by toogie ( edited 01 Feb 2018 ) 31 Jan 2018

UPDATED with more.----Hello Cuties, I thought of something else this evening to make for a trip gift. A clothes hanger cover, with a hidden zipper pocket. If you have a lot of clothes at home, maybe by the time a burglar finds this hanger the police will be there, if he finds it at all.

I made it to fit this hanger, with a swivel hook, but it will also fit a wire hanger or a plastic one that doesn't swivel. I put the pocket on what I call the back, as I like it to unzip from left to right. Of course, you could turn it either way.
The fabric was all given, so it just cost me zipper and thread. I may make a few more, if Cuties like this idea.Have a good night or day, where ever you may be-Toogie

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Comments (13)

by cfidl 07 Feb 2018

Great idea! It would be good for traveling.

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by toogie 07 Feb 2018

Thank you

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by jrob Moderator 07 Feb 2018

This is just the most awesome thing I've seen in a bit!

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by toogie 07 Feb 2018

Well I'm glad I showed you!

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by mops Moderator 07 Feb 2018

Great gifts!
I made two of those to go with my daughters' wedding dresses (1995 and 2000 resp.) from the leftover fabric bits and an embroidery matching the ones on the dress. Very posh. It had a zipper not at the bottom, but higher up, so nothing could fell out when you opened it when still on the hanger. Perfect for gloves or jewellery. However, neither of them used it for the wedding dress as that was stored in one of those huge clothes bags. The best made plans...

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by toogie 07 Feb 2018

I know what you mean by the best made plans, but I'll bet the hangers and the gowns were awesome! I thought of doing some covers with fancy stitching, etc but I wondered how much my efforts would be appreciated.

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by jenne 03 Feb 2018

I love your sunflower fabric.

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by toogie 03 Feb 2018

I do too and may keep one of these for myself.

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by arisann 02 Feb 2018

so nice!

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by toogie 03 Feb 2018

Thanks!

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by crafter2243 Moderator 01 Feb 2018

Smart idea.

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by toogie 01 Feb 2018

I had heard of it long ago so its not 'my' idea but you are correct, it is a smart idea.

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by dragonflyer 01 Feb 2018

Great idea!

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by toogie 01 Feb 2018

Yes it is, even though not my original idea.

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by kustomkuddle 01 Feb 2018

It is a wonderful idea. You come up with the most practical ideas! Love the fabric.

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by toogie 01 Feb 2018

Well, I can't take credit for the original idea, but I do think it would be good for anyone at home, too.

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by mrskiki 01 Feb 2018

Great idea. Where did this pattern come from? Would make a good Christmas gift. Hugs. Nan W

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by toogie 01 Feb 2018

Nan, I'll show you how I did mine later, but go to aspoonfulofsugar.com for the coat hanger cover, basic idea. I added a pocket for the valuables as they didn't have one. I can take some photos for you, if that would help. Just let me know as I am making more today.

by toogie 07 Feb 2018

I sent you a pm

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by sandralane 01 Feb 2018

Toogie, this will make a lovely gift for one of your fellow travellers . Well done, nice material.

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by toogie 01 Feb 2018

Thank you Sandra, I thought so too. Not just for traveling a good idea at home. I thought it was a good idea too, and I need to get into fabrics I have stored. I am making a black print this morning, as I can't sew dark colors at night. I'm not sure I will like it, but it was just enough to make this. I have two of the sunflower fabric done already.

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by pennifold 01 Feb 2018

Well, I love it! Love Chris

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by toogie 01 Feb 2018

Thanks Chris!

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by spendlove Moderator 01 Feb 2018

These are a good idea! Well done.

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by toogie 01 Feb 2018

Thanks Sue!

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by graceandham 01 Feb 2018

You are one smart cookie. This tops them all.

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by toogie 01 Feb 2018

ha-ha-Not me, but I can usually figure something out. So this would have made you a nice gift in Ala?-lol-I am still drooling....

by sewbusy57 03 Feb 2018

love it u r so creative I made some of these similar I sewed a bead on each side at the top seam to help hold a sun dress on the hanger (make a cover hang dress on top )

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