Just curious
Anyone out there attempt to do a Garter as a DIY????
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never made one, but its probably the same basics as making a scrunchi
Sew your band for your elastic together, encasing the lace inside if you want lace to show on the outside, then turn the tube right side out so you have the basic shape and color you want, then guide the elastic through to fit how you want it to, tie the two ends together, and slip stitch the opening in place.
Sew your band for your elastic together, encasing the lace inside if you want lace to show on the outside, then turn the tube right side out so you have the basic shape and color you want, then guide the elastic through to fit how you want it to, tie the two ends together, and slip stitch the opening in place.
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I was going to make my own but bought one instead (Making to much already). All you need is elastic that measures the size of your leg and ruffled edging that can be bought from a fabric store. Usually blanket ruffles work good (come in different fabrics/colors) because they have two flaps about an inch or two long to to place the blanket inside and stitch it together. If you stitch the top of the flaps together, you can create a slip like a curtain has at the top to slide the elastic through. Similar to the way the rod is pushed through the top of a curtain. The only difference is that you would tie the elastic togetther at the ends and then stitch those edges together.
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The DIY network has tons of ideas. Im posting two here for you. Hope they help.
#1-standard lace garter
Materials:
Two 24' pieces of 1'- or 1-1/2'-wide blue satin ribbon
One 24' piece 1'-wide white lace
One 24' piece 3'-wide white lace
Sewing machine
Thread
Measuring tape
Scissors
1/4'-wide elastic
Elastic guide or safety pin
Cut lace and ribbon into 24' lengths, a size suitable for the average thigh. If necessary, cut 30'-long pieces for a larger leg.
Place the edge of the 3' lace along one edge of one piece of blue ribbon, with the right side of the lace and the wrong side of the ribbon facing up. The lace should overlap the ribbon about 1/4'. Stitch the lace onto the ribbon (figure A).
Stitch the 1' lace along the other edge of the ribbon, with the right side of the lace and the wrong side of the ribbon facing up (figure B).
Lay the second piece of ribbon on top of the first, with wrong sides together (or the right side of the second piece of ribbon facing up), and stitch the second piece of ribbon into place (figure C).
Make a double casing for the elastic by stitching down the center of the ribbons. Don't worry if your stitching isn't perfect. You won't see it once the elastic is put in and the ribbon is gathered (figure D).
Thread a 12' piece of elastic onto an elastic guide or safety pin, and push it through one of the casings or channels created by the stitching on the ribbon. To make it easier to thread the guide, cut the end of the elastic at an angle. Once the elastic is threaded through the ribbon casing, pin it to the ribbon at both ends so the elastic doesn't come out of the casing. Thread another 12' piece of elastic through the second casing.
Fold the garter in half with the right sides of the elastic together, placing the ends together. Pin the garter, and try it on to check the fit. Stitch across the end. Zigzag, using a wide, long stitch, across the end again for added security. If the lace gets caught in the two prongs of the stitching foot, wrap the prongs with a piece of transparent tape. Trim excess fabric from the ends, and turn the garter right side out (figure E).
(this is the link-just in case u want to see the pictures. http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_wedding/article/0,2025,DIY_13783_2269580,00.html)
#2-Beaded garter-fancy pants kind lol
Although many brides choose not to wear or toss a garter, this project adds a dazzling twist on tradition for those who do. Guest May Jo Hiney shares her technique.
Materials:
Disappearing-ink marking pen, silver pencil
3-1/2' x 44' strip of satin fabric (measure thigh, then double measurement)
18' of 3/4' wide elastic
Approx. 40 flower-shaped beads
Approx 60 4mm faceted round beads
Approx 40 tulip-shaped beads
Size 11/0 seed beads
Various threads to match bead colors
Fusible interfacing
Sewing machine
Iron, ironing board, scissors
Size 9 embroidery needle or a beading needle or #9 milliner’s needle
Elastic threader
Beeswax
Stabilize satin strip for hand beading with a 1' wide strip of fusible interfacing.
Use a disappearing ink pen to mark the center of the strip on the front side at 1' intervals, starting 1-1/2 inches from the end (figure A).
Begin beading the center of the strip and extend thread to the next interval on the underside (figure B).
Sew the long edges of the strip together once the center of the strip is completely beaded. Strip is turned right side out and pressed flat at edges. Stitch the tube 1/4' from edges on the long sides to create the casing for the elastic.
Mark to create the beaded fringe along the bottom edge of the tube.
To begin beading without a knot, double the thread and run both ends through the eye of the needle. Pull the needle through the point where the fringe is to begin and run it through the loop of thread you’ve created.
Add beads for the 2 alternating styles of fringe. Style 1:5 seed beads, 1 other bead, 1 seed bead 1 tulip bead, 1 seed bead to anchor, then run back up thru the other beads (figure C). Style 2: 3 seed beads, 1 other bead, 3 seed beads, 1 other beed, 1 seed bead, 1 tulip bead, 1 seed bead to anchor, then run back up thru all the beads.
Travel within the edge of the tube to the next beaded fringe mark.
Insert elastic and hold in place with pins.
Sew the ends together wrong sides together with a 1/4' seam.
With a strip of satin 4' square, fold in 2 opposite sides and wrap around the seam and stitch together in the back
(this is the link with photos. I wasnt sure if I was allowed to post links so wanted to be on safe side and post both.) http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_jewelry/article/0,2025,DIY_13762_2838508,00.html
#1-standard lace garter
Materials:
Two 24' pieces of 1'- or 1-1/2'-wide blue satin ribbon
One 24' piece 1'-wide white lace
One 24' piece 3'-wide white lace
Sewing machine
Thread
Measuring tape
Scissors
1/4'-wide elastic
Elastic guide or safety pin
Cut lace and ribbon into 24' lengths, a size suitable for the average thigh. If necessary, cut 30'-long pieces for a larger leg.
Place the edge of the 3' lace along one edge of one piece of blue ribbon, with the right side of the lace and the wrong side of the ribbon facing up. The lace should overlap the ribbon about 1/4'. Stitch the lace onto the ribbon (figure A).
Stitch the 1' lace along the other edge of the ribbon, with the right side of the lace and the wrong side of the ribbon facing up (figure B).
Lay the second piece of ribbon on top of the first, with wrong sides together (or the right side of the second piece of ribbon facing up), and stitch the second piece of ribbon into place (figure C).
Make a double casing for the elastic by stitching down the center of the ribbons. Don't worry if your stitching isn't perfect. You won't see it once the elastic is put in and the ribbon is gathered (figure D).
Thread a 12' piece of elastic onto an elastic guide or safety pin, and push it through one of the casings or channels created by the stitching on the ribbon. To make it easier to thread the guide, cut the end of the elastic at an angle. Once the elastic is threaded through the ribbon casing, pin it to the ribbon at both ends so the elastic doesn't come out of the casing. Thread another 12' piece of elastic through the second casing.
Fold the garter in half with the right sides of the elastic together, placing the ends together. Pin the garter, and try it on to check the fit. Stitch across the end. Zigzag, using a wide, long stitch, across the end again for added security. If the lace gets caught in the two prongs of the stitching foot, wrap the prongs with a piece of transparent tape. Trim excess fabric from the ends, and turn the garter right side out (figure E).
(this is the link-just in case u want to see the pictures. http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_wedding/article/0,2025,DIY_13783_2269580,00.html)
#2-Beaded garter-fancy pants kind lol
Although many brides choose not to wear or toss a garter, this project adds a dazzling twist on tradition for those who do. Guest May Jo Hiney shares her technique.
Materials:
Disappearing-ink marking pen, silver pencil
3-1/2' x 44' strip of satin fabric (measure thigh, then double measurement)
18' of 3/4' wide elastic
Approx. 40 flower-shaped beads
Approx 60 4mm faceted round beads
Approx 40 tulip-shaped beads
Size 11/0 seed beads
Various threads to match bead colors
Fusible interfacing
Sewing machine
Iron, ironing board, scissors
Size 9 embroidery needle or a beading needle or #9 milliner’s needle
Elastic threader
Beeswax
Stabilize satin strip for hand beading with a 1' wide strip of fusible interfacing.
Use a disappearing ink pen to mark the center of the strip on the front side at 1' intervals, starting 1-1/2 inches from the end (figure A).
Begin beading the center of the strip and extend thread to the next interval on the underside (figure B).
Sew the long edges of the strip together once the center of the strip is completely beaded. Strip is turned right side out and pressed flat at edges. Stitch the tube 1/4' from edges on the long sides to create the casing for the elastic.
Mark to create the beaded fringe along the bottom edge of the tube.
To begin beading without a knot, double the thread and run both ends through the eye of the needle. Pull the needle through the point where the fringe is to begin and run it through the loop of thread you’ve created.
Add beads for the 2 alternating styles of fringe. Style 1:5 seed beads, 1 other bead, 1 seed bead 1 tulip bead, 1 seed bead to anchor, then run back up thru the other beads (figure C). Style 2: 3 seed beads, 1 other bead, 3 seed beads, 1 other beed, 1 seed bead, 1 tulip bead, 1 seed bead to anchor, then run back up thru all the beads.
Travel within the edge of the tube to the next beaded fringe mark.
Insert elastic and hold in place with pins.
Sew the ends together wrong sides together with a 1/4' seam.
With a strip of satin 4' square, fold in 2 opposite sides and wrap around the seam and stitch together in the back
(this is the link with photos. I wasnt sure if I was allowed to post links so wanted to be on safe side and post both.) http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_jewelry/article/0,2025,DIY_13762_2838508,00.html
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i was just going to say that diy network would be the place to go.
i've also seen knit and crochet ones out there... but they're not very pretty. i'd go with diy network on this one
i've also seen knit and crochet ones out there... but they're not very pretty. i'd go with diy network on this one
