Make a Quick & Easy Skirt Hanger for Gene Marshall

This tutorial utilizes purchased doll hangers and the torso template from the Ashton Drake Gene Marshall outfit box.  Heavier-weight paper such as wallpaper [recommended] or contact paper along with assorted trims give these ultra-chic skirt hangers style as well as durability.

• Ashton Drake Gene Marshall outfit box with torso template.
• Paper for your pattern.
• Pencil.
• Ruler.
• Scissors.
• Glue.
• Stapler.
• Assorted trims such as tiny bows, fabric rosettes, etc available at craft or fabric stores.  Check out the scrapbook section for additional trim ideas.
• Doll sized hangers approximately 5 inches across available on eBay and some doll shops.
• Wallpaper or vinyl contact paper available at home improvement stores.  Scrapbook paper will also work.

Figure 1.

Step 1.  Position paper underneath the torso template as shown above and trace around it with a pencil.

Figure 2.

Step 2.  At the hip line, measure out 1/8" on either side.  Mark that position with a small dot.  Draw a new line connecting the dot at the hip with the waist as shown in Fig. 2 above.  You can eye ball it or use a ruler.  I found that increasing the width at the hip gives a better fit.  [You will note that the bottom edge will be placed on the fold of your wallpaper or vinyl contact paper.]  When satisfied with the shape, cut out the new pattern.  If desired, label the bottom edge "Place on Fold".

Figure 3.

Step 3.  Please note:  For photography purposes only, my pattern is shown on the right side of the scrapbook paper in Fig. 3 above.  However I suggest folding your paper right sides together when tracing your pattern so you won't have to erase any pencil lines.  In addition, don't give the fold line a sharp crease.  You want your finished hanger to be a little poufy at the hip.  If using vinyl contact paper or wallpaper, do not remove the backing.  Place your pattern on the fold, trace around it, and then cut it out.

To finish:  Turn your skirt hanger wrong sides together, align the top and staple each shoulder as shown in Fig. 3 above.  Apply trim with glue to cover the staples and let dry thoroughly.  The purchased doll hanger will be inserted through the sides and brought up through the top of the skirt hanger.

Here's a tip for aligning your staples consistently.  Measure where you want the staples positioned and mark your stapler with masking tape as shown in Fig. 4 below.  This technique works best on a desk stapler.

Figure 4.

I hope you enjoy making these delightful skirt hangers for Gene Marshall and her friends.