DIY to make covered hangers step by step
In today’s tutorial, we’ll show you a very easy and practical way to prevent clothes from slipping off hangers and create a visually organized and super cute wardrobe. You’ll learn how to cover hangers with non-slip fabric ribbons. What do you think of the idea?
Whether you have a closed closet, a wardrobe, or a wheeled rack with all your clothes in sight, this tutorial will teach you how to cover wooden hangers, decorate plastic hangers, add childlike colors to hangers, and all the magnificent ideas you can think of.
What you’ll find in this tutorial:
1. Ideas for showcasing your hangers covered with fabric ribbons
We are sure you don’t use hangers around the house solely for their finish. But imagine for a moment that these hangers are covered with beautiful and high-quality ribbons. It’s almost certain that you won’t mind showing them off. In fact, you’ll love showcasing them.
Do you want some ideas for your hangers covered with fabric ribbons?
- Closets. Obviously, this is the first idea that comes to mind when we think about hangers. Imagine the look of your closet with all the hangers decorated in the color range you prefer. And no more slipping clothes!
- Entryway hanger. Many homes have a coat hanger in the entryway, whether it’s a closet or a visible hanger. These visible hangers are usually hook-style, and coats and jackets can deform on them. For heavier clothing like coats, we recommend decorating sturdy wooden hangers.
- Bathrooms. The sink is another place where your lovely hangers covered with fabric ribbons will be very useful. Where else do you hang your bathrobe?
And now that you know all the possibilities of covered hangers, let’s explain how to do this craft. You’ll see how easy and enjoyable it is.
Shall we continue?
2.Materials needed to cover hangers with fabric ribbons
- Manubens P.320 linen ribbon in 15mm width
- Color 416: artic blue
- Color 70: jade
- Hangers
- Hot glue gun (double-sided tape can also be used)
- Scissors
Now that you have all the materials, let’s see how to do the craft.
3. How to apply the fabric ribbon step by step to cover the hangers
Step 1. Put a dot of hot glue on the end of the hook, fold the ribbon to cover it well, and start wrapping.
This step is crucial to ensure the entire process looks good, so make sure the end is well finished and secured.
Step 2. Start wrapping and tensioning the ribbon well to keep it secure. Every 10-15 cm or if the shape of the hanger requires it, secure it with a dot of hot glue.
If you run out of ribbon, you can seamlessly splice another one. Simply connect the last end with the new one using a dot of hot glue and continue wrapping.
Step 3. Follow the process to the end, ensuring a tight grip so that the ribbon remains smooth. When you finish covering the hanger, cut the ribbon, glue it with a dot of hot glue, ensuring it’s well finished, and ready to hang!
To finish off the craft, the bows will help finalize the work and decorate the hangers. Tie a bow as shown in the photo to give them a more feminine touch. You have six colors available to choose from!
4. Tips for covering hangers with fabric ribbons
If you don’t already have one, we recommend buying a hot glue gun to always have it on hand. It’s a low-cost investment that you’ll amortize in no time if you enjoy crafts. You’ll see that we use it very often in our tutorials.
And one last piece of advice to wrap up. Always choose quality ribbons like those from Manubens so that your covered hangers can last for many, many years.
Want more ideas for crafting with fabric ribbons? Don’t miss the article on how to make small flowers for decoration. It’s a very easy tutorial for making organza ribbon flowers that you can apply to bags, bracelets, and even to decorate gifts!
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