A collar is an element that can really take a garment to the next level. Let’s create a detachable collar that you can add over any garment: t-shirts, sweaters, jackets… just about anything!
Requirements
Sewing Instructions
3. Fold the ruffle piece in half lengthwise right sides together and stitch raw edge on each end. Turn right sides out and press and stitch a gathering stitch (4mm) 6mm from the cut edge.
4. Pull up the bobbin thread to form the gathers. Measure the outer edge of your collar to determine the finished gathered length of the ruffle piece.
5. Take your tie pieces and fold them in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch using a 6mm seam allowance. Turn right side out using a loop turner or safety pin. Finish the edge by hand stitching or tying a knot on one end of each tie
6. Place your underside collar down, right side up. Lay the gathered frill in place matching raw edges, around the lower edge of the collar. Lay the tie ends in place. Lay the upper collar on top, right side down. Pin everything in place.
7. Stitch around the outside using a 10mm seam allowance. Leave a 5cm gap at the centre back neck to turn.
8. Clip all your curved seams to make turning out easy and smooth. Turn right side out
9. Press and hand stitch opening closed.
Congratulations on finishing your project!
You can really get creative with this project with different fabric combinations, or utilise the embroidery function on your Pfaff machine to embellish your pieces prior to constructing your collar. We can’t wait to see what you create! Don’t forget to share them with us on Instagram, tagging @pfaffsewingaus and using the hashtags #pfaffsewingaustralia #pfaffsewing #perfectionstartshere or our Facebook page Pfaff Australia
