Hey Guys!
I haven't done a DIY in so long, possible never after the very beginning months of my blog but I would like to keep doing some here and there when inspiration strikes me. This one was a no brainer because I was planning on making some chokers for myself. I am obsessed with them and I love how they look with summer tops. However, finding every design can be a little difficult unless you want to order from Etsy or only stick to the tattoo choker ( which I own and love) so I decided to make my own and share it along with you, if you'd fancy making a choker yourself!
What you will need:
Velvet Ribbons
Laces
Pearl Trims
Thread
Scissors
Pins
Fabric Glue
Charms
Lapel Pin/Stud Earrings
Jump Rings
Pliers
Press Buttons
All of these six designs are "no-sew" but if you'd like to spend a little more time on them, you can go ahead and use a needle and thread to sew up the press buttons which I have used as clasps for the chokers.
1. Plain Velvet Choker: The easiest one to make. Simply cut a black velvet ribbon of your neck size and glue on some press buttons. One on the right side up and one on the underside so that the buttons can close properly around your neck. This step has to be repeated on all the chokers.
2. Pink Velvet Choker with a Charm: Pretty simple as well! Take a pin and make a hole around the centre of your ribbon. Put a jump ring and your charm through it. Close the jump ring with pliers.
3. Lace Choker with a Charm: This one is on trend right now and I've seen a lot of expensive ones being sold online while this one can be made in a fraction of the price. Basically repeat all the methods above for the pink velvet choker.
4. Velvet with Pearl Trim: Take a similar piece of black velvet Choker and glue on a pretty pearl trim that I found at a craft store. It gives a nice gothic, vintage vibe to it.
5. Bow Collar Choker: This one will require a piece without the press buttons because this one will be closed in the front in the form of a bow. To achieve that, you will need to make two holes on the overlapping bits of ribbon with a pin and put in a lapel pin or an old earring (like I did) It works! The rose adds a nice gothic feel to it as well.
6.Bohemian Tassel Choker: This one is a choker that I've wanted to make for myself. Although I haven't seen something like it in the stores, I love how this one turned out and would love to pair it with some off the shoulder tops. To create a tassel, simply wrap some string around your two fingers. Tie the top part to secure it and then cut through the loop below to create a tassel. Trim it according to how big you want it. Put a jump ring in it's upper loop and attach to a lace trim.
And we're done! Which one did you like the best? Let me know in the comments below. :)
