You will need

• Lace of different widths and patterns;
• Soft wide elastic band;
• Beads, ribbons, brooches, other decorations.

Instruction

Wrap the elastic around your thigh where the garter will be stretched. Mark a comfortable length, mark with a pencil. Cut off with a small margin (1 cm on each side).

Measure the length of the elastic on the lace ribbons and add 15-17 cm. Cut off. Align the lace along the length of the elastic: first in the middle, then along the edges, pinning with pins. Gather in other places to make waves. The best arrangement of laces is wide at the top, narrow at the bottom. Baste by stretching the elastic.

Sew on the lace and the edges of the elastic on a typewriter.

Sew the decorations in such a way that when the elastic is stretched, the thread on which they are held does not burst.

Sources:

• how to sew a garter

Today, such an intimate detail of a women's toilet as a garter has almost completely disappeared from a woman's wardrobe. And absolutely in vain! After all, women's legs, covered with stockings and decorated with coquettish lace, are a real weapon in seducing men.

Garter - a part of the men's wardrobe

Many details of the women's wardrobe were borrowed by the beautiful half of humanity from men. For example, wigs and high-heeled shoes were originally intended for men's wardrobe. The same applies to garters. In the Middle Ages, from where the prototypes of modern stockings appeared, the lower part of the men's toilet was made up of shlosses - high thigh-length stockings. Shlosses were sewn mainly from coarse fabrics, linen or cloth, therefore often from the foot. That's when garters were invented.

Initially, they performed a purely practical function, helping men to maintain stockings. But gradually turned into a fashion accessory. Garters began to be sewn from silk ribbons and braid, sometimes inventing very fancy garters. To draw attention to the muscular and slender legs, court fashionistas crossed the ribbons of the garters crosswise and tied them on the side with a magnificent bow.

Marquise de Pompadour - women's fashion trendsetter

Women also wore garters, but not as refined as men's, because their legs were hidden under long and puffy dresses. It is believed that Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, better known as the Marquise de Pompadour, introduced the fashion for garters. This woman was for a long time the recognized favorite of King Louis XV, and by status she was supposed to know tricks that help seduce a man.

At that time, the mistresses of kings often enjoyed much more influence at court than their legitimate wives. Therefore, it is not surprising that, following the Marquise de Pompadour, all the ladies of the court began to decorate the intimate parts of their toilet with lace, embroidery, ribbons and even precious stones. Particularly courageous young ladies decorated their garters with very frivolous messages: “My heart is busy”, “Do not rise higher” or “There is nothing to look for here”.

At the end of the 18th century, the garter with springs was patented by the surgeon Martin van Batchell. It was a strip of dense fabric with springs inserted inside, such a design was very expensive, but it guaranteed that the accessory would not fly off the female leg.

The bride has a bouquet, the groom has a garter

Gradually, garters disappeared from the everyday wardrobe of women. They were supplanted by stockings and then tights. The garter has become part of the modern version of stockings, the upper part of which only imitates the garter. As a separate accessory, the garter has remained only in the arsenal of modern brides.

According to popular tradition, the bride at the wedding throws a bouquet into a crowd of unmarried bridesmaids. The girl who caught him, according to the sign, will be the next to marry. The groom, on the other hand, must throw to his unmarried friends one of the garters, which he personally removes from the bride's leg. The second garter remains with the groom as a symbol of fidelity.

In the past, garters were worn to support stockings. Today it is an elegant accessory of the bride's wedding dress. There is such a sign: a bachelor who caught a garter thrown by the groom will soon marry.

Garters were first invented by the French. The word "garter" itself comes from the French "jarret", which means "popliteal cavity". Initially, garters were like a pair of rubber bands. They used to be worn to support stockings. They were not only used by women. Men emphasized the slimness of their legs with beautiful garters.

Garters for a gentleman

Men's silk ribbon garter was applied in front below the knee. The long ends crossed at the back and tied with a large bow.

The most famous are the garters of English knights, knights of the Order of the Garter. In 1348, at a ball in Calais, the Countess of Salisbury danced with King Edward III and lost her velvet garter. The king in love picked her up and tied her on his left leg. So he saved the lady from shame.

Garter hunting

Women's garters were surrounded by an aura of seduction. The young men rocked the subject of their passion on a swing, started noisy games with the girl. Just to see the treasured garter. Young charmers, of course, guessed about this and often corrected the elegant accessory. The expression "throws the garter" meant that the girl wanted to get married.

Ladies preferred garters on which sayings were woven. For example, "I gave my heart a long time ago." So women defended themselves from zealous garter hunters.

In 1791, the wedding of Princess Frederick of Prussia and the Duke of York took place. To commemorate the ceremony, bright red spring garters "The Duchess's Blush" were made. They were expensive. But for a long time they retained elasticity.

Traditions

Numerous traditions are associated with garters. For example, rheumatism was treated with spring eel skin garters. The bride's garters were considered a symbol of fertility, large offspring. The groom's friends pulled them off the bride and tied them to their hats.

Wedding garters were made in the form of small strips of silk ribbon of different colors. Blue was the color of constancy. Green was considered unlucky.

Another romantic tradition associated with garters survived into the nineteenth century. After the wedding ceremony, the young men raced to the bride's house. The winner received the right to the left garter. He later gave it to his chosen one as an amulet against infidelity.

Today, the bride wears two garters on her right leg above the knee. One, "happy", the groom throws friends. It is believed that the bachelor who caught her will soon marry. And the "honey" is kept in memory of the wedding night.

The garter is an element of the bride's wedding dress, which is hidden from prying eyes. He is of French origin. After all, it was the French women at the end of the 17th century who came up with the idea of ​​using garters to hold stockings.

You will need

• "Lucky" garter, "honey" garter.

Instruction

A garter is an elastic strip of fabric or a ribbon, a ribbon, an elastic band. It can be narrow, wide and medium thickness. The garter is necessarily decorated with lace, ribbons, bows, rhinestones, beads, beads. The first garter is called "happy". Her husband throws to his friends, lined up in a row. It is believed that a man who catches a garter will marry in the near future and will be happily married to his chosen one. The first garter is worn on the right leg at the level of the knee.

The second garter is called "honey" or "sweet". She stays with the newlyweds as a memory of the celebration: her husband removes her from his wife on their wedding night, when they are left alone. "Sweet" garter is worn on the left leg. Moreover, this garter should be at least a palm higher than the first.

The garter is an intimate element of the bride's outfit, which is an elastic band decorated with lace, ribbons, beads and rhinestones. There is a belief that a single man who caught a garter at a wedding will soon marry. Now it is customary to wear 2 bandages for a wedding, one of which - “happy” is thrown to the unmarried friends of the groom, and the second - “honey” remains for the spouses for the wedding night and becomes a talisman of the couple's hearth. Therefore, if you decide to follow the traditions, we suggest sewing a bride's garter quickly and easily with your own hands. Our step-by-step master class will help you with this.

How to sew a wide bridal garter with your own hands from a satin ribbon

Wide lace garters are the most classic and most popular option for a spicy wedding accessory. This garter is suitable for lovers of large jewelry and will be combined with any kind of underwear. And you can do it yourself without a machine. We will demonstrate one of the options for making this accessory. You can decorate it to your liking. So let's get started.

Materials and tools required for work:

• 1 meter wide elastic lace.
• Narrow blue satin ribbon (for decoration).
• Feathers.
• Scissors.
• Tape measure.
• Threads.
• Needle.
• Glue gun.

Procedure:

1. We measure the bride's leg along the wide part. Cut off the required length of elastic lace. We connect its edges and sew together. The preparation of the future garter is ready. It remains to decorate it to your liking.
2. Using a glue gun, glue the feathers to the workpiece or use any other decorative elements.
3. We fix the bow of a narrow satin ribbon at the base of the feathers with hot glue. It is best if the color of the ribbon is blue or blue, since this color is a symbol of fidelity and devotion to a loved one.

A thin garter is ideal for both puffy long and short dresses. But it should be done in a neutral color. We have prepared a master class on making a delicate white bridal garter. First of all, let's prepare the necessary materials:

• Narrow white satin ribbon.
• White lace.
• Pin.
• Gum.
• Decor elements: rhinestones, beads, flowers, braid, etc.
• Scissors.
• measuring tape.
• Needle and thread.

Let's get to work:

1. We take a measuring tape and measure the circumference of the leg in the place where you will put on the accessory. We multiply this figure by 2 times.
2. We measure the satin ribbon and lace of the required length.
3. Lay the lace right side up. We put a satin ribbon on it in the middle, also “face” up. We outline a satin ribbon along two edges.
4. Manually or with a sewing machine, we make neat seams along the edges of the tape. Inside we have a cavity through which we will pass the elastic.
5. With the help of a pin, we stretch the elastic band between the lace and the satin.
6. We try on the garter on the leg and tighten to a suitable length.
7. We sew the ends of the garter together, forming a ring.
8. We decorate the garter using the decorations of your choice. It can be bows, rhinestones, beads, etc. The main thing is that the decor elements are well combined with the style and color scheme of the accessory.

The narrow bridal garter is ready!

How to make your own double bridal garter

Now we will show how to make a set of two accessories in the same style. This option is suitable for those who decide to pay tribute to traditions: one garter is made for throwing, the second is intended for the first wedding night of the spouses. In this case, the first of them is wide, and the second is thin.

In our master class, we used shades of beige, peach and cream as the main ones, and decorated with pale lilac and white ribbons. You can choose any color for the garter. Moreover, it is not necessary that they are in harmony with the color of the bride's dress. So, to make a double garter, we need the following materials:

• 2 meters of thin beige lace, 5 cm wide.
• 1 meter of opaque milky lace, 5 cm wide.
• 2 meters of peach-colored satin ribbon 5 cm wide.
• 1.5 meters of narrow lilac ribbon.
• 0.5 meters of white tape.
• 0.5 meters of cream tape.
• 1 meter elastic band 2 cm wide.
• Beads.
• Pin.

Progress:

1. Let's make a "honey" garter. To do this, we take thin lace, cut off a piece 90 cm long and sew a thin lilac ribbon in the middle. This will be the front side of the garter. Next, take a wide peach ribbon, fold it in half lengthwise (we will thread an elastic band into it). On the wrong side, place it in the center of the previous workpiece and sew on each side. Using a pin, thread the elastic and sew the edges of the garter together, forming a ring. The folds are distributed evenly around the entire circumference. The first garter is ready.
2. Now let's make a big "happy" garter. We take a wide peach-colored satin ribbon, fold it in half. We sew lace along each edge - milky opaque at the top, thin beige at the bottom. We insert an elastic band inside the tape and sew the edges into a ring. The second garter is ready.
3. It remains only to decorate our garters. To decorate a large garter, we thread a thin lilac ribbon through the holes in the lace, pull the ribbon into a ring, and tie the ends into a bow. We make another small bow from a thin cream ribbon, decorate it with a bead in the center. We glue a small bow to a blank of lace with a ribbon and sew the finished decoration or glue it to the garter.

We decorate a narrow garter with a white bow with a bead in the middle.

Here is such a wonderful wedding accessory we got:

Video on the topic of the article

At the end of our master class, we suggest watching a video on this topic, which will become a visual aid when creating such an intimate wedding accessory as a garter.

Almost no wedding is now complete without a ritual when the groom takes off the garter and throws it to the guests. Where did this ritual come from and how to make a bride's garter with your own hands?

The tradition of wearing a garter for a wedding dates back to antiquity. The custom of throwing a garter to the groom's friends is as popular as throwing a bouquet to unmarried girls.

Women started wearing the garter in the Middle Ages. This piece of fabric supported the lower part of the pantaloons and was considered a symbol of elegance. In the 14th century, it was believed in Europe that a part of the bride or groom's clothes would bring love and good luck to the house. During the wedding feast, each guest wanted to tear off at least a piece from a happy outfit. To avoid damage to the bride's dress, it was customary to scatter the details of the wedding costume to the guests. The garter has become such a detail. In order to become brave men who want to independently pluck the treasured accessory from the bride, they introduced a tradition that only the legal spouse has the right to remove the garter.

Ready-made garter from the store or sewn with your own hands?

The garter can be purchased at the store. The range offers customers a large selection of these ladies' accessories. The price can reach several thousand rubles. It is possible to decorate with lace, rhinestones and even precious stones. But finding a unique garter that will suit your wedding in style and color is not so easy. In this case, the best option would be to sew it with your own hands. You can make it not only white, but also cream, with colored trim. Fans of everything original can make a red lace garter and trim it with a black net or a red bow. The scope for imagination is limited only by the small area of ​​​​the garter itself. A garter sewn by yourself will become a warm memory of your wedding. You might want to sew a garter for your friend who is getting married. Such an original gift will be very useful to give on the day of a bachelorette party.

Sewing a bridal garter is not difficult. Even a completely inexperienced needlewoman can cope with this in a couple of hours. Consider the process itself in stages. The easiest option will be offered. Based on it, using your imagination, you can come up with many variations.

materials

Choose soft lace, it should be pleasant to the skin. Too hard will scratch and bristle. It is desirable that the pattern is symmetrical and has patterned edges on both sides. For decoration, pendants, beads, beads, fabric flowers are useful - all the small details that you have at home or just like in the store. See that they match in style and color both with each other and with other wedding accessories. Although, you can choose a contrasting color. The scarlet garter will be a pleasant surprise for the groom.

So, for sewing we need:

• lace ribbon, about 7.5 cm wide
• satin ribbon 3-4 cm wide
• linen elastic 0.5 cm wide
• thread in the color of lace or ribbon, needle
• pin, tailor's needles
• sewing machine (preferably, but not required. You can also sew by hand)
• for decoration you will need beads, rhinestones, sequins, satin ribbons

sewing process

1. Measure your leg at the place where the stocking elastic will be, then multiply this figure by one and a half times. The resulting length will be the length of the lace and satin ruffles. To make the garter fuller, you need to multiply by 2. In any case, 80 centimeters will be enough.
2. We measure the lace ribbon and satin ribbon, cut it off. Pay attention to the front and back side of the ribbons. Don't mix them up.
3. We put the satin on the lace so that the front sides look up. We fasten with tailor's needles to avoid shifts when sewing.
4. Sew two seams along the edge of the tape. You can do this both manually and on a typewriter. Mark the middle of the product with a pin, this will be important when decorating.
5. We pass the elastic between the lace and satin ribbon with a pin.
6. Now try on the tape and tighten the elastic to a comfortable size. Smoothing out builds.
7. Sew the two ends together. The tie is ready. It remains to decorate it.
8. We sew decorative elements with threads to match the fabric. Place beads around the perimeter, and rhinestones and a bow in the center. You can sew on a pair of loosely hanging ribbons. When your fiancé throws the garter, it will fly by especially spectacularly.

Let the garter made with love with your own hands bring mutual understanding and many years of happiness to your young family!

With special trepidation, both the groom and the bride relate to the selection of their own wedding attire. And if everything is more clear with the groom - this is a suit, shirt, shoes, cufflinks and boutonniere, then for the bride, in addition to the wedding dress, there are many accessories that will emphasize her beauty, femininity and tenderness. The wedding garter belongs to such accessories.

A wedding holiday is an unforgettable event filled with romance, love and tenderness. Modern weddings embody not just the celebration of the creation of a new marriage union, it is a whole ceremony that reveals the individuality of the newlyweds, tells their love story, reveals their personal experiences, tastes and preferences.

The wedding garter for the bride is a special, intimate accessory. And, despite the fact that the whole wedding day she will be hidden from the eyes of strangers, and her guests will see her only at the end of the evening (when the groom removes her from the bride’s leg and throws her to his unmarried friends), the wedding garter has been and remains a piquant element that deserves special attention.

At the moment, it is not difficult - the assortment in any wedding salon will conquer even the most pretentious client. A variety of styles, materials, design options sometimes even surprise young brides. However, it is much more pleasant to show your character, individuality and sense of taste by making a wedding garter with your own hands.

Making a wedding garter with your own hands It is by no means an easy and painstaking task. Initially, you should decide on the material from which you want to create your wedding garter. The most popular is lace. This refined, light and elegant material is present in many wedding and wedding dresses of brides. Of course, the pinnacle of elegance will be a wedding garter made from the same type of lace that is used in your wedding dress, veil or wedding gloves. Lace for a wedding garter should be chosen in a softer, denser pattern and preferably in the form of an elastic band. When making a wedding lace garter, you should follow a certain algorithm. First you need to determine which side of the lace is the front, then measure the volume of the bride's leg along the wide part of the leg, cut off the lace ribbon of the required length and sew its edges. Now that the base of the garter is ready, with the help of a glue gun (or by sewing on) we can decorate the wedding garter with any elements to the taste of the bride herself - it can be beads, pearls, feathers, satin ribbons, rhinestones, etc.

Watch the video of making a garter:

If the bride has chosen a satin ribbon as the main material for her wedding garter, then you should resort to some tricks. Since the satin ribbon is not elastic, it should be supplemented with a regular rubber band. To do this, the satin ribbon should be folded in half lengthwise and sewn, while decorating with lace or other decorative elements is possible. After, inside the sewn satin ribbon, it will be possible to thread or sew an elastic band. Satin wedding garters look especially elegant in combination with light and airy materials - tulle and organza.

For especially original persons, an unusual wedding garter, which the bride knitted herself, is suitable. Most often, knitted wedding garters are crocheted, and later decorated with additional elements. A knitted garter has a number of advantages: firstly, since only natural materials are used for knitting, such a garter will not rub or steam the bride's leg; secondly, the drawing, decoration, as well as all the elements of the garter will not only be unique, but made with soul, because according to an old belief, the bride, when embroidering or knitting, puts into the element of her wedding attire an attitude towards happiness, prosperity and strong marital love. When choosing a pattern for knitting, it should be borne in mind that the knitted garter will not have the necessary elasticity - it is necessary to leave small connectors in the patterns for further threading of an elastic band or elastic band.

Important points!

When creating a wedding garter, it should be remembered that its original purpose is to emphasize the purity, femininity and tenderness of the bride. Since ancient times, garters were made of blue or blue lace, but today it is considered good form if at least some blue or blue element is present on the garter.

The width of a modern wedding garter can also vary - there are both very narrow and wider wedding garters. At the same time, a thinner, more elegant accessory looks refined and elegant, and a wider garter will give free rein to embody all the bride's fantasies in its decor. It is desirable that the garter is in harmony both in color and in style with the entire wedding attire. However, there is absolutely no taboo in choosing the color scheme of a wedding garter - if you want to create an original wedding garter, focus on the color scheme that suits you best, or that is already present in your wedding attire. At the same time, cream shades can be easily complemented with bright red, blue, emerald or chocolate details. Snow-white shades wonderfully harmonize with pearls, feathers, rhinestones and other decorative elements. The main thing is that the warm shade of your wedding dress does not harmonize with the cold shade of the garter, and vice versa.

Of course, when making a wedding garter with her own hands, the bride will have to apply the best needlework skills, use her imagination, and also use all her patience and concentration. However, the result exceeds all expectations.

Photos of garters:

Perhaps not everything will go smoothly the first time, because any skill comes with experience or thanks to the skillful tips of experienced needlewomen. If you watch a video with master classes in creating wedding garters, any bride will be able to avoid typical mistakes, and even the first time, create a truly masterpiece - her own unique, original, heartfelt wedding garter, which will become a real amulet and "highlight" of your wedding dress. celebrations.

A garter is a piece of women's underwear in the form of an elastic band that holds a stocking. If in former times this element of clothing had a practical meaning, now it is used by brides as a decorative accessory to maintain tradition. Wedding garter: DIY or store bought? The choice is up to the bride.

wedding garter options

Throughout the wedding celebration, this attribute of the bride is hidden under the dress. However, at the end of the evening, one of the guests will get the garter. Therefore, it must be sewn neatly and efficiently. In addition, the photographer can focus on her during a photo shoot and it is better that the garter is in harmony with the bride's outfit. A wedding garter can be made of satin, lace, organza, guipure, silk, or a combination of these fabrics. Beads, beads, ribbons, pearl threads, flowers, brooches, etc. are used as an additional decor.

Stages of creating a wedding garter

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

Satin garter

A narrow, laconic garter made of satin fabric will be a good accessory for a free Empire style dress.

In order to sew a garter, you need to take two satin ribbons of the same color, an elastic band and a decorative buckle without a tongue.

Operating procedure:

1. Take an elastic band of the desired length and a satin ribbon 1.5 times longer than the elastic band;
2. Sew the ribbons along the entire length and insert the elastic inside;
3. Evenly distribute the elastic along the drawstring of the garter;
4. Thread the resulting blank into the buckle and sew the edges of the garter.

In some cases, brides wear two garters to the wedding - one the groom throws to his unmarried friends at the end of the evening, and the second is left for the wedding night.

In this case, both garters should be made in the same style. The garter for guests should be wide, for the wedding night - narrow. To make a narrow garter, the master class above is suitable. The blank will be the same for a wide garter (you do not need to insert an elastic band and sew the edges together.). Next, it is necessary to sew a gathered wide satin ribbon to this blank. You can sew a ribbon along the bottom edge, or in the center. Then it remains only to insert the elastic and sew the edges of the garter. Instead of a satin ribbon, you can take a piece of wide lace or organza. This will make a set of two accessories.

The video shows how to correctly determine the amount of fabric and sew a narrow satin garter:

Lace garter

Lace wedding garter looks very gentle and elegant. It goes well with a puffy wedding dress and a dress with lace inserts.

This garter is easy to make without a sewing machine. To do this, you will need an elastic lace ribbon, a narrow satin ribbon for decoration, beads, threads.

The process of making a garter is very simple and does not take much time. You need to measure the required amount of elastic tape, cut off and connect the edges. Then decorate the garter with a satin ribbon bow and beads.

Vintage garter

A lace dress in the style of Godet, as well as a dress with a train, will suit a Victorian-style garter.

To make it, you will need several types of wide and narrow lace, elastic, pearl ribbon, vintage brooch, narrow ribbons.

Operating procedure:

1. Measure the length of the elastic band along the leg, cut off the lace 15 cm longer than the elastic band;
2. Fasten several types of lace with a ladder to make flounces;
3. Stretch the elastic and attach the lace to the elastic in the center;
4. Gather the lace and fasten it with an elastic band;
5. Sew on with a sewing machine;
6. Decorate the garter with a pearl ribbon, satin ribbons and a brooch.

Satin ribbon and lace garter

Necessary materials: wide lace (guipure or organza), satin ribbon, elastic band 4-5 mm narrower than ribbons, beads, narrow satin ribbons.

Operating procedure:

1. Measure the right amount of lace and take a satin ribbon of the same length;
2. Sew the ribbon to the lace on the sewing machine, making two lines along the edges of the ribbon. So that inside you get a free channel;
3. Insert the elastic and distribute it along the drawstring;
4. Sew the edges of the garter;
5. Decorate the garter with beads and bows made of narrow satin ribbons.

For more information on how to make different types of wedding garters with your own hands, see the video collection: