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Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Bridal Garter

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Sew a Wedding Garter

Sew a Wedding Garter

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
A bridal garter makes a great shower gift. Sew it your self and make it special! Add embroidery with names and dates. Add a touch of color that the bride has chosen for her reception and she'll know it was tailor made just for her.
This free sewing project is so easy, you may want to sew two garters... one for the bride to keep and one for her to toss at her wedding reception.

Materials:

  • 26" of flat (not gathered) 2" - 2 1/2" wide lace with one scalloped or decorative edge.
  • 26" of 1/4 - 1/2" wide flat lace with one decorative edge for the top edge of the garter.
  • 2 pieces of 26" of 1" wide white satin ribbon (or one satin and one grosgrain ribbon)
  • 13" of 1/2" wide elastic
  • 1/4" wide ribbon for decorating
  • Embellishments to decorate the garter -- The garter shown here used a heart shaped button.

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