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DIY Peter Pan Collar

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We almost lost our marbles when we first spotted these scalloped white Louis Vuitton collars on the runway. And so when Lucky Magazine asked us to create a tutorial for their November issue, DIYing Peter Pan collars was an absolute no-brainer. Crisp, feminine, and perfect for fall, who would have thought Neverland could look so chic? 

You’ll need:

Using the pattern template, cut out the two collar pieces. Create small holes between each scallop, using the hole punch.

Overlap the two wider end pieces and push a button through the last two aligning holes. Sew the button in place from the backside.

Cut the ribbon into two half-yard lengths. Thread the ribbon through the last hole on the tapered end, place a drop of glue at the tip, and fold it closed.

Wrap the collar around your neck and tie it into a bow.

Your Louis Vuitton inspired peter pan collar is finished!

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the November issue of Lucky Magazine – on newstands now!

(top image via FGR, rest of images by HonestlyWTF)

91 Comments

  1. Rachel    October 25, 2011

    Seriously fantastic. I’ve been in love with these collars from the first moment I’ve seen them. Unfortunately, I don’t live somewhere very fashion forward and haven’t found any around yet. This is a brilliant DIY. xoxo

  2. Laura    October 25, 2011

    Girls this is super great! Could you maybe tell us an alternative to make the holes?
    X

  3. Erica    October 25, 2011

    @Camille, link is fixed now! @Laura, if you don’t want to buy a leather rotary puncher, a regular paper hole punch from an office supply store should work just fine. xx

  4. Nell    October 25, 2011

    Wanna make this like right now, but only have some thick white cotton, would this fray?

  5. Erica    October 25, 2011

    @Nell, yes it may fray! Felt and rubber flannel, which can be found at almost all fabric stores, would be the best option for this. Good luck! xx

  6. LivvyV    October 25, 2011

    I love it. I love all of you ladies DIY and over my Christmas and Thanksgiving break I will totally doing some of the DIY.

  7. Chessa!    October 25, 2011

    I adore everything about this post! so creative!!! and I love that that you described yourselves as losing your “marbles”….I say this all the time and my husband looks at me like I really have lost my marbles bc who ever says that?

  8. Kaz    November 1, 2011

    Love this!!! I can’t wait to try it. Been obsessed with these collars for ages :)

  9. Angel Court Jewels    November 12, 2011

    As a kiddo I hated the peter pan collars my mom made me wear. I guess mom know’s best, cause I’m in love with them now!!!

    xoxox,
    Courtney

  10. Reelika    November 14, 2011

    I made it from my old beret and it looks stunning. Thanks for very good idea, I love that collar on every clothing.

  11. Jennifer    November 15, 2011

    okay – I have to admit – I am craft – handicapped – so please bear with me. I bought everything on the list to make this beautiful collar. I printed out the template, but I don’t want to trace on the felt because it will show (I only know this because I already tried it – thankfully, I bought PLENTY of materials). HELP! How do I successfully cut the material using the template?

  12. Sandra    November 21, 2011

    @ Jennifer: You can pin the template on the felt and cut around it, that way you won’t have to draw on the fabric :)

  13. Lieke    November 23, 2011

    Great DIY!! Can’t wait to make it.
    I tried to download the template, but Adobe says there’s something wrong with the file. Is that possible?

  14. Delphine    December 2, 2011

    I love tour blog and your ideas!! You have a wonderfull creative blog!! I’m french, and J’ADORE TON BLOG!!!

  15. Caitlin    December 23, 2011

    I have to say, if anyone is thinking of how to do the holes, a rotary leather puncher is a seriously good investment—just think of the little things—like being able to punch new belt holes (great for transforming belts for pants that you want to be able to wear stylishly on the natural waistline/with skirts, etc but are too big.)

  16. maria    January 9, 2012

    thank you for the inspiration!!!you can check my blog i made a post with my collar and also gave your url!
    Greetings from Greece!

  17. brit-marie    February 10, 2012

    I made this yesterday and I am thoroughly impressed and in love! Peter pan collars forever <3

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