Making a Swan from Netting and Coat Hanger

By

lildyl

Here is another angle on how to shape the coat hanger.

By

lildyl

-first cut and shape coat hanger as shown
-next wrap neck with gauze then with net I make mine thick
-cut your net 50 inches long and 4 inches wide, fold in thirds and take 1/2 of a thin pipe cleaner to tie it in the middle.
-fluff it up to look like a pom-pom, and start twisting them on.
-when you have enough on use orange felt for the beak, black fet for around the eyes and black beads for the eyes.

I have made a white one too and it is prettier. Any questions feel free to contact me.

By

lildyl

I just made one. My grandmother and I used to make them as kids and she is still alive and we sat down and figured out the pattern. It turned out so cute. I will take a photo and post it as soon as possiable.

Does anyone have the pattern for a swan that is made with netting material on a wire coat hanger?

By Ladymort56 from Woodbridge, VA

In the late 60s my great-grandmother made me a swan. She made it out of netting and a coat hanger. I love doing crafts and would like the pattern. I would love to make one, since mine is long gone. Thanks for the help.

By Barb from Albany, KY

I am looking for a pattern of a nylon netting swan made from a piece of wood, metal coat hanger, elastic cord, and nylon netting. These were popular in the late 60s early 70s. I would really like to have this pattern. Thank you.