Laced Hangers Using Macrame

Essentially you will be covering a hanger in half square knots using fabric.

These hangers are the perfect solution for those articles of clothing that are determined to slip off a hanger no matter what you try.

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Step 1: Materials Needed

1 heavy duty wire hanger

needle and thread of coordinating color as fabric

no-fray stretchy nylon-like fabric cut into 2 strips 2 inchs wide of 4.5 yards length, or one strip 9 yards long. Sew several strips together to reach the length if necessary.

Step 2: Measure and Cut Material

Gathering your material with a small rubber band, like in the image below, is helpful when lacing your hangers so that the excess lace does not get in your way or get tangled.

Step 3: Sew Two Colors Together

Sew the two colors right sides together by hand with needle and thread.

Step 4: Begin Lacing/Knotting Your Hanger

Hold the hanger facing away from you between your knees with the hook side up.

Step 5: Tie First Knot

Tie your half square knot onto the end of the hook like so.

Step 6: 1. Over...

Step 7: 2. Under...

Step 8: 3. Around and Through

With each knot be careful to always tie it around the hanger.

Step 9: Tips

Lacing around the bends can be tricky. Pay attention to your knots and be careful.

Step 10: Another Tip

Always make sure your lace is untwisted and not twisted around the hanger wrong before starting a new knot.

Step 11: Continue Knotting/lacing to the End

The spiral effect happens naturally and by no extra effort of your own.

Step 12: End With a Bow

You can sew through the bow if desired to secure it in place and to keep it from coming untied.

Step 13: Finished Hanger