J. Crew Necklace

Make a $795 necklace for a few bucks

Posted by Samantha B.

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A DIY version of J.Crew's One-of-a-Kind necklace, which sold for $795

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • Fabric Glue
  • Brooch Pin Collection
  • Felt
  • Ribbon

Steps (7 steps, 20 minutes)

  1. 1

    The inspiration necklace from the j.crew Fall 2009 catalogue. Only one was made.

  2. 2

    Cut bib from white felt. Use fabric glue or machine sew ribbons to bib. (I chose white ribbon rather than the pink of the inspiration necklace.)

  3. 3

    Cut a slightly smaller bib shape from thin plastic such as from a takeout container. Attach to felt with fabric glue.

  4. 4

    Cut a second bib in fabric or felt. Arrange pins or earring backs on bib. (I used vintage pins inherited from my grandmother.)

  5. 5

    Pin the brooches to the bib. Glue the front and back of the bib together using fabric glue or spray adhesive.

  6. 6

    To give the neckace a more organic shape, I glued small leaf shapes cut from extra ribbon.

  7. 7

    The necklace can be dressed up or down. Total cost to make was about $1.