Sunday, 7 September 2014

5 minute DIY: wrapped hangers

In Germany the weather has been turning brisk and despite all my hopes for rainless days, I had to give in and clean out my closet to get ready for the chilly autumn days.  While doing so, I came accross lots of boring wire hangers amassed from the dry cleaners (Yes, I DO keep them, I know it is crazy!). Instead of throwing them away once and for all, I decided to make a super easy DIY project for a hanger makeover! 



Why don't you join me for this crafty playtime? 
Here are the steps:


Tie a knot at the top of the hanger and start wrapping around the hanger until you have completely cover the entire thing.

In order to make wrapping super easy u can roll up the wool yarn you need first over a pensil, and then start the procedure.


Apart from being just lovely, wrapped hangers prevent clothes from slipping off! 

An extra nice tip: instead of wool yarn, you can use old fabrics cut into stripes. See here

Thank you for dropping by :)

19 comments:

  1. Hello Georgia,

    Wanted to thank you for visiting my page and leaving a comment in one of my posts about Tuscany :)

    My visit to yours looks timely as I have lots of wire hangers from my dry cleaners that need sorting out. I hate wire hangers. I've returned some to them but I still ahve lots sitting, or hanging, at home. Your idea is excellent! I'll take you up on that when I find the time.

    Have a lovely week :)

    Chinwags and Tittle-Tattles
    msmadge.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. What a clever idea!!I like your pink hanger!
    Dimi...

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  3. Thank you, Georgia, for the idea! What is really crazy about those wire hangers is that you brought them all the way down from Italy!!! ;-D
    The tip of using old fabrics is very interesting, since all wool that I found in Florence is quite expensive comparing to Russia where I used to buy it many years ago.
    Someday I'll try some. Until then, I continue to bring them to the nice old lady from the laundry, since the sincere surprise of her pleased face makes my day every time I do so! :-D :-D

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  4. Dear friend! This is brilliant! I am all about repurposing and to be honest with you most of the time use wire hangers in the garden to help support my plants as I find they do nothing for my clothes....this is so the answer!!! I love it and will now be doing this with all my hangers!! Thanks for sharing friend! Nicole xoxo

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  5. lovely idea! it's cute!


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  6. Ευκολο και χαριτωμενο!

    http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr

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  7. Fantástica idea!!
    Un beso Georgia

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  8. Great ideia

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  9. Excellent idea. It would be great to implement the Baby Hangers

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  10. Clever idea and so easy to make! Thank you for sharing Georgia. Kisses :)

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  11. Great idea!! thank you for sharing!!
    Have a nice day!! and my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  12. Such a girly thing... I love it.
    Miss.

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  13. A good idea to prevent clothes slipping off. I usually return my wire hangers to the dry cleaners. I appreciated your comment on my blog post about the 60s fashion book.

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  14. Cool idea :) We all need some color in our lives! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

    xxx
    E from Helsinki, Finland
    http://dragonflyelisabeth.blogspot.fi/

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  16. I love wrapped hangers. You should also try doing it with stretch sequin cord. It would be beautiful.

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  17. That's so cute!

    LOVE your blog name btw. Seriously sweet.

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  19. That's such a good idea! I’ve nominated you for one lovely blog award-
    www.mylattedays.com

    Love Sally :-) Xxx

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