Lolita choker is not a necessary part of Lolita coordinate but I always believe that an adorable Lolita choker will make you more kawaii, elegant and beautiful. So today, I will show you how to make ruffled choker. It is very easy, I believe you can easily finish making your own ruffled choker on your own after reading this tutorial. OK, I guess you are ready, so let’s start!
Step 1: Measure your neck, rake that measurement and multiply it by two. Cut out a rectangular piece of fabric twice the circumstance of your neck and twice the width you want your choker. Mine was 30 in ling and 5 inches wide, taking into consideration 0.5” seam allowance.
Step 2: Fold it in half length wise and sew the raw edges together, with half inch seam allowance.
Step 3: Be sure you leave a gap to be able to turn it.
Step 4: Mark the folded over part opposite to the seam you just sewed together
Step 5: Sew both ends together
Step 6: Match that mark to the seam on both ends, pin them together.
Step 7: Clean up the corners to rounded ends.
Step 8: Turn it inside out and iron it.
Step 9: Stitch two gathering seams down the middle, in other words stitch the longest length stitch.
Step 10: Gather the black ruffles to the desired length, mine is 14.5”, cut whatever you want to use for the middle, I just used some white ribbon I had, 4 inches longer than your desired length.
Step 11: Fold in 1/4” of ribbon then pin about an inch of it on the wrong side.
Step 12: Stitch down one side of the ribbon, I used my zipper foot because I find it easier. Leave two and a half of the center without ruffles, this will serve to fasten.
Step 13: Repeat stitch for the other side too.
Step 14: Attach fasteners on both ends as shown
You are done!!!
I did this very quickly and used scraps. What? It is difficult for you? NO no NO NO no~~~ As always, any problem, feel free to leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.