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4-H Apparel and Textiles—Sewing
4JD-01PB
University of Kentucky - Cooperative Extension Service - College of Agriculture
Materials Required:
• yard firmly woven fabric, such as
polished cotton, chintz, or quilted
• Paper pattern
• Metal or plastic hanger
• Regular or decorative thread, such as
pearl (cotton, rayon, acrylic), texturized,
or ribbon thread. (Decorative thread can
be used in both the upper and lower
loopers.)
Equipment Required:
• Serger
• Dressmaker’s shears
• Dressmaker’s pins and pin cushion
• Pencil and paper to make pattern
• Seam sealant (optional)
This simple project teaches serger skills and includes straight edge nishing and curved
seams.
Cutting Instructions:
1. Make a paper pattern by tracing around
a metal or plastic hanger.
2. Add 1 inch all the way around pattern.
3. Grainline should be parallel to the lower
edge of the hanger (and cover).
4. Fold fabric on grain. Pin pattern
through both fabric layers, and cut out.
Sewing Instructions:
1. On each piece, serge upper and lower
straight edges, trimming off a hair as
you serge (Figure A).
Hanger Cover —
Serger
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