I know it seems like everyone has already done some sort of collar DIY {and I’ve done a few collar DIYs as well as an embellished collar diy myself} however, I kind of wanted a leather collar necklace and didn’t want to buy one. So obviously, I decided to DIY my own and document it to share with you all because, that’s what I do 😉 It’s really very easy actually and the leather gives the sweet & girlie Peter Pan shape a bit of edginess… which I always like. It’s very minimal, with the pinked round edges as its only design feature, but you can add studs or a little bling or slip a ribboned bow in the center if you wish as I have demonstrated above.
What You’ll Need…
* Leather… medium weight, if all you have is thin leather, glue two sides together to make it thicker. You need the weight so it will stay put and keep its shape.
* Peter Pan Collar Pattern – which you can eyeball and draw yourself, use an existing blouse with a peter pan collar as a guide or – download my Peter Pan Collar Pattern here. {Psst! Just cut out one side of the pattern, & flip it to use for the opposite pattern}
* Scissors & Pinking Shears
* Sharpie Paint pen {or anything that will show up on your leather} If you’re using raw leather, any pen will do.
* Bead Reamer {or leather hole punch}
* Jump Rings – I used oval rings for this project
* Lobster Clasp
Steps
* Carefully trace your pattern onto the back or suede side of the leather {or on whichever side you will not be using as your front}
* Using your pinking shears, cut the outer part of your collar necklace pattern out.
* Using your regular scissors, cut the inside of your collar necklace pattern out.
* Using your bead reamer {or leather hole punch} puncture a small hole close to the end of each center.
* Using one jump ring, through the holes, connect the two pieces of leather.
* Using your bead reamer again, create a hole in either end of your leather pieces.
* Connect a jump ring and your lobster hook to one side… and a single jump ring to the other side. * If you’d like to be able to wear it longer, add a bit of chain on one side for adjustments.
Voila!
Have Fun!
* Find all my DIYs here
Jola
Wow, this looks so cute! Really good job!
MyFashionInspiration
What a great DIY! I’m gonna try this too! 😀
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Desdetenerifeconamor
Wow, you have been fantastic! I love it! I invite you to drop by my blog to see my DIY this week inspired by the Burberry Prorsum trench
http://www.desdetenerifeconamor.com/2012/03/diy-burberry-prorsum-laced-coat.html
CessOviedo
Super easy and cute! I did a glittery one and loved it, but yours is the perfect edgy/feminine combination with the leather, great idea!
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C.A.R.
This is super clever and pretty!
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Lex
I wasn’t sure about it at first, but it looks gorgeous in that one shot of you! I wish I wasn’t so horribly awful at any sort of craft or DIY or else I’d give this a shot.
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jenn~the stylish housewife
cute!!! i have a zara faux leather collar, but it just won’t lay flat so it looks like i have a saucer around my neck. lol
xoxo, jenn
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Katya
looks nice.. I love your DIY posts ♥
Anonymous
Fan-tastic idea! I’m guessing we can use suede, too. Hey, maybe even faux suede and smoother flat faux furs for the Fall. Thanks for this easy DIY, Sunshine!
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This is so cute… I’m going to try this!
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This is such an awesome idea. You are so creative!
Grace - Stripes and Sequins
This is fantastic, Maegan! I know there have been a lot of collar DIY’s, but there are so many fantastic reinterpretations… I could never get sick of them all and I love this one!
drollgirl
cute!
and for some reason it is reminding me of playboy bunnies!
TJ
This is really collar. I may try this some extra fabric that I have.
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Amy
What a great idea! I’m going to try it.
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so so so cute!
I’m surprised by the many versions of collars that can be done!
Neysha
Nice DIY! Lovely peter pan collar!
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Guauuu!! I love it!! your blog is a inspiration for me: http://blog.nataliarico.es/2012/03/ilustracionel-outfit-de-la-semana.html
I wrote about your tutorial!!
Regards!!
Anne H
WOW! I`m speechless! So cute!
Marina
Great idea! Look beautiful!
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Rhianna
I love this! Thanks for including a pattern to download.
Lindsey S
I absolutely love this! It doesn’t seem too hard and intimidating like other DIY collars. Thanks for posting the steps and details. So excited to try it. 🙂
– Linds