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From Peter Pan styles to edgy studs and fuzzy trims, decorated collars are featuring regularly in the wardrobes of fashionistas everywhere. Create the perfect one for you with these three custom-stitched ideas, which can be dressed up or down for daytime, evening or even your office attire.
Create a beaded collar
Make a collar template.Unbutton and lay the front of a cardigan onto a piece of white paper, ensuring it is flat. Draw around the shape of the neckline from shoulder to button band. Draw a 5cm wide Peter Pan collar shape, using the neckline as the inner edge.
Cut out the paper template, and use it to trim a collar from netting in a coordinating colour. Flip the template over and repeat to cut a collar piece for the opposite side of the cardigan. Press, using a cloth to protect the netting.
Bead the net pieces. To get a striking, textured look we used a variety of pearl beads in different sizes and two complementary colours. Carefully hand stitch the beads onto the netting, densely covering it without leaving any spaces.
Stitch the beaded collar pieces
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