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1. This is the perfect necklace for a very plain outfit. It adds a sort of classy effect!!

Thnx :)

Posted by Jenna C. from New York, New York, United States • Published See Jenna C.'s 118 projects »
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  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather Materials and plug in your glue gun.

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut a 3" piece of elastic and glue it to your tee shirt scrap.

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 3
    Step 3

    Measure your pleated ribbon. You want to cut 4 strips, all at the same length.

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 4
    Step 4

    Glue down first piece of pleated ribbon.

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 5
    Step 5

    Now glue down the rest of the pleated ribbon strips. We glued three on the elastic and then one more in the middle to give a little lift!

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 6
    Step 6

    Place a little bit of glue on the last piece of pleated ribbon. This is where your black poly bow will go!

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 7
    Step 7

    Place the black bow over the glue and press for 10 seconds. While it dries, you may want to measure and cut your chain. Measure it around your neck to make sure you can pull it over your head.

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 8
    Step 8

    Once dry, flip over the entire piece and line up one side of the chain to where you think it would fit best. Now glue it down!

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 9
    Step 9

    Now you want to put some more glue on top of the chain to make sure it stays!

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 10
    Step 10

    Do the same with the other side of the chain.

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 11
    Step 11

    Now take your other tee shirt scrap square. You want to glue this over the chain. Be very generous with your glue and cover the middle section of the chain side.

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 12
    Step 12

    This is what it should look like.

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 13
    Step 13

    Here is a front view :)

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 14
    Step 14

    Now you want to trim the border of the scraps as shown. Use a very sharp fabric scissor to make your edges neat.

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 15
    Step 15

    Cut around the entire rectangle of your tuxedo piece as shown.

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 16
    Step 16

    Let it all cool down and ROCK IT!!!!

  • How to make a collar / bib. Tuxedo Necklace - Step 17
    Step 17

    Another look at your new necklace...

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Lyra Rose
Lyra Rose · San Diego, California, US · 8 projects
that is officially my favourite websites....er one of them. keep posting Happy
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Samantha
Samantha · New York, New York, US · 1 project
cool but i dont think anyone will realize the pure genuis this is!!
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Lorenza
Lorenza · Naples, Campania, IT
Love it! <3
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Harmini A.
Harmini A. · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MY · 38 projects
What a great idea <3
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KMOM14
KMOM14 · Fort Wayne, Indiana, US · 378 projects
Cute!
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Flo M.
Flo M. · 5 projects
Love, love, love this! X
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