This is an inexpensive way to display or store hats. The cost: hanger $1.29, cap 30¢, bolt/nut 30¢, jug of white vinegar $1.99, but you use the vinegar so the jug is free.
Total Time: half hour
Yield: one
Supplies:
- 1 one gallon jug - I used a white vinegar jug ($1.99)
- 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 inch round head Phillips machine bolt and nut to fit ($0.30)
- 1 3/4 inch cap - sold for plastic pipe ($0.30)
- 1 Hanger Jumbo Storage" It might be called something else, like a ladder or bike hanger. I got mine at the Tractor Supply Store for $1.29.
- 1 1/4 inch bit for your drill
You can order the hangers online from the Tractor Supply Store at: http://www.tractorsupply.com SKU #3524150
Steps:
- Cut the bottom off the plastic jug about an inch from the bottom and drill a hole in the center of this piece.
- Drill a hole in the center of the plastic cap.
- Use the bolt to fasten the jug bottom and the cap together.
- Remove the red plastic cap from the hanger.
- Slip the cap/bolt/jugbottom assembly over the place where the red cap was. The long bolt helps steady the whole thing on the end of the metal piece.
- Attach this assembly to your wall.
I put mine over my windows where the hats won't be in the way. You could paint the hanger or cover it in macrame or polymer clay or even knit a cover for it!
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May 4, 20130 found this helpful
That is a wonderful idea!
May 13, 20160 found this helpful
DeBushe
I hope you don't mind me brightening up your first picture a bit. The display is very nice and people should see it as it is. If you don't approve, I'm sure Jess will remove my addition.
I remember the days when hats were very fashionable. I do wish wearing hats was en vogue once more.
I can't tell you why, but a woman wearing a man's dress hat is one of the sexiest things I've ever seen.
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