Handmade Pearl Detachable Collar

October 18, 2011

Written by Meg

I am sooooo excited to show you all this detachable collar i made!!

A little while ago my friend Casey pinned this unbelievable vintage collar on Pinterest. I was in love – and heartbroken at the same time because I couldn’t have it. So I decided to make my own version! I first drafted the scallop edge collar, and then I begun the arduous task of beading it.

After almost 12 hours of solid bead work, I was finally done – exhausted, but thrilled beyond belief. It’s obviously not exactly the same as the original, but it’s close enough that i couldn’t be happier!!!

And don’t worry – I’ve got some detailed photos of the process that I’ll share with you in a few days – i just want to digitize the collar pattern first, so that you’ll have a pattern to download :)

So what do you think?!!?

Pearly detachable collar: Megan Nielsen
Sweater: Jcrew
Skirt: thrifted & hemmed
Shoes: Banana Republic
Belt: pinched from my moms closet years ago

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Meg

Meg is the Founder and Creative Director of Megan Nielsen Patterns, and is constantly dreaming up ideas for new sewing patterns and ways to make your sewing journey more enjoyable! She gets really excited about design details and is always trying to add way too many variations to our patterns.

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Emily Keen

11 years ago

That is fantastic!!! What a great piece to have in your wardrobe! I can’t imagine how cramped your fingers must’ve been after beading for 12 hours ( i hope you had breaks!).

Jen

11 years ago

That. Is. GORGEOUS!! Totally worth the long hours! I MUST have one!

Kaycie Eddie

11 years ago

I love it!!

Heather, 29 Skirts

11 years ago

The collar is so beautiful! I’ve been looking for detachable collars on Etsy lately, and I love how you beaded this one. Wow!

Paunnet

11 years ago

It’s gorgeous! I can’t wait to see the tutorial!

Jen

11 years ago

The collar is beautiful!! You can see how much work went into it but hopefully it will be a family heirloom and worth it!

And I love your outfit– mustard and creme perfection! I’m dying for your skirt, I’ve been searching for a pleated creme skirt for a year!

Sarah

11 years ago

Wow, I can’t believe you made that! It looks like something you’d buy! I love your skirt too. I’ve been seeing a lot of pleated skirts on Pinterest lately. I just might have to go thrifting this weekend to look for one! :)

Lauren

11 years ago

Holy cow – that is one fantastic piece of craftsmanship and art. Just gorgeous!

Lynette Danburry

11 years ago

Beading really can be a drag, but a lot of times, like with this collar, it is totally worth it.

Casey

11 years ago

GORGEOUS!!! I’ve been contemplating making a beaded collar (not that I need one–I have one vintage piece already; but more than one is never bad, right? ;), and now you’ve inspired me! I’ve been whipping up just plain fabric collars of late, but your embellished version easily tops those! :)