Using just a regular shirt collar pattern with a stand and some lace and pearls you can easily make a detachable collar that looks elaborate, but can be made in just a few hours. I made this collar for my red dress as I wanted an detachable collar to make the dress more versatile. And this collar could be used for many different purposes, for instance just to spice up a regular crew neck sweater.   To make a detachable collar you’ll need A shirt collar pattern with a separate stand (I just used a regular collar pattern for shirts). Sturdy lace that you can easily trim (I recommend guipure lace) Shirting fabric (I used a stiff silk fabric, but cotton or poly/cotton will work well too) Fusible interfacing (one thinner and one stiffer. … Continue reading How to make a detachable lace collar