Do it Yourself: Create A Bride's Garter
Do it Yourself: Create A Bride's Garter
The bid day is coming! That's right, your wedding is
approaching. Don't be nervous, everything will fall into place.
We've heard it all before: your wedding day is around the corner
and you still haven't found the perfect garter. Take a deep
breath and relax. You aren't the only bride-to-be who has been
in this situation. Fortunately, there are other married women
out there who've sat in your seat before. So lend your eyes to
this advice: don't choose a wedding garter that is store-bought.
We mean it! Unleash your creativity and customize your own
bride's garter! Don't roll your eyes, it's actually quite
simple.
There's something special to be found when customizing once
piece of your
wedding attire. No other bride will have a garter like
yours. Your wedding garter will be unique in design and can
pretty much convey anything you want it to. Whether your garter
is elegant, fun, simple, or cute; it should employ your
personality. Let your imagination run wild.
A bride who has decided to customize her own garter should
immediately measure her thigh. Once she has an accurate
measurement, she can start purchasing supplies. First you'll
need the elastic, which will be needed for the garter. The
elastic should be 2-3 inches shorter than the measurement of the
bride's thigh. Next you'll want to start shopping for a fabric.
Please note: whatever fabric the bride chooses should be 3 times
longer than the elastic. It should also be 4 inches in height.
A word of advice: avoid fabric that may irritate your skin!
While lace may look very beautiful, it can certainly drive some
women insane! Bear in mind that you'll be dancing and mingling
all night long. The last thing you want to feel is discomfort on
your special day. Silks and satins are strongly recommended, as
you won't even know that they're on your thigh. The goal here is
to work with something that you'll feel comfortable wearing.
Ideally, you want a garter that you barely know is there.
Now that you've purchased the brides garter items, you can fold
the 4" (in height) material you've selected in half. Insert the
elastic through the fabric. Stitch the fabric together with a
matching color thread. Now that you've finished, you can sew
trinkets onto the garter like a charm bracelet. Hearts, flowers,
a key to the best-man's apartment (that's a joke!) -- anything
light that dangles will do just fine. It makes for excellent
presentation. Remember, a brides garter is meant to be fun and
quirky. Get creative with your design!