Collar Necklace
Turn an old scarf into an excellent collar necklace!
Posted by Kat R.
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The collar necklace in this project is created from an upcycled scarf. I chose to go about my collar pretty organically. Essentially, I wanted the end product to be worn like a bandana. Looking pristine from the from, but a bit more rough from the back.
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You Will Need (4 things)
- Scissors
- Double Sided Tape
- Tailors Chalk
- 3 Needle And Thread And/Or Sewing Machine
Steps (11 steps, 40 minutes)
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Step 1: Draw and cut out a general shape that you like for the collar. This will ultimately represent half of the collar.
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Step 2: Divide the scarf into to long strips each 6" wide.
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Step 3: Trace the pattern onto your fabric.
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Step 4: Place double stick tape on the angled lower line of your shape and fold the fabric over it.
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Step 5: Follow by placing double stick along the top edge of your fabric and fold down.
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Step 6: Sew both folded edges.
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Step 7: Fold the collar in the other line you drew and sew straight across the fold. (No tape this time!)
Step 8: Repeat steps 4 through 7 on the other strip of fabric you cut.
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Step 9: The last step is to line up the two top points of the collar and tack stitch them together.
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To wear:
Tie around your neck in the back. -
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Insert the two pointed tabs on the back side of the collar behind the neckline of the shirt to help it stay in the position you want.
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Fold the front half of the collar down.