How to Make a Bridal Garter Belt
Lace garters are a girly addition to bridal outfits. They're sexy and feminine--and also easy to make. You can make your own bridal garter cheaply and easily in an afternoon. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1/4-inch-wide elastic strip
- Safety pin
- Two 2-foot pieces of 2-inch-wide ribbon
- 2 feet of wide lace (2 to 3 inches wide)
- 2 feet of narrower lace (1/2 to 1 inch wide)
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Pins
Instructions
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Pin the shorter lace to the long top edge of one of the ribbon strips.
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Pin the second ribbon strip to the lace, so that the bottom of the shorter lace is sandwiched between the two ribbon pieces.
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Sew the pinned section together close to the ribbon's top edge.
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Sandwich the top part of the wider lace between the bottom edges of the ribbon. Pin them together and sew, leaving the short ends open.
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Measure the elastic around your leg so that it fits comfortably around your thigh, adding about half an inch to the length to be safe. Cut the elastic at this length.
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Attach the safety pin to the edge of one side of the elastic and push the safety pin and elastic through the two feet of ribbon. This should ruffle your ribbon and lace.
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Pin together the two ends, making sure to catch the elastic, and sew the two ends together.
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Embellish the garter with small bows or small pieces of ribbon. Your garter is ready to wear.
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