Peter Pan Collar Necklace D.I.Y.

Hi friends! Today Kinsey is here to show you how to make your very own leather Peter Pan collar necklace. It's super easy, requires no sewing and looks like a cute collar when paired with a simple top! 

1. Supplies: Thin leather (for a vegan option, try high quality faux leather), jewelry chain and jump rings, ribbon, scissors, jewelry pliers, paper. 2. First, make paper patterns for your collar. You don't want to accidentally ruin your leather, so use your pattern to find the pefect fit. You want to wear a top that you would really wear the necklace with to make sure it fits your neck and the top of the blouse, creating the appearance of a real collar!  2. Once you've got the right shape, lay your leather right side down and cut out your pattern. Tip: If your leather has wrinkles or creases, you can iron it by facing the leather down and putting a cotton fabric on top  3. Next, punch a hole in the top corners of each collar. 4. Then, attach the collars by putting the ribbon through the two inside corners and tie a simple knot. 5. Last, you'll attach the chain onto each end of the collars to make it an easy, adjustable necklace.

I tried two slightly different patterns, this (above) pattern is slightly larger and more round. I like this pattern because it will fit perfectly with many different tops! 

For this smaller style, I painted a "trim" around the border with Matha Stewart craft paint. I love the look of the edge because it shows off the shape of the collar a little bit better! Have fun wearing your new faux Peter Pan collar! Thanks Kinsey for this fun idea! xo. elsie

Comments

[Mrs. Baker]

Smart and cute!

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[Deanna]

Super cute idea! Love it!

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[katrina]

THIS IS FAROUT!!!

[katrina]

oops! i meant FAR OUT. :D

[Lauren]

This is an awesome DIY! I love the idea of using a chain and ribbon!

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[Johanne]

Aw that's so, so pretty! Must be my next diy-project :-)

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[Shannon]

Very cute! Love the idea of making the collar out of leather.

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[Joanne]

i love this idea!! :D

[Antique Engagement Rings]

You are absolutely stunning!

[ana {bluebirdkisses}]

so cute! I love the leather detail

[Krystle]

super cute! i'm obsessed with adding pan collars to everything haha love this!
♥
Krystle
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[Uliane Tatit]

Hey! I am Brazilian and I am totally in love with your blog, it's beautiful! I love your posts and I promise to always visit <3
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[vanesa]

love it! thanks!
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[Plami]

what a lovely idea!

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Plami

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[Alice Barton]

perfect diy! to do woth leftovers and so simple!!! xx Alice Barton ♥ The Mow Way

[KAyla]

It looks so good! Like it was part of your shirt to begin with!

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[Stephanie May*]

Ooooh - love it!

Love,
Stephanie May*

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[Ly]

Awesome DIY. I'm obsessed with peter pan collars.

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[Tabetha]

I've seen it done with lace, but never with leather-- nice twist!

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[Margherita]

Simply adorable!