D.I.Y.: Floral Choker: 2 ways.

8.23.2012

Obsessed with the ’90s? Yes. Watch way too much Melrose Place? Um, guilty. So I couldn’t help but be inspired to do a DIY choker. In this case, I did two. One inspired by the character Jane Andrews, who plays a very sweet fashion designer on the show and runs around in her little floral designs. For this choker, I used white with little flowers to pair with my pretty floral dresses.  The other is inspired by her sister Sydney Andrews (not so sweet), a rebellious vixen that makes Jane’s life hell. But, she wins my heart with her epic style. Parading around in her black velvet baby dolls or leather and suede fringe jackets.  This choker a little more femme fatale, I used metal floral and chains for decoration. Now if I can just find that perfect velvet baby-doll dress to wear with it! 

Step 1

Cut the chain into three small pieces of different length 4 to 7 inches. I used a ruler for the six inches in the middle where I set down the chain to how I wanted them to look. I preferred overlapping and uneven. I even let one hang off to the side, and kept a knot for unique detailing.

 Step 2

With a thread and needle sew the ends of the chain onto the velvet ribbon.

Step 3

Ta Da!

The “Jane” Sweet Floral Choker: Supplies

• White leather trim
• Mini rosettes
• E6000 Glue

 Step 1

Layout how you would like the flowers to be placed on the choker. I chose 3 and started in the middle, but you could use more if you like!

Step 2

Glue and let dry.

And…Ta Da!

So very simple! But yet can add that little extra touch to make an old outfit feel new again!

{all photos by me}