chic-diy

Tutorial: 
Detachable Studded Collar

Inspiration:

I was in Vegas over the weekend with a group of friends, and one of my girl friends was wearing this really cute top.  I complimented her on it and I pointed out the studded collar.  

"Oh, this is detachable", she replied.

Surprised, I asked her where she got it, and she told me,

"I didn't buy it.  I made it!"  

I was even more shocked.  I asked her how she made it, and she told me, "I just cut this collar out of my boyfriend's shirt."  She said that it didn't take her too long at all, and that was when I realized what a great DIY project this would be!  

Detachable collars are seen everywhere these days- they're sold online and in stores, and many fashion bloggers and style icons have been sporting the detachable collar look.  These collars can be worn with anything from t-shirts to dresses, and they can be dressed up or down.  The particular studded collar that is featured in this tutorial will add a quirky edge to any outfit.  This project requires minimal effort, very little materials, little to no money at all, and, even better, you can make it in less than 10 minutes and wear it right after!

Approximate time: 


10 minutes or less

Cost: $0-$5 (find an old shirt lying around your house- or just steal your dad's/BF's/brother's!)

Materials:

Button-up woven shirt with collar and neck band (men's shirts are best for a looser fit!), 

iron-on metal studs, 

scissors,

iron, 

press cloth (any plain woven thin fabric will do)

Step 1: Use scissors to cut out the collar.  Cut just around the neckband, right underneath the seam.  There should be one button on the neckband's front to attach the collar around your neck.

Step 2: Place collar on ironing board with the FRONT of collar facing UP.  

Step 3: Arrange studs on collar as desired.

Step 4: Gently place press cloth over the collar where studs were placed.  Be careful not to move the press cloth around because it can shift the placement of the studs!

Step 5: Make sure your iron is on the highest setting.  Take your iron and carefully place iron right on top of the press cloth, over the collar where the studs are placed.  DO NOT press, move, shift, or slide iron around because that will cause studs to move around.  Just simply hold the iron for about 10 seconds or less.  Steam.  Remove.  Repeat for a second reinforcement.

Step 6: Wait and allow the studs cool with the press cloth over.  Then remove press cloth.  Be careful!  Metal studs can get really hot and can burn your skin!  Turn collar over and iron the back side of the studs to further reinforce the glue backing of the studs.

Step 7: Turn collar to FRONT side and allow the studs to cool.

Step 8: Put your iron on low setting and iron the rest of the collar and neckband to smooth out any wrinkles.  Allow collar to cool.  Make sure all studs are set.

Final Result: 

Good luck, have fun, & enjoy!

xoxo,

Tiffany Ly