DIY Bedazzled Bandana Choker Necklace

DIY Choker Necklace - Fallon Monarch Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge BakeryDIY Choker Necklace - Fallon Monarch Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge BakeryI’ve been on a major DIY kick lately. I love getting crafty on a Sunday afternoon. They’re a fun way to customize things and also save money! I like that I can take an idea and make it into EXACTLY what I want! I like to pick DIY projects that are fairly simple with easy to recreate.

One of my favorite DIY projects I’ve ever done is my DIY Cutout T-Shirt shirt. It’s a really fun way to take an old t-shirt and revamp it. Not to mention, there are tons of them sold in stores. So instead of spending money on a choker tee, you can make one for free! Which got me thinking… what other fun clothing and accessory DIY projects could I come up with that are on-trend, save money & are super simple to make?

DIY Choker Necklace

A few months ago, I saw a pic of Kourtney Kardhashian wearing the CUTEST rhinestone encrusted bandana choker. Since then, I’ve seen photos of everyone from Rhianna to Bella Hadid wearing it! So, I did some digging and found it for sale. Unfortunately for me, it cost $160! No joke, the Monarch Fallon Choker costs close to $200 with California sales tax!

DIY Choker Necklace - Fallon Monarch Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery

So, I turned my frown upside down and got crafting. Rather than shell out $200 on a necklace, I came up with a super easy DIY that cost about $7 to make! Even better? You can make a ton of them for even less! I’m not even kidding. I made my DIY choker in about 5 minutes and then made about 10 more variations. You can make a few for yourself or share them with friends!

DIY Choker Necklace - Fallon Monarch Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery DIY Choker Necklace - Fallon Monarch Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery

Items Needed

  • Bandana – You can buy them individually, or in a multipack. If you want to make a few variations, get a bundle that has a few different colors! I went with black for my DIY Choker.
  • Iron on Rhinestone Applique – I used iron on because it’s a lot easier to work with, but if you want to test your sewing skills you can get a regular rhinestone appliqué. Most stores sell it by the yard, which will make about 3 chokers.
  • Scissors
  • Fabric Glue
  • A Ruler
  • Marking Pencil

Step One: Plot Your Choker Necklace

DIY Choker Necklace - Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery DIY Choker Necklace - Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery

To get started, lay your bandana out on an even surface. I used my kitchen countertops.

I wanted my choker to be about an inch thick, so I drew a line down the center of the bandana with a rule and marker. I recommend using a marking pencil though. Then, made some notches 1/2″ above and below the line. Then, using my ruler, connected the dots as a line. Basically, you need to take into consideration the amount that will fold over, kind of like the hem on your shirt. Since I wanted my necklace to be an inch wide, I added 1/2″ on each side to fold over towards the center.

Step Two: Cut the Bandana

DIY Choker Necklace - Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery

Next up… cut that bandana into a “choker”! Follow the outer lines you traced and cut straight across. It’s ok if the lines aren’t perfect, you’re folding them inward so you won’t see it!

Step Three: Iron Your Edges

DIY Choker Necklace - Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery

This part can get a little tricky, so it may be easier to use a ruler (metal, not plastic) to create a straight line. You can also use some pins to hold it in place.

Fold your edges inward and iron the seam of the choker in place. That way you’ve got a nice, clean edge for your necklace.

Step Four: Glue Your Seams

DIY Choker Necklace - Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery

Using fabric glue, glue the edges into place. I recommend letting it dry for a few hours before moving on to the next step.

Step Five: Add Your Rhinestones

DIY Choker Necklace - Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery DIY Choker Necklace - Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge BakeryDIY Choker Necklace - Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery

Choose a rhinestone appliqué and cut it to fit your bandana. I recommend using a long, tape style, iron on appliqué. Make sure to take into consideration how large your neck is, you don’t need the appliqué to go from edge to edge. I measured my neck using the bandana and eyeballed the amount that would show after it was tied.

Then, iron on the appliqué! I used the bandana scraps and ironed it face down to prevent melting the appliqué.

That’s it! Now, you’re ready to tie your bandana on and it will turn into a choker necklace!

DIY Choker Necklace - Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery DIY Choker Necklace - Rhinestone Bandana Choker by Erin Aschow of Revenge Bakery

DIY Choker Ideas

That’s not all! You can use this tutorial and get extra crafty to make your own chokers! You could try a different type of fabric or ribbon. Even an old scarf! Or, use studs instead of rhinestones for an edgier look.

I think it would be really fun to add a lace appliqué trim and then glue on some pearls, just like my DIY Pearl Jeans!

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