Pocket Hanger Cover – Vintage Sewing Pattern

Materials:

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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