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)

  1. 1

    Step 1: Draw and cut out a general shape that you like for the collar. This will ultimately represent half of the collar.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Divide the scarf into to long strips each 6" wide.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Trace the pattern onto your fabric.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Place double stick tape on the angled lower line of your shape and fold the fabric over it.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Follow by placing double stick along the top edge of your fabric and fold down.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Sew both folded edges.

  7. 7

    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.

  8. 8

    Step 9: The last step is to line up the two top points of the collar and tack stitch them together.

  9. 9

    To wear:
    Tie around your neck in the back.

  10. 10

    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.

  11. 11

    Fold the front half of the collar down.