! I am an 82 year old quilter/seamstress/crafter and I am enjoying watching all of your different projects. Your video has inspired me to make these hangers not only for myself but your idea of making these for gifts has made my Christmas giving so much easier. I'm not sure what I will do for the men in my life but, hey, who says they don't need hangers too. With the right fabric, I might be able to pull it off. Have a Blessed day and keep providing these great videos. I know there are many more to watch in your library. 🫖💕
You’re right! Men use hangers too, and none of their buddies are looking into their closets to see how they hang their clothes, so even the most “manly” man should appreciate them!
If you only have plastic hangers you can still cover them as the wadding would fill it out.
With wooden ones, the hook should screw out so you can make a tube on a machine or cover as you have done with the hook out then wind ribbon or a narrow strip of the same material around the hook, cover it with something like modpodge or PVA glue and when dry screw it back to the hanger. Your hole in the fabric can be even smaller and a touch of glue to the edges will stop any loose bits of thread from appearing.
My grandmother used to crochet covers for her wooden coat hangers. I am definitely going to make some covered in fabric from my stash like yours. I love them. While I'm here, please have someone make those wonderful thread holders like yours for your shop. I will buy one or two. :)
I spied that nifty item too, and immediately thought “how could I get myself one or a few of those gadgets?” 😊
Hmmm! I feel a gift project coming on . . . I'm going to incorporate some sprigs of dried lavender from the garden that I look after for the local community, maybe sell a few to fund future garden projects. Thank you.
Funny thing, I have many pretty hangers on my closet, but even with all of the fabric I have I’ve never thought about making them. Thank you for thinking up another thing for me to do!
You are like a true friend, because it usually takes a friend to remind you that you have talents and you should use them regularly!
Love from across the pond!
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Your new tunic top looks lovely, Kate! The hangers for your closet are beautiful! I have admired your curtains for a long time, and am in awe on the patience it took to stitch all those little squares together! They look like stained glass, and are absolutely gorgeous! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
Yes, it looks quite comfortable.
Oh thank you! xxx
I made some when I became engaged to my now husband and they are over 40 years old now. I used cotton wool instead of batting because it was something I could get hold of easily at the time. Enjoyed watching your video. ❤
And ,Let me say , my dear ,Don’t ever retire , or stop …..creating something awesome out of the boxes of wonderful fabrics that you have in your sewing room!,,
Padded coat hangers are so practical as your clothes stay on and you don’t end up with a pile of clothes in the bottom of your wardrobe. I think you’ll find the hanger part will unscrew then you can make a tube first !!
I was thinking that myself,u could machine the cover first Kate then add the wire last.,! Thanks gor a great visit.take care Pauline
Kate, I need to make these asap so my clothes don't land on the closet floor!!! Thanks so much for the 💡 idea... Why didn't I think about this? I like small projects sometimes.❤❤❤❤❤
I love these beautiful hangers and I also love the way your dress turned out, it looks great on you!
Loved the project. Yes, I will give it a go.
Your black and white top is beautiful and beautifully sewn. You did a fantastic job of matching the pattern. Good on you. You might have to rethink “I don't see clothes” because you really do and I love watching you create a garment. Your videos are a joy, Kate. Thank you.
Hi Kate,
Lovely project, they look beautiful. I've knitted and crocheted covers for some of my hangers using my left over bright coloured yarns. Made in just the same way but crocheting the cover first then stitching them over padding just like you do your fabric ones. I also then wrap the metal hanging hook with matching yarn and tie a scrap of ribbon round the neck. The Joy of small pieces of beauty can be found in so many different places and truly enhances life xx
I make my own covered hangers, and for family and friends. At the time my childrens’ friends were starting families I managed to find identical child sized wooden hangers to present, appropriately covered and beautifully packaged, as a gift at birth or Christening. They proved to be extremely popular and, to this day, I still get requests for sets.
When I have a project that needs to be thought through, I use the term percolate. I'm not avoiding it, but I'm not working on it because I'm not quite sure what I'm doing with it. Lovely chat and project today. Thank you!
Kate , if I, had the power , I’d shower the world will beautiful ,and artistic people such as us, You give inspiration and the want to make everyday life worth waking up to
Theses are so really so ❤wonderful to use. But. Oh, so now I feel so old. I remember making these in the 70’s. They were brilliant. But have no idea where they went or why I stopped using them. Although I do think was lack of wardrobe space in retrospect. I do remember feeling so very organised. I gathered the wadding and cover fabric rather than fitting them. I also use ‘Country Diary ‘. ❤fabric. I no longer have the book but was a diary of monthly by an Edwardian ? lady. Oh memory Lane. Open it and it’s endless. Thanks for the memories. 😊
Thank YOU for the memories! Yes, I decorated my house (bed linen, wall paper, curtains etc) with Country Diary patterns!
I have country diary wall paper in my bathroom. Pretty!
Oh yes, nothing new here. I made covered coathangers too in the 70s, either knitted or fabric. Money was tight, so they were my go-to gift for new babies, a little set, with a handmade soft toy.
I have the Edith Holden books but never knew about the fabric. Now I'll be online looking for that. 😊
@jillwestgarth9495 Errr, that was 70s and 80s (oooerrrr, crikey, 50 years ago!🤪). The fabric might not be available now.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit with you today Kate!
Yes, it did inspire me. A simple project that would look very pretty in your closet, uses up batting, using very pretty fabric you bought just because it was pretty, and would make very pretty gifts. Also, I wonder if they wouldn't be things to sell at bazaar, especially if you add lavender bags. Thank you. Can't remember if what you are wearing is the clothing you made a couple of episodes back, but if it is, I like it, and you should make a few more. Looks very nice on you.
Who needs to spend hours on Pinterest for inspiration, when we have Kate? I just love watching your videos. I also, like a true Aquarian, like to work around bigger projects like you do, but it's thinking and planning time. I'm definitely going to make these. I bought ones with knitted covers and they are beautiful, but never thought about covering them in fabric. Thank you for the inspiration!
I'm inspired to make these hangers now. Like the idea of adding a lavender bag to the hanger.🤠
I remember having to crochet covers for hangers in school and hating the process. Now, as an adult, I wish I had kept them. Your liberty hangers are lovely. Right now I am working on a trip around the world using your playlist as a tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
Kate the dress you made is beautiful and looks very comfortable. And I remember covering hangers back in the 70's also. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.
I appreciate that you have so many projects on the go and that you give yourself permission to do so with no guilt. It’s no different than having 3 or 4 books going, or several ideas for the garden or whatever else you’re interested in. Just accept it and be grateful. Life is too short for regrets. ❤️💕👍🏻
Dear Kate, you have really inspired me with your idea. In a few days I'll be getting a new, beautiful wardrobe made of solid wood that I've wanted for a very long time. And what a wonderful idea it is to make these marvellous coat hangers for it! Many, many thanks for this and for all your other often simply heart-warming videos!
I do love watching you create such lovely things for your home, I haven't thought of padded clothes hangers for years until now. I used to crochet mine and would also cover the plastic ones. You bring back such nice memories. I also love the tunic that you made and happy to see you wearing it, another great video. Can't wait to go on your next adventure with the quilt and your family.
Kate, I have binge watched the last 1 year of your channel. I have loved catching up on everything. I loved your kimono-style dressing gown and so many other projects. These coat hangers have inspired me to make some as a Christmas present for my Red Hat group, I have some appropriate fabric. But I have always LOVED your curtains. Thank you for your channel. I'm now going to watch The Last Homely Garden. Cheers from Western Australia.
I love your new blouse. It turned out beautifully and looks wonderful on you. The hangers are such a good idea that I will try. The Liberty scraps are also a good idea and have a way of inserting themselves into our lives. A quiet enjoyment. 😊😊❤❤
What a great idea for Christmas gifts. Love your new tunic. Great job
Hello Kate, what a lovely way to use up colourful scraps of fabric and those odd pieces of wadding! 👏👏👏
I remember when in junior scool many moons ago. (Just turned 60 !) I knitted a cover for the coat hanger.
With all that lovely liberty I'm sure these coat-hangers will find their way out of the wardrobe and on display around the house. So pretty.😊
Who doesn't need an Anna? Lucky you! Nice project, Kate.
Anna!!!!👏👏👏❤
Thank you Kate for all your fun projects in and around the house. From quilts to gift projects. Love getting inspired by you. Have a blessed day. ❤
Kate you look lovely in your new tunic. What you said about the coat-hangers for gifts is lovely. What about a mix of crochet, knitted and hand-sewen coat-hangers for loved ones( a beautiful memory every time they open their wardrobe and see your ❤️ love albeit being a coat-hanger . The lavender sachets would be the final touch. Do you grow your own lavender and harvest it? I remember when I was a child staying over a friend's place who was a knitter, sewer , crochet and woman who could do anything. I was dusting her bedroom and in her closet was all her dresses she had made on covered coat-hangers. I still remember the awe to this day 45 years later of how beautiful it was to see a row of hand-made dresses.😊❤ Keep going Kate you are beautiful. God bless❤😊🙏
My MIL would knit coat hanger covers and I loved receiving a couple for my birthday. I still treasure them. You have inspired me to make them for my children but with fabric as that's more my thing. Many thanks for sharing.
What a GREAT way to use up your favorite fabric scraps!
You are a joy to watch! Thank you!! ❤
I’m watching from Pennsylvania in the US. I’ve found a new friend in you! Everything I sew must be by hand, so this is a lovely small project. Thank you, my new friend Kate!
If one has clothing with spaghetti straps you could sew a button or a large pearl on each end to help with holding the item on the hanger
Love this, Kate! Fun project to work on watching tv, etc. while also making something beautiful. Thank-you for sharing this with us and thank-you Anna for the great photography! Pam Miller-Alabama USA
Such a great use of scraps. Love the way your dress turned out. You are so fortunate to have family close by that spend time with you and have so much talent to help.
What nice gift ideas! As well a gift for myself.
Absolutely! xxx
Love these. We made covered hangers when I was I. HOME economics which was close to 60 years ago. I am going to do this again!
However, at the price of Libert in the US I am going to use other fabric. Love the Liberty!
Me too. I am going to use the [non-Liberty] scraps from all the masks 😷 I sewed for my friends and family back in early 2020, a lasting memory of a distressing time we *all* endured together, and most of us came out the other side!❤
Lovely gift to make for my daughters. Thank you so much for the idea and demonstration. So glad I found your channel today!❤
Thank you Kate, you are so in tune, appreciate that, from the other end of the earth, Cape Town, (soggy and cold just know)
Love Liberty.
I love these clothes hangers. I made some with lavender inside. Just squeeze the hanger a bit when you hang up your clothes and it will smell lovely.
This is awesome Kate you come up with such clever ideas. My mother had done the same thing, but she crocheted around the hangers, but she passed away and I never learned how to do that. But this I think I can handle thanks so much again.
Your new dress you made, is just lovely on you!
One of my favorite quotes is from "Mary Poppins": "Once begun is half done"--it's one of my philosophies on life. Or, as Monty Python often says, "Get on with it!" I love your covered coathangers! They keep slick clothes on easily and beautify the closet (wardrobe). Back in the '70's my Mom (who passed 29 June) had us braiding wire coathangers. I still have quite a few of those. We used several strands of yarn and braided them over the hangers, then knotted them off and finished off the ends as tassels. Lovely! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. These hangers make a great gift idea too.
Kate, lovely touch to every closet. I have crocheted hangars from my Grandma Eva, Great Aunt Myrtle (made over 50 years ago) and most recently I was gifted a dozen crocheted hangars from a friend’s Grandma Pearl. My silky blouses hug them nicely! Love your Liberty Hangars, plan to choose a few of my favorite scraps and make a dozen or two. Gifts, for certain!
Blessings, Dawn
Central Valley, California
Love your videos so much reminds me of a cross between a good teacher and childhood memories of children's TV...in a good way I'm 56
Kate to finish it off I use plastic tubing to cover the hooks. Yours are a beautiful idea. I made these for our seniors Xmas gifts . Some knitted, some I crocheted just because I wanted to have hand sewing while waiting and also smocking. My friends don’t need anything to dust or add to scaling down. Love what you have done for me to kick start me after my illness. Am doing a very intricate quilt. Many thanks. 👏👏👏🐈⬛🐈⬛
These covers are making me nostalgic for my gran, she used to make these for us. I may be tempted to make some myself. These are lovely. Thanks Kate.
What a lovely idea! And so extra nice by liberty fabric.I made knitted ones for my nursery room. I first unscrewed the metal hanger and screwed it back on afterwards. No hole needed. Of course, this only works with wooden hangers. Greetings from the Netherlands!
That is a great project! Loving that little thread holder/pin cushion. What a lovely way to deal with using the same thread without it going away from you
These would be a wonderful gift with matching sachet as another person mentioned. Housewarming, wedding, or even off to college gift!
Hello Kate! Thank you for another soul-soothing video!
Great idea and less expensive than buying padded hangers.
Loved this episode, thanks Kate and Anna❤ My husband’s grandma crocheted covers for hangers over 50 years ago and we’re still using them!! We all cherish them. But, maybe I’ll make some of these to pass along and to use myself. Thanks for the idea.😊
Thank you so much for all of your videos. I have crocheted hangers my husband's "other mom" made us 50 years ago! Some look like she just did them. I was thinking of covering some with my favorite scraps but hadn't gotten to project yet it was a "just one of these days" projects. These would be perfect for watching tv!
Fun project! And Pinterest should have a timer on it. I get in there and it's so hard to get out. But it is also where I go for inspiration. I'm freezing blueberries and making black raspberry jam while listening to you tube clips today. As I love putting up food for the winter I would rather be sewing.
Kate I just found your channel a few weeks ago. You have definitely got me hooked. I loved your English Paper Piecing tutorial ❤❤❤. I never thought I would start this but when I seen Agnes ‘ quilt the video pulled me in . Today I started my EPP hexagon Quilt and I’m so excited! Thank you for inspiring me! I needed something like this right now and this is perfect! I’ve made 8 hexagons so far - with ease thanks to you. Love your channel ❤❤
I LOVE your Calico Kitty. She looks just like my cat of 53 years ago. Her name was Flower. Thank you - It brought such happy memories to me today.
I love your dress, Kate. It's very flattering, and you've done a beautiful job.
Have made these for probably 40 years now. Used a different method & batting. Polyester was how I was taught to make them and it left the hanger a lot puffier. I finished the opening with pretty 1/4 inch ribbon tied into a bow, which left it looking lovely. I do like how you wrapped your batting and going forward, I’ll probably use your method, & cotton batting. Thank you for posting this video ❤️❤️☺️.
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Anna, I love your sweet spirit and conscientious approach to crafting and to OUR PLANET.
All the projects we all value to make our own lives better or more beautiful- hopefully, contribute to the whole of a planet worth preserving for a future.
Perhaps a bit naïve to think this way but if we do our own part, we could all have a bit more peace the world around.
I know this is about making hangers prettier but if doing something well spurns being proud of our accomplishments and uplifts us as we look in our closet - just think if we would look outward to our neighbors.
I love how your videos make me smile and imagine possibilities beyond where I am and I hope them for others. Take care everyone. 🥰
Love to see you in your top you made. Watching that video encouraged me and seeing you wear the finished clothing is the cherry on top!❤
I use to crochet these covers, but you have inspired me to use up my stashes of odd batting pieces and scrap fabrics to give them all a new home/project. Thank you so much.
Kate, these hangers are SO lovely! Thank you for sharing your non-turtorial tutorial. 😅 I want to try these for sure. I may even make some boyish ones for my son's closet. It may make putting his clothes away to be more enjoyable.
❤ Dear Kate, I live in Canada, and I am most delighted to find you on U-Tube tonight! I SO enjoyed your video making these covered coat hangers! They are lovely! You are SO lovely ❤! I hope to find you again!
Hi Kate & Anna
I am thrilled and happy every time I watch one of your podcasts. The wonderful relationships you all have are so amazing.
Love & respect ❤
My grandmother used to make these when I was a child. She would knit those nylon strips, sew into tubes and insert the wooden hanger then screw in the hook. You can buy different coloured nylon in rolls. You could do the same with fabric tubes, scrunched onto the hanger then screw in the hook. From memory some kind of paper or wadding strips was wound around the wood first.
When I was little my Mom had a friend who made something very similar. Very neat. Thank you for the memory. 💕
What i learned from my mother was, using strips of wadding (we name the stif one, batting) turned around the hanger. Then covered with diferent types of covers. Hangers thickly covered, work perfectly for thin cardigans/jerseys