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How to make a lace wedding garter

Introduction

DIY garter belt

Make a garter for your big day and let it add to the tradition and fun of your wedding reception.

Step 1

How to make a lace wedding garter

Measure your leg

Use a tape measure to determine the circumference of your thigh. Place it exactly where you want the garter to rest.

Step 2

How to make a lace wedding garter

Lace cut

Cut a piece of lace three inches shorter than your thigh measurement. You want it to be comfortable so it doesn't slip during the ceremony.

Step 3

How to make a lace wedding garter

Sew lace

Fold the cord in half (right sides together) and attach the short edge. Sew.

Stage 4

How to make a lace wedding garter

Safe sewing

Open the seam and then pin down the edges of the side seam. Sew around the shape of a rectangle to secure the seam.

Step 5

How to make a lace wedding garter

Add embellishments

Use a needle and thread to hand sew on the embellishments.

Step 6

How to make a lace wedding garter

Rhinestone + Flower Duo

We use fancy rhinestone button and black lace flower; Both were purchased at a craft store. The button was sewn to the flower.

Step 7

How to make a lace wedding garter

Add flower to the garter

Sew the back of the flower directly to the right side of your lace garter, opposite the seam side. You can do this with any embellishment you choose, just carefully sew directly to the right side of your garter. Don't sew all around. Just sew on one side, because you need the garter to stretch.

Step 8

How to make a lace wedding garter

Wonderful!

And you're done. Just don't throw it away during the reception if you want to keep it as a keepsake!