DIY: Black Collar Fashion

I have a couple of bold collar “statement pieces” made years ago from costume work, however they aren’t as casual as I’d like them to be. I thought this was the perfect moment to show you a way of creating your very own collar treatment, and in leather form, because I love working with leather just as much as lace, but that’s a whole other story!

I designed several versions, and since there are many of you who have recently requested a few more simple sewing DIY’s here’s an easy version of my leather collar piece below.

Materials:

Leather

Metal Snaps (3)

Metal piece as trim 

Measuring tape

Scissors

Sewing machine 

Awl (optional)

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Measure collar from shirt or create a pattern. Either way is painless, however by saving time you can simply use a blouse or shirt as an outline.

After deciding on the shape of your collar, mark and cut the leather. Make certain to follow the neck-curve, because your pattern will not be a straight line. You may create a piece with or without a collar stand. This version is done without a stand for my style versatility, and there’s hardly any sewing required. Of course, you may be prompted to use an ready-made collar with a stand from an old shirt as well!  

For stability cut interfusing, and adhere it to the collar piece by steam (ironing) or fabric bonding glue. Press flat. *This will be the same shape of your collar, yet slightly smaller than your collar piece from the top edge.

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Fold in the top edge of the collar and topstitch 1/8” (from right side toward wrong side), with the starting point approx. 5cm/2in.+/- away from the front end of the collar. With chalk or an awl mark placement for snaps, I opted to put them on the top part of my collar. Insert snap-tops: one on each side on the face side of the fabric.

Put the collar on, measuring the distance between each snap and cut one strip of fabric/ neck strip (+ with interfusing) that covers this distance measurement + desired width. This measurement will depend on how you want your collar to look, i.e., having a more open or closed appeal, and/or how your snaps are initially placed. My neck strip is approx. 3”L X .625”W.

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Add the snap-bottoms (snap #1 and #2) to each side of the neck strip, leaving space in the center for your trim. Add a new snap-bottom (snap #3) to the center of the neck strip. For my trim I cut and used a metal filigree design. Glue the snap-top (snap #3) to your trim. Let dry.

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With this snap technique I am able to change my collar by using other trims I’ve made … if you want to use ribbon instead of snaps that’s even easier! I also decided to make a second collar in a different style using shantung silk, old chain necklaces, and a button trim in black and white. 

 

Mission complete! Now you have a new leather collar statement piece!

Stay tuned for more DIY’s of all levels soon! Enjoy!

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82 comments

  • Daisy Roadster and Coco says:

    I see you're also on DIYs , very interesting! I like the white one ! Thanks for sharing. I also posted a new DIY today too ! Come and have a look if you want !

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you so much! I loved linking up and viewing the others as well. xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks very much! xo  

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks very much! xo  

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  • Averysweetblog says:

    Very talented! Collars are definitely the new thing 🙂
     http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  • nastassja says:

    thanks for the DIY it is so great idea!
    xoxo from france

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  • laura says:

    I LOVE these collars! I've gotta find these snaps!

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  • Lakota says:

    This is such a great idea to be able to change the customisation using the press studs – I love it! Thanks for linking up.

    Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! So glad that you liked it! Yes, they are quite easy to do, depending on what you want on them. Give them a try, can't wait to see if you do! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks so much Neris! xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hi Glee, these are incredibly easy so do give it a try! -xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Kassi! -xo

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  • Lyddiegal says:

    love the first one – it's so cool!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! So glad that you liked it! Yes, they are quite easy to do, depending on what you want on them. Give them a try, can&#39t wait to see if you do! 🙂

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  • Lyddiegal says:

    love the first one – it&#39s so cool!

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  • Kassi Crawford says:

    Great DIY projects! Those are so incredibly chic! You are so creative and talented. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  • bestofbklyn says:

    I love this DIY- may have to try it for myself!

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  • Glee says:

    This is such an awesome tutorial. I wish I can pull off making my own  detachable collars.

    P.S. Let´s exchange links. 🙂

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  • krystal/village says:

    i love your ideas for embellishing! there's so much you can do..

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  • A Fine Balance says:

    girl you make it look so easy! I am so not a DIYer but i love the step by step process! : )

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  • Rosalind says:

    Now that's what I call inspired: simple to make, fabulous to wear.

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  • Mary Summers says:

    Oh my gosh you are so talented! I wish I could do this sort of thing. I love the first one. So amazing!

    xx,
    Mary
    M.A.S. Fashion

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  • Neris says:

    i love how it turned out! such a great idea!

    xoxo,

     

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  • Hsboschke30 says:

    What a great idea to update some old looks!

    XOwww.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  • The Mind's Clothes says:

    amazing DIY !
    Very nice creation 😉

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  • SACRAMENTO Amate says:

    I love, love the first black one, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

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  • francesca romana capizzi says:

    You genius!!! I love the idea!!!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I'm so happy that you liked them too! I've already worn them out. 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Aww, Thank you Mary Jo! This version is quite easy! There are other complicated ones, but I'm certain you can do this one. Have a wonderful week!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Cheryl! hehe. Yes, I love leather and lace! Have a great week.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Alexis! They were definitely fun to make. 

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! 🙂

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  • Stylish ByNature says:

    What a great idea !! I wanna try it myself 🙂

    New post up…
    ❤ StylishByNature.com

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  • The Mind's Clothes says:

    amazing DIY !
    Very nice creation 😉

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  • SACRAMENTO Amate says:

    I love, love the first black one, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

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  • Jyoti from Style delights says:

    OMG what a wonderful idea! You are a genius! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    -Jyoti
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  • Chic 'n Cheap Living says:

    You are so talented!  I love the different feels of these collars and they look (kinda) easy!  I should really try it out some time!

    xoxo,Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  • francesca romana capizzi says:

    You genius!!! I love the idea!!!

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  • Bravoerunway says:

    This is an awesome DIY.  I love the collar, and I've been seeing them everywhere but haven't tried it yet!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I&#39m so happy that you liked them too! I&#39ve already worn them out. 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Cheryl! hehe. Yes, I love leather and lace! Have a great week.

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  • Morganvsmorgan says:

    This was really cool! Glad I saw this, has given me some inspiration 🙂 

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  • Bravoerunway says:

    This is an awesome DIY.  I love the collar, and I&#39ve been seeing them everywhere but haven&#39t tried it yet!

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  • lexi says:

    Love these!  I definitely need to get my hands on some leather and studs!
    ♡ Lexi
    FASHION:  Glitter & Pearls
    WEDDINGS:  Glitter Weddings 

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  • Mary Jo at Trustyourstyle says:

    You always have the best diys! I still have to get to some of the past ones that you've done. This week is about pillow covers, we'll see how that goes as I'm the world's laziest diyer, haha. Happy Monday 🙂

    xo Mary Jo

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  • Fashionistable says:

    It is details like that really catch the eye. Brilliant. Xxxx

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  • Carolyn´s Photography says:

    U did a good job!!! love it! congrats!!!! : )

    xxx

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  • Kimberlee VDW says:

    I've been wanting to do this for SO long! I wanted to stud a collar 😉 These are super cute!

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  • Celia Aranda says:

    This is unbelievable! I´m completely in love with these collars 😀
    xx
    Celia

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks love! Have a joyous week. xxoo

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  • Dawn {The Alternative Wife} says:

    Love these creations!  They're pieces of art! 🙂 xoxo

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  • The Dainty Dolls House says:

    Love this..it's super cool!! Will have to make myself one :))) Hope you are having a great day doll!! xxx

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  • Megan Zietz says:

    great idea, love this! 

    xo Megan

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    You are definitely a leather and lace kind of girl. I love what you did with both collars, especially the black one. The gold detail in the center is killer.

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  • Julie Lan says:

    ohhh these collars look awesome!! great DIY!

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  • GlamKitten88 says:

    I love detachable collars, especially ones that have some kind of cute embellishment.

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  • Alexis Grace says:

    You really have embraced collars and made them fun statements!  Great DIY!

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  • A Brit Greek says:

    This is sheer sheer genius, one of my fave craftista moment of yours of all time – purely because I am yet to make my own filled with studs and whatever else I have!

    Brilliant! Have a great week Madison!
    x.o.x.o

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    So glad that you liked them hun! I know, I've see many priced quite high, but there are so many ways to make your own and save! 🙂 xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks so much Rocquelle! It was fun to create.

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  • Dawn {The Alternative Wife} says:

    Love these creations!  They&#39re pieces of art! 🙂 xoxo

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  • The Dainty Dolls House says:

    Love this..it&#39s super cool!! Will have to make myself one :))) Hope you are having a great day doll!! xxx

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  • Megan Zietz says:

    great idea, love this! 

    xo Megan

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  • sartorialsidelines says:

    These look so amazing! 

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    You are definitely a leather and lace kind of girl. I love what you did with both collars, especially the black one. The gold detail in the center is killer.

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  • Cafe Fashionista says:

    I absolutely LOVE that you did a DIY on these collars! I have seen them sold at shops for upwards of $75 – it's amazing to see how easily they can be re-created for less!  🙂

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  • Julie Lan says:

    ohhh these collars look awesome!! great DIY!

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  • Rocquelle P. says:

    These collars are awesome Madison!!

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  • Alexis Grace says:

    You really have embraced collars and made them fun statements!  Great DIY!

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  • A Brit Greek says:

    This is sheer sheer genius, one of my fave craftista moment of yours of all time – purely because I am yet to make my own filled with studs and whatever else I have!

    Brilliant! Have a great week Madison!
    x.o.x.o

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks so much Rocquelle! It was fun to create.

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  • Kumiko Mae says:

    what an interesting project! -Loving Sunshine

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  • Couture Carrie says:

    Love it!
    Awesome DIY!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  • sartorialsidelines says:

    These look so amazing! 

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  • Beny Ricardo Sadewo says:

    good blogger share a useful tips, and you just did it darling,. XD

    love from http://benyricardo.com/itsme!/

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  • Cafe Fashionista says:

    I absolutely LOVE that you did a DIY on these collars! I have seen them sold at shops for upwards of $75 – it&#39s amazing to see how easily they can be re-created for less!  🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! 🙂

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  • Rocquelle P. says:

    These collars are awesome Madison!!

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  • amintasfashion says:

    Wooow it looks fantastic and very professional! well done 😀 

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  • Kumiko Mae says:

    what an interesting project! -Loving Sunshine

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  • Beny Ricardo Sadewo says:

    good blogger share a useful tips, and you just did it darling,. XD

    love from http://benyricardo.com/itsme!/

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! 🙂

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