DIY: Chokers

I love the choker trend! It's so much fun, super cute, and, most importantly, incredibly easy. I've seen bloggers share chokers with a double (or even triple!) digit price tag. In true Broke & Fabulous form, I headed down to my favorite fabric store to pick up the materials to recreate some of the same looks at a fraction of the price.

Silver faux leather cord (inspired by Kenneth Jay Lane)

- Cord: $2.43 a yard
- Hook and eye: $0.13 ($1.79 per pack of 14)
- Thread: $0.11 ($2.69 for 24 spools)
Total price: $2.67

All you have to do with this is sew the hook and eye onto each end of the cord so it clasps shut!

Velvet locket choker (inspired by Dannijo)

- Velvet: $2.43 per yard
- Locket: $0.75 ($2.99 for 4)
- Hook and eye: $0.13 ($1.79 per pack of 14)
- Thread: $0.11 ($2.69 for 24 spools)
- Jewelry wire cutter: $6.99
Total price: $10.41

Step 1: sew the hook and eye onto each end of the ribbon.

Step 2: use the wire cutters to open the round bail (the part of the pendant that goes over the chain of a necklace). Poke the bail through the velvet. Thread the locket back onto the bail. Use the wire cutters to securely close the bail again.

Floral embroidered choker (inspired by Vanessa Mooney)

- Ribbon: $2.43 a yard
- Hook and eye: $0.13 ($1.79 per pack of 14)
- Thread: $0.11 ($2.69 for 24 spools)

This is another simple one: just sew the hook and eye onto each end of the ribbon.

Gold end wrap choker (inspired by Humble Chic)

- Braided cord: $1.76 ($0.88 per yard)
- Thread: $0.11 ($2.69 for 24 spools)
- Thin copper wire: $6.99
Total cost: $8.86

Wrap the wire around each end of the cord.

Check out these other choker tutorials by We Made It, Fancy Made, High on DIY, and A Pair and a Spare. Or, simply tie a ribbon around your neck like I've done on at least one occasion (realistically, more like eight or nine times).