How to sew a garter for the bride with your own hands, master class

Throwing the bride's garter to unmarried guests at the end of the wedding banquet has become a kind of tradition, and the accessory itself now acts as an integral attribute of the image of the hero of the occasion. And if in most cases the dress is bought ready-made without individual tailoring, then many girls do the bride’s garter with their own hands.

To do this, it is not necessary to contact private craftsmen. We will help you make a garter so that it is unique.

How to choose a wedding garter?

If the bride is not a fan of needlework, you can purchase a headband in a store or make a custom-made accessory.
To achieve this, it is important to consider some of the nuances of choosing a wedding garter:

1. Size. When choosing the required size of an accessory, you need to find the “golden mean”. A product that is too large can fall off your foot at the most inopportune moment, while a narrow elastic band will pinch the skin and cause discomfort.
2. Design. The design of the accessory is also of great importance. Sparkling rhinestones and large beads will be appropriate on the legs of a young girl, but older ladies should stick to the classic style.
3. Color. The garter can be any shade. White and beige ribbons are considered a win-win classic, which can be diluted with contrasting lace or a bow. However, many girls boldly decide to experiment and wear bright garters in contrasting colors: scarlet, pink, blue.
4. Textile. You should immediately forget about synthetics and cheap materials - on such an important day you should not skimp on fabric. When choosing an accessory, take into account the sensitivity of your skin; for example, organza can cause irritation.

Bride's Garter: Choosing an Accessory

Even if the bride does not want to throw an intimate item of clothing into the crowd, a garter can be worn to please her young husband. The right choice of garter will create a sexy image of a young bride.

Below is an interesting video of the bride's bandage being removed:

Stages of creating a wedding garter

1. Choose the type of future accessory, taking into account the appearance of the dress. The garter should be in harmony with the dress in color, material and style;
2. Decide on materials: fabric, decor. You will also need an elastic band to keep the garter on your leg;
3. Take measurements. The garter is worn on the leg above the knee. You need to measure the circumference of your leg at its location. The elastic band for the garter should be slightly smaller than the obtained size. The fabric for the garter will need 1.5-2 times the length of the elastic.
4. Buy everything you need;
5. Bring your idea to life. The garter can be sewn by hand or on a sewing machine. The decor is best sewn on with threads, but it can also be glued using hot glue.

Design options

Previously, the bride's garter was a lace ribbon sewn with her own hands. Now there are a huge number of options for this accessory. Most often, it is sewn from lace, silk or satin, decorated with a variety of decorative details: brooch, cameo, rhinestones, stones, feathers, buttons, embroidery, 3D appliqués, etc.

You can embroider or put rhinestones on the garter with the initials of the newlyweds or the wedding monogram, making it personalized.

The bride's garter can be either narrow or wide. It’s up to you to decide which accessory to buy for your wedding! Just keep in mind that a narrow garter will look better on a miniature leg, and vice versa.

A garter can both reflect the personality of the bride and emphasize the style of the celebration, for example, for a nautical wedding, the garter can be sewn from blue fabric and complemented with a brooch in the form of an anchor or a steering wheel; for a celebration in the style of Marie Antoinette, it can be decorated with a cameo and feathers; for a vintage wedding, it can be sewn made of fabric with a floral print and decorated with pearls.

Hair chain

Do you want something more original than a veil or hairpin? Then pay attention to the hair chain, which will allow you to create a spectacular and unusual wedding look. The main thing is that such an accessory will fit perfectly into a fashionable boho or vintage style!

Materials and tools:

• chain with pearls and stones;
• applique embroidered with stones and pearls;
• two studs;
• glue.

Time: 30 minutes.

Step-by-step instruction:

Cut out a leaf from the applique and glue a pin to it at an angle. Do the same with the other leaf (in a mirror image).

The role of wedding traditions

The first primitive orders and rules of marriage began to emerge in the ancient world during the time of the Egyptian pharaohs. Nowadays, every country can boast of centuries-old wedding traditions, and their number is constantly growing. Many old customs have been forgotten because they have lost their relevance, but new ones are replacing them.

This happens because couples in love strive to make their first holiday together perfect, their ideas are gradually adopted by others, and so a new tradition arises. All customs are designed not only to make the wedding more interesting, but also to introduce future newlyweds to the general idea of ​​marriage.

At different times, there were their own concepts of an ideal celebration, and now new canons are being created, which will then become outdated. The world is changing, and the tastes of young people are also becoming different, but at the same time, new traditions invariably appear that are accepted by the majority and exist for a long time.

Interesting! Also learn how to properly put on and take off the accessory at a wedding according to tradition.

What are grabs for?

The main purpose is the ability to gather and fix tulles and curtains so that more/less daylight enters the space. In this way it is possible to regulate the level of illumination in the room. The following are other features of the use of such elements:

• beautifully frame window openings, visually smooth out unevenness and asymmetry;
• decorate the curtains;
• hide defects on fabrics.

At the same time, it is important that the curtain holders themselves are secured and fixed, otherwise the curtain will look shapeless and sloppy.

How to beautifully tie up curtains and drape tulle? For this, designers use special hooks. To hang curtain clamps, they are attached to the walls at a distance of 15 cm.

When and how to remove the garter?

In addition to its aesthetic function, the bride's garter also plays an important role at the end of the celebration. What is it for? To find out which guy will get married next. After the bride throws the bouquet to her unmarried friends, she sits on a chair in the center of the hall, the groom kneels in front of her, carefully finds the garter, slightly lifting the hem of the dress, and slowly removes it with his hands so that the photographer has time to take a couple of successful photos.

If the groom hesitates, the bride can help him. And when the garter is in the hands of the groom, you can throw it to your unmarried friends. The one who catches her will soon lead his chosen one down the aisle. After this, the guy who caught the garter and the girl who caught the bouquet perform a dance (if, of course, they came to the wedding alone). It is believed that they can make a great couple.

Want to make the garter tossing experience more fun and spicy? Play out this humorous scene: let the groom take off not your garter, but your huge panties, which he quietly pulls out of his pocket and shows to all the guests. An alternative option is that instead of a garter, the groom discreetly throws a thong to his friends. The deception will be revealed only when the guy catches the deception. Surprise and laughter are guaranteed!

Tip: Don't like the garter toss idea? Replace this intimate accessory with the groom's boutonniere!

Additional Tips

We found out why a bride needs a garter on her leg. And whether or not to apply a particular tradition to your own wedding is a personal matter for each couple who decides to get married.

If the bride and groom decide to forgo the garter toss ritual, so be it.

You shouldn't follow fashion if it doesn't give you pleasure.

When removing the accessory from his beloved’s leg, the groom needs to concentrate so that the bride has no reason to be embarrassed because of the excessively raised skirt. If a girl puts on two garters at once, without informing her betrothed, then the lower one needs to be removed, since the upper one is considered honey. If the young man still can’t find the accessory because of the numerous petticoats, then he should just ask the bride to help with this.

So, why does a bride need a garter on her leg? It is both a romantic and piquant accessory, which is why many girls strive to use it in their look. In addition to providing an attractive appearance, this detail will also diversify the celebration and give positive emotions to all guests, and bachelors in particular.

Kinds

When visiting a wedding salon, girls' eyes widen at the splendor reigning there.

Usually there are so many different garters on offer that choosing the one you like the most is quite difficult.

Thin

Narrow garters are widely used. They are practically irreplaceable in such cases:

1. If the wedding dress is voluminous, with numerous decorative elements, a thin garter will look more harmonious with it than a wide one and will avoid overloading the image.
2. If the bride has chosen a short wedding dress, then a thin, elegant garter is perhaps the only option possible in this case.
3. Sometimes a girl doesn’t feel like wearing a garter, but tradition obliges her to do so or the groom wants to please his friends. In this case, a thin garter will be an excellent compromise solution.

Wide

A wedding garter made of wide lace or satin ribbon is an indispensable option for lovers of massive jewelry. This classic model has a number of advantages, namely:

• it is easily put on the leg and just as easily removed from it, without twisting or curling into a tube;
• it is securely fixed in place due to the fact that an elastic band is usually attached to its center;
• it can easily be matched to any dress and any underwear.

If the garter is decorated with lace and the groom will remove it according to tradition, care must be taken to ensure that the lace matches the lace trim of the dress.

Double

Such garters are relevant if you plan to observe two traditions at once. The groom takes one of them at the wedding celebration while beautiful music is playing, and throws it to his friends, and the luckiest guy keeps it as a souvenir.

The other, called “honey”, remains on the bride’s leg until the wedding night, and then becomes a family heirloom. It is desirable that both garters be in the same style, with one of them usually being wide and the other thin.

They are put on one leg: first, higher, thin, then wide, just above the knee. The wide one goes to the groom's friend, and the thin one goes to the groom himself. If desired, the bride can choose different garters, choosing a wide one for her dress and a thin one for her underwear. This option is quite acceptable, because no one except the groom sees a thin garter placed above a wide one.

With decor

The decor of these accessories has virtually no restrictions. It all depends on the wishes and financial capabilities of the bride. There are models decorated with precious stones, antique brooches, and pendants made of precious metals.

More common decorative options are the following:

1. All kinds of bows made of satin ribbons of different widths.
2. Beads, sequins, rhinestones and beads.
3. Handmade lace.
4. Flowers from various materials.

Recently, fresh flowers are sometimes used to decorate these details of a wedding dress. This decor looks quite unusual and interesting, but it has a significant limitation: the bride’s dress must be fluffy, with crinolines, otherwise the flowers will very quickly lose their attractiveness. If the dress is not lush, but you really want to decorate the garter with fresh flowers, you can use a little trick - put on the garter immediately before removing it. The option looks interesting when the flowers on the wedding garter repeat the flowers in the bride’s wedding bouquet.

Made from white lace with feathers

Bride's lace garter - traditional option

To make this accessory you will need:

• narrow lace 1 cm wide;
• elastic band;
• satin ribbon;
• decorative elements;
• white threads;
• sewing needle.

Work order:

1. Determine the underside of the lace. Baste it to the elastic band in several rows.

   Baste the lace to the elastic band

2. At the end of the work, gather the lace and cut off the frayed edges. Sew the product on a machine, connecting the two edges, remove the bastings.

   Gather the product to make the lace look softer and fuller

3. Gather the feathers into a bunch and wrap them with thread. Make a bow from a thin satin ribbon.
4. Attach the feather bun and bow to the garter using a glue gun or thread. If desired, the garter can be supplemented with other decorative elements.

   Decorate the garter with a satin bow and small feathers

What is it for?

The history of the women's wedding garter is deeply rooted in the past. The word itself came to us from France, however, there this attribute performed a rather practical function - it supported pantaloons, and this attribute was used not only by the fairer sex, but also by men.

The tradition of using this accessory at weddings appeared in England; historians do not have a consensus on how exactly such a peculiar custom arose.

According to one legend, many centuries ago one of the English monarchs at a ball noticed that his companion’s garter had fallen and picked it up to give it to her. He just wanted to be gallant, but when he saw the mocking grins of the guests, he immediately declared that the garter of his beloved woman brings good luck and put it on his leg.

The second legend is not so romantic, but more real. According to the chronicles, in some counties of Great Britain a wild custom took place - guests tried to rip the garter off the young bride’s leg right next to the altar. Neither the girls nor their spouses liked this tradition, so years later it was replaced by another custom - throwing a pendant into the crowd of invitees.

There are several reasons why brides throw in their garter.

• The most common is following existing traditions, a tribute to fashion. Throwing the bride's bouquet and garter is a bright culmination of the gala event, a cheerful action with which the newlyweds seem to pass the baton to their lonely friends.
• In addition, the garter is used to create a complete image of a tender young bride. Knowing that the newlywed’s outfit is thought out literally down to the smallest detail, the young woman feels more feminine, sexy and confident.

Often, a garter becomes a real family treasure that is passed on from generation to generation. It is no secret that a wedding dress is quite difficult to preserve for decades, and over time it may simply go out of fashion, but a garter will always be relevant and over time has every chance of becoming a family heirloom.

By the way, there are several rather interesting signs with a wedding garter.

• The higher the garter is, the more inaccessible the bride will be to all members of the stronger sex, with the exception of her husband.
• If a young spouse loses his garter, this promises imminent infidelity to his beloved.
• There is one more sign that contradicts the very essence of this custom. Legend says that if a garter located above the knee falls into the hands of a stranger, then he will soon own the woman.

A simple solution

Here is another beautiful bridal garter. Making it with your own hands is not so difficult, and the process itself will not take much time and money.

If you have an average foot, then, most likely, lace elastic headbands will fit perfectly on it. Ready-made chiffon flowers and airy feathers will complement delicate lace.

A thin elastic bandage can be transformed with pearls and rhinestones. To ensure they lay beautifully, glue them to a tulle base to match the fabric, and only then sew the assembled composition to the garter.

Experiment with lace and trim colors to create your own perfect garter.

Why does a bride need a garter at a wedding?

These days there are many interesting garters that can be used in only two cases:

1. At the wedding;
2. At a romantic dinner that will definitely have an intimate continuation. After all, this playful piece of clothing can provoke bold fantasies.

If everything is more or less clear with the second point, then the role of the garter at a wedding may not be clear to everyone.

At a wedding celebration, the garter serves as a decorative element of the evening.

And in the near future. The bride throws the bouquet. The girl who caught the bouquet and the young man who caught the garter must dance to a slow romantic composition.

In addition, the garter serves as a symbolic accessory for the first wedding night. This is a symbol of the beginning of an intimate relationship. As a rule, he stays with a young family, in a secluded place.

Removing the garter at a wedding has long been a practice. The first case of garter removal was recorded back in 1348 in Calais! King Edward III saved his beloved by putting her fallen garter on his leg and threatening his retinue. After such an unprecedented event, the Order of the Garter was even proclaimed.

DIY lace garter for a wedding

Instead of buying a garter for your wedding, you can make your own. The best material for this is lace. This material is ideal for weddings. After all, it is light and airy, like the bride herself. Lace is often present in dresses and other clothing details. For the garter, the softest and most pleasant fabric is chosen.

It is undeniable that a garter that you made yourself is a very nice souvenir for the one who caught it, and for the bride and groom it is another wonderful memory of one of the most important days in life.

To make a lace garter, you need to have on hand:

• Lace ribbon – 1 meter.
• Elastic tape.
• Satin ribbon – 1 meter. The narrower it is, the more beautiful it will look as a decoration.
• Scissors.
• Sewing machine.
• Centimeter.
• Needle.
• White threads.
• Satin ribbon color threads.
• Glue gun.

To make a beautiful garter, you need to follow these steps:

1. Determine the front and back sides of the lace ribbon;
2. Determine the volume of the leg. To do this, you need to measure your leg at its widest part with a centimeter;
3. Cut the required length of elastic band;
4. Connect the edges. First baste and then stitch on a sewing machine;
5. Now you can decorate the elastic ribbon with lace, satin ribbon, and various beautiful details. It is very convenient to glue decorative elements to the garter with a glue gun.

Throwing a garter at a wedding is a warm and kind tradition that all newlyweds want to observe. One of those details that will make this day unforgettable and original.

All these issues must be approached with full responsibility and every detail must be taken into account. And then this day will become real magic and one of the most pleasant memories of a happy life together.

Beautiful legend

There is a historical background to this tradition. In the 16th century, at a ball hosted by the English King Edward III, a story happened that became famous thanks to the garter. The king was dancing with the lady of his heart, and suddenly the Countess of Salisbury lost her foot.

This situation caused laughter among those present at the ball. The king, without being embarrassed, picked up the woman's piece of clothing and put it on his foot, uttering the words: “Let him be ashamed who thought badly about it.” Subsequently, the loving king established the Order of the Garter, the highest badge of Great Britain, to reward those who showed loyalty and valor.

How to make a garter for a bride for a wedding with your own hands?

Many young couples strive to create a wedding with their own hands, making accessories, decorations and decorations themselves. The garter was no exception, the production of which was devoted to many master classes.

Watch the video on how to make a garter for the bride with your own hands:

Garters are made not only from openwork lace and shining lace, but are even crocheted.

We offer several simple options for creating a wedding accessory that you can make yourself.

In order to sew a lace garter, you need to stock up on the following:

• wide strip of lace 1 meter long;
• thin satin ribbon for decoration (you can choose any color);
• sewing machine, thread, needle;
• glue gun;
• several goose feathers;
• scissors.

The lace must be elastic so that the resulting decoration fits tightly on the leg. Having measured the required strip of fabric, the excess lace is cut off and the edges of the piece are sewn together.

Photo of a handmade garter for a bride for a wedding

It is better to attach all decorations for the future accessory using a glue gun. Rhinestones and beads are usually used, but goose feathers look delicate and airy. A narrow satin ribbon will be needed to make an elegant bow out of it, which is also glued to the workpiece. You can choose absolutely any color, but it is recommended to use a soft blue or blue tint.

A satin garter also looks very stylish. The technology for making a silk accessory is not too different from creating a lace ribbon.

Many girls find it difficult to imagine a sexy crocheted garter on their leg. However, by choosing high-quality threads and an interesting pattern, you can create a real work of art.

Who should purchase

In any wedding salon that sells wedding dresses, you can also find separate garters.

The assortment allows you to choose an accessory for an outfit of any color and style, and the price ranges from 200 rubles to several thousand, depending on the materials used for the base and decoration.

If desired, you can order the production of a garter from a private needlewoman according to an individual sketch if the bride wants to create a unique image. Let's figure out who buys a garter for the bride?

There are several options regarding who should purchase this accessory.

The girl herself

This is the most common option, since the girl chooses a garter in accordance with the rest of her look. Despite the fact that this accessory will only appear to guests for a few minutes, some want all the details of the outfit to be in harmony with each other and with the style of the celebration. In addition, for some girls this is a very intimate thing, so they do not trust someone else to buy it.

Groom

This is rare, but sometimes the future spouse himself presents the garter to his beloved along with a bouquet, which she then throws to her girlfriends.

In this case, the groom needs to make sure in advance that he has chosen the appropriate shade by asking the bride about it.

Mother

Who, if not the mother, knows the tastes of the bride better than anyone? The closest person can present the girl with a garter in advance of the wedding, but after purchasing the wedding dress. The accessory can be purchased at a wedding salon, or you can inherit the item that was used at your own wedding.

Since this tradition has been followed for a long time, and some people decide to use two garters - one for guests and the other as a keepsake, mom may have the right accessory on hand.

Friend or relative

Since pre-wedding efforts take a lot of energy and time from the bride, her loved ones can help her with some organizational issues. In particular, a friend can please a girl with a purchased garter.

The bride will have one less item on her list of things to do before the wedding, and this is good news. In addition, a friend may not buy a garter, but make it herself, then the gift will be accompanied by even warmer emotions.

You can entrust the purchase of an accessory to any loved one. The main thing is that during the garter tossing, everyone present enjoys it, and this does not depend at all on its appearance, but on the general atmosphere at the holiday.

Video: how to sew a bride's garter with your own hands

Knitted garter

You will need:

• yarn;
• hook;
• decor - ribbons, beads.

Work order:

1. Crochet flowers and connect them together.

   You can choose any pattern for knitting a garter.

   2. Close the knitting in a circle. Decorate the resulting product with satin ribbons and beads.

   Join knitting in a circle

Photo gallery: crochet garters

Bridal garters can be made using any of the master classes presented above, or you can come up with your own unique design. Such wedding accessories will become a real highlight of your outfit, and handmade ones will add a touch of warmth and happiness.

Master class on making

Lace is considered the most elegant and lightest material, so it is considered an ideal option for sewing a garter. Since brides most often choose dresses and underwear with lace inserts for their wedding, a garter sewn with them in the same style will add an unusual charm to the girl’s image. To create a lace decoration, it is recommended to use soft material. For the work you will also need scissors, pieces of satin ribbon, goose feathers, a glue gun and thread with a needle (if you plan to sew without a sewing machine). The length of the elastic ribbon is selected in accordance with the volume of the newlywed’s leg; for this purpose, its widest part is first measured.

The sewing process itself is as follows.

• The prepared tape is joined at the edges and basted by hand, then stitched on a sewing machine.
• The next step is decoration, which can be done in various ways. Using a glue gun, feathers are fixed to the base of the garter or replaced with other elements of decoration.
• A bow cut from a satin ribbon is also attached to the base. Despite the fact that the main color in the bride’s image is white, it is recommended to complement it with details of a blue or light blue shade. Therefore, it is best to make the bow not snow-white, but blue.

A satin garter will look no less original. To make it, you will need a piece of satin ribbon (at least 65 cm long), ready-made lace (7 to 10 cm wide), satin fabric (20x20 cm), 1 cm wide elastic band and decorations in the form of pearls, stones and beads. Sewing is done in steps.

Detailed instructions:

This master class is very simple and you can easily complete the task. To create an elegant accessory you need to follow a few simple steps. The very first thing to start working with is to determine the length of the future garter. Each of you will have your own individual parameters. Use a tape to measure the area of ​​your leg where the garter will be placed. Add another seven centimeters to the resulting number. Cut the lace and ribbon to the resulting length. The length of the elastic will be three centimeters less than the original length of the ribbon and lace (before adding 7 cm).

Next, what you need to do is sew the ribbon to the surface of the lace. At the same time, make sure that the seams are even.

When you make the first seam, your piece will look like this:

For better fixation and reliability of the product, we lay a second seam. Look at the photo where the second seam should go.

Then you need to insert the elastic into the product. Here you will need a pin, which you need to attach to the edge of the elastic and stretch along the entire length of the garter. Since the length of the elastic is shorter, do not miss its second edge, it will be better if you secure it with something temporarily, for example, a pin with a colored eye.

If you have only secured one end of the elastic with a pin so far, secure the other in the same way.

After this, you can connect the edges of the product with a slight overlap and sew them. Make the seam from the inside of the product. You can also sew the edges by joining them evenly and leaving a little space from the edge. Then trim off the excess lace.

The main work is now complete! Turn the product over and carefully distribute the folds.

The garter can be complemented with some cute little things. For example, why not decorate your garter with your groom's initials? !

With this sewing technique you can use a variety of types of lace and ribbons. The portal www.svadebka.ws decided to provide you with a second version of the garter, which is made in the shabby chic style.

The garter itself is made according to the previously described scheme, only the materials and colors corresponding to this style are selected. As a decoration for such a garter, you can choose an unusual beaded button.

How to make a wedding garter

Not long ago, a foreign tradition came to us: at the end of the wedding, the groom throws a garter from his wife’s leg, and the bride throws her bouquet. The bridesmaid who catches the bouquet will be the first to marry, and the first bachelor to marry will be the one who catches the bride's garter.

And although a garter is not a significant accessory, every bride still wants to choose it as original as possible. Some people make the garter themselves, using improvised materials, to avoid unnecessary costs. And if you make it yourself for your friend, it will become an unforgettable gift. And it will look more original than store-bought garters, which may not suit the bride.

Of course, to learn how to sew good and complex things, you need to spend a lot of time and put in a lot of effort. But making a lace strip on the bride’s leg will not be difficult; our master class will help you with this.

First you need to figure out what your creation will look like and buy everything you need in the sewing department.

Traditionally, garters are made white, just like the bride's dress.

You can decorate it with flowers made of satin ribbons.

Or flowers and patterns using the kanzashi technique, beads, rhinestones, feathers.

Some brides prefer to add elements of red to the garter, because scarlet is the color of love.

Having decided on the style of the future wedding garter, you can begin making it.

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The bride will be able to pleasantly surprise her groom on her wedding night with a beautifully designed piquant garter.

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According to another version, the tradition also originated in England, but under different circumstances. In some counties it was the custom for wedding guests to prevent the bride from leaving the altar after the ceremony, trying to remove the garter from her leg. Since there was terrible confusion, and sometimes even a real crush, the brides began to take off the little thing themselves and throw it into the crowd of thirsty guests.

It is now known why the bride wears a garter, but earlier, in England, after the end of the wedding ceremony, unmarried young men organized a kind of race from the church to the bride’s house. The one who arrived first received the right to remove the garter from the leg of the hero of the occasion and keep it for himself for good luck.

If this young man had a beloved, then he gave the item to her as a symbol of love and fidelity. The bride can wear two garters on one leg or on different ones - it doesn't matter.

How to make a garter for the bride with your own hands

So how to sew a garter for the bride with your own hands? Master class with photos for those who are far from sewing skills. For this we need:

• rubber;
• lace;
• satin ribbons;
• glue;
• beads, rhinestones and other decorations as desired.

The first thing to do is measure the hip circumference at the level where the garter will be located. We multiply the resulting length by 1.5 or 2, depending on the desired splendor of the accessory. This will be the required amount of lace. Next, we make a drawstring with an elastic band.

To do this, take a ribbon 2-3 cm wide, equal to the length of the lace. Using a sewing machine or hand stitch along the top edge. We apply lace to the bottom edge and stitch it to the ribbon.

The next step is to retract the elastic. To determine the required length, subtract 2-3 cm from the resulting hip volume. We secure the ends of the elastic with a pin and grind down the side sections.

So, the main part is ready and all we have to do is decorate the garter. It all depends on your imagination. Alternatively, you can make bows from ribbons and stick beads on them.

Which garter to use and whether it is needed at all is up to you to decide. When choosing, be sure to take into account the style of the dress and your style as a whole, so that the accessory becomes a truly integral part of the look.

You can buy a bride’s garter at any wedding salon, and if you don’t like anything, you can make it yourself, armed with lace, elastic, ribbons and other decorative elements.

Thin lace garter with satin bow

Snow-white lace makes a cute accessory

You will need:

• wide white lace - at least 3–3.5 cm;
• white satin ribbon - 0.6; 1 and 2.5 cm;
• half bead for decoration;
• elastic band;
• threads;
• sewing needle;
• pin;
• lighter.

Work order:

1. 1. Measure two pieces of lace, 70 cm each.

   Make two pieces of lace

2. Fold two strips of lace overlapping slightly and baste. Then machine stitch using a zigzag stitch. If this type of stitch is not available, install a regular one.

   Baste the lace pieces

3. Along the length of the lace, cut a satin ribbon 1 cm wide, leaving a margin of 1–2 cm.

   Cut the satin ribbon to a length equal to the length of the lace piece

4. Baste the tape to the wrong side of the lace piece and then use a sewing machine to stitch along the edges, departing 1 mm from each. Remove the basting stitch. Cut off the excess tape and burn the edges with a lighter.

   Sew a satin ribbon to the lace blank

   Make two lines on a typewriter

5. Cut an elastic band 35 cm long. Attach a pin to one edge and thread the elastic band into the workpiece, gathering. Then secure both edges with machine stitching.

   Insert an elastic band into the blank

6. Sew the garter into a circle. Finish the edges with an overlock stitch or fire to prevent them from fraying.

   Turn the garter right side out, all that remains is to add the decor

7. Make a bow from a satin ribbon.

   Use a piece of satin ribbon to make a decorative bow.

8. Attach the decor with glue to the seam, and glue a half bead in the middle.

   Attach a bow to the garter

Tiffany style accessory

A Tiffany style wedding is usually decorated in blue or turquoise with lots of sparkly details and rhinestones. And how to sew a garter for the bride with your own hands, in harmony with the overall surroundings and image of the bride, just use the following materials:

• wide white lace ribbon;
• thin white elastic band with ruffles;
• blue satin ribbon width less than lace;
• blue tulle;
• thin translucent tape;
• large shiny ball;
• rhinestones.

To make a garter according to your individual measurements, you need to measure the circumference of your leg in the place where the accessory will be placed.

The resulting value is the required length of the elastic. It is placed on a lace ribbon and sewn on a machine. To get ruffles, you need to slightly stretch the elastic. It is recommended to place the garter 15 cm above the knee to make it easier to remove.

The satin ribbon is stitched with basting stitches so that 6 squares are formed, that is, first the seam goes up, then to the side, then down, etc. Without securing the thread with a knot, the excess tape is cut off and it is pulled together, resulting in a small flower. Then a ribbon is cut from tulle slightly wider than the lace and stitched along one edge with basting stitches, after which it is pulled together.

The decoration is assembled in this order: a tulle “skirt”, a satin flower and a shiny ball. The entire structure is glued to the garter in the place where the final seam is made. To complement the decor, rhinestones are glued to the elastic band in several places.

DIY bride's garter

Necessary materials:

• Lace (it is desirable that the lace is soft, made of good material. Hard synthetics can cause discomfort),
• rubber,
• threads (which should match the ribbon),
• satin ribbon (length measured by leg circumference),
• scissors,
• needle,
• decorations (beads, seed beads, rhinestones).

Making a leg garter step by step:

Pull the elastic over the area where the garter will be worn. Mark this length with a margin of 1-2 cm.

Cut off the length of the bandage and another 15-17 cm on the lace ribbon. Using pins, connect the lace first in the middle of the elastic, then along the edges. In the remaining places, gather the lace a little to create small waves. It is advisable that wide lace be at the top and narrow at the bottom. Baste while stretching the elastic.

Using small stitches, gather the lace into small folds. Stitches can be created in the center and along the top edge. At the end you should get an accordion. If desired, arrange the lace evenly to create equal folds.

Sew the elastic along the seam line. The elastic should be shorter than the ribbon, so connect the ends together. Next, we sew the two edges of the original wedding accessory, closing the lace into a ring.

Now the most important and interesting work remains - decoration. Here your taste and color preferences play the main role. Jewelry must be sewn on carefully and efficiently so that when the groom throws the accessory you made, it does not fly apart and all your efforts are not in vain.

Once you have finished sewing on the embellishments, the bride's garter is complete. Try putting it on. So how?

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What does it mean to catch a garter at a wedding?

If the bride's bouquet is always caught by unmarried girls who want to quickly meet their soulmate, then the garter is the prerogative of the guys. What happens if a young man catches this accessory and what to do with the garter:

1. According to the most common belief, the owner of a woman's garter will soon invite friends to his own wedding.
2. The French believe that a man catches a garter at a wedding in order to become a happy man for whom Fortune always smiles.

Removing the garter can happen in different ways. In the simplest version, the groom simply removes the garter with both hands while his betrothed is sitting on a chair, and then throws the accessory to his friends. However, some couples make the throwing process more fun, and the groom removes the tape with his teeth, diving under the skirt of his beloved girl with his head. This method is quite problematic - the elastic band of the product can cause pain to the bride, so it is better to do it with the hands of the newly-made spouse.

Signs associated with the bride's garter