sew a bridal garter
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A bridal garter is a traditional accessory worn by brides on their wedding day. It is a circlet of lace or satin worn high on the thigh that the groom removes in a showmanship ceremony. The groom then tosses the garter to the male guests and the superstition says that whoever catches it will be the next one to get married. Garters are commonly found in stores that sell bridal wear but you can sew a personalized garter yourself.
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Things You'll Need
- Fabric scissors
- Measuring tape
- 1/2-inch wide elastic
- White satin fabric, at least 3 inches wide
- Needle
- Thread
- White satin ribbon, at least 1/4-inch wide
- Hot glue
Instructions
1
Measure your thigh with a fabric measuring tape. Make sure you are measuring the area where the garter will be worn.
2
Stretch the piece of elastic taut and cut a piece that is the length of the measurement of your thigh. Wrap it around your thigh to be sure it fits.
3
Cut the white satin fabric twice as long as the elastic measurement. Fold the fabric in half the long way with the wrong side facing out.
4
Sew up the open sides so the fabric looks like a tube.
5
Turn the tube inside out and iron it so that the seam is hidden.
6
Sew the lace edging onto one side of the satin tube.
7
Thread the elastic through the tube.
8
Make a circle with the fabric and sew the elastic ends together first.
9
Sew the satin fabric ends together around the elastic. The satin should bunch up around the elastic.
10
Sew or glue a the white satin ribbon in the center of the garter as a finishing touch.
Tips &- Warnings
You can also hot glue white pearls, charms, beads or more ribbon onto the garter.
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