Sewzy
Jester Collar Sewing Pattern
The Jester Collar is a beginner sewing pattern in 3 sizes, Kid to Adult L-XL. It takes about 1 hour in 10 written steps. It is in the Sewzy iPhone app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 29, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 1 h
- Sizes
- 3
- Steps
- 10
The Jester Collar pattern comes in 3 sizes, Kid to Adult L-XL. It is a beginner project that takes about 1 h, in 10 steps. Best fabrics: quilting cotton, cotton sateen, satin, velvet, velour or craft felt.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Kid | neck 10-13 in | ½ yd of each color |
| Adult S-M | neck 13-16 in | ⅝ yd of each color |
| Adult L-XL | neck 16-19 in | ⅝ yd of each color |
Two contrasting colors: quilting cotton, cotton sateen, satin, velvet, velour or craft felt. Classic: red + gold, purple + green, black + white.
You also need
- Thread to match each color
- 8 jingle bells, ½ in (optional)
- Light fusible interfacing (optional)
- Point turner or chopstick
Pattern pieces
Collar (cut 1 color A + 1 color B on fold)
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included on the collar and in the tie lengths.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 10 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Interfacing (optional)
- Make the ties
- Baste the ties
- Sew the two colors
- Clip and trim
- Turn and press
- Topstitch
- Bells (optional)
- Try on and tie
Watch how it's done
Short tutorials on YouTube for the techniques in this pattern, by other sewists. They are not made by Sewzy.
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Questions about the Jester Collar
How much fabric does the Jester Collar need?
Best fabrics: quilting cotton, cotton sateen, satin, velvet, velour or craft felt. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Jester Collar come in?
It comes in 3 sizes, Kid to Adult L-XL. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Jester Collar take to sew?
About 1 hour. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 10 steps.
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