DIY Choker Tutorial

photos/editing | Michael Collins Design

I love them. They're everywhere. If you don't own one by now, that's about to change. I've already written about where to find cheap chokers, but it's time to add to that collection. I am SO thrilled to share my DIY secret to make the very best chokers.

Why are these the very best chokers? They're the exact style that is the most popular, they are available in virtually every color or texture imaginable, and one more thing... they cost about 10 cents each!

These chokers are made out of ribbon and stick-on Velcro. That's it! I went crazy in the craft section of Walmart and bought spools of ribbon (about $1.67 per spool) and then found small pieces of stick on Velcro (about $2.00 per pack). What did I end up with? TONS of chokers.

Here's how you can do it:

1. Buy desired ribbon and adhesive Velcro 

2.  Roll out ribbon, measure around middle of neck, cut

3. Stick one piece of Velcro on one end, flip ribbon over

4. Stick remaining piece of Velcro on opposite end

5. Wrap around neck and stick together