Suspicious Disguise No. 1: The Gray Ghost

Need to hide your identity while demanding candy from the neighbors? Nothing could be more classic for Halloween than the visage of a tragic ghost bride. Here's a DIY costume idea that looks more elaborate than it is. A simple project with a distinct Victorian Gothic mood.

Ribbon Choker Tutorial

            So since I was gone all last week, I’m doing more posts than usual for a little while. Here’s a tutorial for a basic choker made from a ribbon. I like to think of this as the neo-Victorian equivalent of the punk dog collar. It’s quite versatile and looks great when layered with a pendant or longer necklace.

1. Cut a piece of ribbon about two inches longer than the circumference of your neck.

2. Fold over the end of the ribbon. 

3. Push down on the fold to make two flaps

4. Sew it down, making sure to leave the two flaps separate. Iron them flat.

5. Repeat steps two through four on the other end.

6. Place the two hook clasps between the flaps on one end and hand sew into place. Repeat on the other end with the eyes.

7. Sew on any ornamentation, beads, etc, if desired. 

Here's a finished one, layered with a cameo necklace.