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Home Sewing Patterns Vintage-Style Embroidered Collar Pattern

Vintage-Style Embroidered Collar Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Cotton

Designer

Corinne Bradd

Techniques

Embroidery

Pattern Guide

Download

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Cotton

Designer

Corinne Bradd

Techniques

Embroidery

Pattern Guide

Download

About this pattern

Brush up on embroidery techniques while making our Peter Pan collar sewing pattern.

From early Broadway to Carnaby Street, the iconic Peter Pan collar has evolved into a versatile vintage staple, far beyond its cutesy children's origins. In this project, designer Corinne Bradd guides you through crafting your own unique accessory using white cotton, a few decorative threads, and just three embroidery stitches. With French knots and lazy daisies, you’ll add intricate charm to this classic collar, bringing a touch of ooh la la to your springtime outings. This easy yet stylish project is perfect for adding a personal, handcrafted flair to your wardrobe, combining nostalgia with modern versatility.

Essentials

Cotton fabric, white
Coordinating thread
Embroidery thread
Interfacing, fusible, lightweight
Embroidery hoop, 5in
Button, shanked, 1cm

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Top sewing tip

To master French knots, ensure your thread is taut but not too tight. Wrap the thread around the needle two to three times before inserting it back near the starting point. Practise consistency in tension for even, neat knots.

Meet the designer

The definition of a multi-talented maker, designer Corinne Bradd is best-known for her clever tutorials which featured across a whole host of popular craft titles: Sew, Crafts Beautiful, PaperCrafter a