DIY Eyelet Embellished Collar

Heading to fashion week next month and it got me inspired to edge up some of my basic garments to wear in the city. I love a classic white shirt with a little hardware added to it and Dritz eyelets are perfect. Eyelets can be used for fasteners and lace ups but they're also great as decorative embellishments. 

I chose to add various sizes on the collar because the crisp weight wouldn't be weighed down by the eyelets. I also like that I can add a sweater over it and still have the collar out. 

Get the details below and make your own:

Supplies:

• 2-Part Eyelets
• 2-Part Eyelet Tools
• Extra Large Eyelets 
• Extra-Large Eyelet Tools
• Heat Erase Marking Pen
• white shirt

DIY Instructions:

Place the eyelets out where you'd like them be. I did a variety of different sizes and didn't have a particular order just wanted it to look visually appealing. 

Trace the interior opening of the eyelet with a fabric marking tool. 

Cut the hole. I like to cut just inside the traced circle. If it's a fabric with stretch you will want to cut much smaller. Insert eyelet from right to wrong side of fabric. I usually do every step together. I cut all the holes and insert the eyelets...

On the wrong side of the fabric:

Place the insert over the back side of the eyelet. Place washer dome side up over insert. 

Use the proper 2-Part Eyelet Tools size for the eyelet. 

Position eyelet front on anvil. Insert setter into eyelet and hammer gently. Usually 2-3 hits will do. The key is making sure you're on a firm, hard surface (think concrete hard!). I legit do this on the driveway. 

Repeat for the other side or wrap around to the back!

*In collaboration with Dritz. 

I received compensation from Dritz®, and some of the materials featured here or used in this project were provided free of charge by Dritz®. All opinions are my own.