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Pocket Hanger Cover – Vintage Sewing Pattern

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1/2 yard Quilted Cotton
1/2 yard Satin Ribbon (1″ wide)
Bias Binding, double fold, of contrasting color
Clark’s “Anchor” Six Cord 80 yards Sewing Thread

Directions for Cutting:

1 piece – 11″ x 16″
2 pieces – 5 1/2″ x 16″

Directions for Making:

  1. Bind one long edge of each 5 1/2″ x 16″ piece with bias trim.
  2. Place one 5 1/2″ x 16″ piece against 11″ x 16″ piece (right sides together), matching long sides and raw edges.
  3. To shape top, lay a coat hanger against long edge, draw a curve to correspond and cut.
  4. Baste pieces together.
  5. Baste other 5 1/2″ x 16″ piece on 11″ x 16″ piece (right sides together) so that the bound edges meet.
  6. Stitch around outside edge, leaving a 1/4″ opening at center top for hanger. Turn to right side.
  7. Divide bottom section into 3 sections and stitch along markings through both thicknesses.
  8. Buttonhole stitch around opening at top center.
  9. Insert hanger in case and tie ribbon into a bow at top.

Source: Easy-To-Sew Toys And Gifts, The Canadian Spool Cotton Company (1945)

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  • Filed: Sewing
  • Published: May 23, 2008
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