Sailor Collar

Ahoy landlubbers! Sew a cute nautical collar to channel your inner sailor!

Posted by Cat Morley

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You Will Need (8 things)

  • White Fabric
  • Thin navy blue Ribbons
  • Sewing Machine
  • Blue Thread
  • White Thread
  • Pins
  • Scissors
  • Paper for template

Steps (7 steps, 35 minutes)

  1. 1

    Lay the fabric flat and place the collar template on top.

  2. 2

    Pin the template in place and cut out, leaving a 1" excess around the sides.

  3. 3

    Fold the edges over by 1/2", then another 1/2", pin and sew in place with white thread.

  4. 4

    Pin a length of blue ribbon along the back of the collar, about 2" from the bottom.

  5. 5

    Stitch in place with blue thread.

  6. 6

    Pin a length of blue ribbon around the outside edge of the entire collar, about 1/2" in from the edge, leaving a long tail at either side so that you can tie a bow in the middle of the collar. Sew in place.

  7. 7

    Tie the two tails into a bow and your collar is ready to wear!