For my wedding I became a bit of a shopaholic. I ordered tons of pretty things from Etsy shops and boutiques. There was just one detail that stopped me in my tracks, the garter! I spent some time shopping for a cute and non-1980s-looking garter. After not having much luck finding something I wanted to wear I decided to make one. I made two variations (one to toss and one to keep). Both were super easy and cute! The one pictured above is simple decorative elastic with silk daisies stitched all the way around.
Here's how I made my garter...
Step 1: Find some pretty lace and trim that you fancy! measure around your leg (about halfway between your knee and hip) and cut a piece of lace that is 2 inches smaller than your leg.
Step 2: Use fabric glue to adhere a cute trim to the middle of your lace piece. I found a tiny daisy trim that I loved!
Step 3: Stitch the garter together with one inch of elastic in the middle. Fold the lace (see photo) to hide the elastic and edge from the back of your garter. Last, stitch on a pretty bow if you please!
Have fun Creating! Special thank yous to Rock n Roll Bride for sharing my D.I.Y.! XO, elsie
Super cute! You could make a pretty headband in the same way.
Posted by: Jordan | July 11, 2011 at 10:04 PM
I love all of your wedding DIYs! Your garter is oh-so pretty!
x
Lost in the Haze
Posted by: Jo - Lost in the Haze | July 11, 2011 at 10:16 PM
So pretty and so much more special than just buying one :o)
Posted by: Anna | July 11, 2011 at 10:18 PM
love it!
Posted by: rachael | July 11, 2011 at 10:21 PM
This is the cutest ever! I normally hate garters because they look kind of cheesy, but yours looks super pretty.
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | July 11, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Love your pictures! It looks so flirty!
Posted by: saracakes | July 11, 2011 at 10:59 PM
super cute! i love the you made it yourself!
Posted by: Katie | July 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM
you're amazing, doll! so inspired by your endless creativity. would love to hear more about your brainstorming sessions & notebooks. xoxo
Posted by: Rachel Rector | July 12, 2011 at 12:40 AM
That's a gorgeous garter! The daisies rock and the lace is adorable!
Posted by: Angie Bailey | July 12, 2011 at 03:54 AM
What a cute idea!! So smart :)
Posted by: Lizzy | July 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Beautiful! Thanks for this awesome DIY post. I'm thinking about making a pair to wear with some tights and a dress.
Posted by: Jenna | July 12, 2011 at 05:21 PM
Love your wedding pics! I love a bride who loves colour! I went for colorful accessories and bolero to avoid the white/ivory monotone look :-)
Sal x
http://danielandi.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sal | July 13, 2011 at 02:25 AM
I like the rag curls idea. Cute. Nice blog.
Posted by: stonki | July 14, 2011 at 01:44 AM
So cute! you did a wonderful job!
Posted by: emily | July 14, 2011 at 03:37 AM
Everything looks so adorable!!! Good work!
Posted by: The Dreaming Bear | July 14, 2011 at 06:45 AM
who can tell me how to get a cheap android phone ?
Posted by: android eric | July 15, 2011 at 04:02 AM
I was JUST talking about how I didn't want a garter last night because I thought they were cheesy...and then I see this! I'm gonna take a crack at it! :-)
Posted by: Danielle | July 17, 2011 at 08:33 PM
In hebrow we say MAZAL TOV, love your photos and very happy for you, Adva (a fun from Israel)
Posted by: Adva Shalhevet | July 23, 2011 at 01:31 PM
so smart ! I love your garter!!
Posted by: Alyx | November 23, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Hello Elsie!
I've been watching your blog for days now and I am completely addicted! Anyway,I would like to say that I loved your wedding.. Everything about it.... The desserts,the decoration and your home??? MY Dream House! :) I LOVE IT! :) Wonderful job on your blog! You're talented!
I also loved your sister's blog.. (Emma's)...
With love from Irsa.
(A 13 year old girl who lives in Albania AND already loves you and your style)
Xo....
:)
Posted by: irsa | January 03, 2012 at 11:21 AM