How to make a beautiful wedding garter.

[@DebbieShort]

Thank you for the fab tutorial...I'm going to give it a go. What width is the ribbon that you used please. Many Thanks :)

[@BecomingCreative]

Thanks for watching Debbie and thank you for the compliment. I'm really thrilled that you are now having a go yourself! I used 2.5cm or 1 inch wide ribbon in these garters- it needs to be just wide enough to cover your elastic. You might be interested to know that I have just published a book including all my expertise and tips on how to make this and other garters on amazon. "How to make Beautiful Wedding Garters". amzn.to/3popJrd It has a chapter on each of the types of garter: frilly, flat and hybrid. It also covers what to do if your garter slips and much more. As a novel bonus, (which I don't think has been done before) it includes QR codes, at the end of each chapter, linking you to the relevant garter video on KZbin. So you get a virtual tutorial included for each type of garter. I've also included, at the end of the book, a QR code linking to the whole wedding accessories playlist and another linking directly to each suppliers I used. I'd love to know how you get on.

[@DebbieShort]

@@BecomingCreative Brilliant thank you🤩 How fabulous a book. I will take a look 👀

[@debrastuhrberg2266]

Definitely! So fun to watch and learn!

[@BecomingCreative]

Ah thank you so much Debra. It's always good to find the fun- just like Mary Poppins! Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you have subscribed. x

[@lyramonaghan8148]

Thank you so much for the tutorial!! Going to try my creative jeans at this alongside my mom & grandma.

[@BecomingCreative]

What a lovely way to get the generations together! In case you haven't seen them there are two other 'how to' videos for garters- one is how to make a flat garter , for a fitted wedding dress and the other is how to make a hybrid garter - something in between. There's also one on how to stop your garter slipping and now a BOOK of everything about wedding garters! amzn.to/3OOheRa You'll find all of the garters if you subscribe ( free ) and click on the 'wedding accessories' playlist. That playlist also includes two 'how to make a fascinators' videos, when you are done with the garters. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching; I was having a bit of a flat day, but you have cheered me up immensely.

[@mzkatbee463]

Beautiful and elegant! I hope to do this for my daughter. She's getting married in 22 days!

[@BecomingCreative]

Thank you so much. I have spent a lot of time going into details on this video, but it really doesn't take that long once you have chosen all of your component parts. The thing is, put love in every stitch and enjoy making it. I hope the wedding goes beautifully and you have a wonderful day. Don't forget to subscribe, it's free and there's something for everyone.

[@reneestahl2339]

I would have liked to see you sew the elastic to the lace. I am a beginner and would love to make this for my niece for next year.

[@BecomingCreative]

Hi Renee, you are not the first person to ask for this. I promise to include sewing the elastic in my next one. Thanks for watching. I hope you do make one for your niece, it's such a personal thing and not really much sewing. You really can put love in every stitch.

[@cindyworthmann8031]

Thanks for your information on making these garders. It helped me in making one from a mothers bride dress for her daughter. It killed me to cut her dress but the mother wanted to make something for her to treasure. Thanks cindy

[@BecomingCreative]

Thanks for watching Cindy. I feel your pain cutting into the mother's wedding dress, but it would certainly have made something special for the daughter. How lucky they both are to have a friend like you. Now that you have cut the original dress though maybe you could make a little dress for any offspring from the remains? Hope you have subscribed- completely free.

[@anamccord7898]

Hi I really love it. 🥰 How do you make you cute box for your Garter?

[@BecomingCreative]

HI There Ana, thank you so much and thank you for watching. I will be making another one soon and promise I will include a piece on how to make the boxes! Make sure you subscribe and you won't miss a thing.

[@anamccord7898]

@@BecomingCreative Hi there! I learn so mucho about your Garter lace🥰 thank you

[@sheilathiele7966]

I have a suggestion to make sure the dimenties do not snag the dress. paint on clear nail polish / let dry then apply.this has worked of me.

[@BecomingCreative]

Yes, that is a great idea Sheila. You could also use transparent drying glue. You have already done this successfully Sheila-well done. For everyone else, if you can't get the finish you want with filing, just make sure you don't put too much glue/nail varnish on- just enough to cover the snag. Thank you, top tip. More use of diamante in the latest garter video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXW2mJSMeruXb5I Let me know what you think.

[@deeschader2224]

Love this! I need to make 2. Great tips of things to consider. I think when I join it I’m going to do a French seam for a cleaner finish

[@BecomingCreative]

Thank you so much. French seams would be a very neat finish, but just check the fit and that they stay put on the leg first, otherwise it's a lot to unpick. Another video coming soon on making a flat garter for a fitted dress. Subscribe (it's free) to make sure you dont miss it. Hope your special day(s) go well. Glad you enjoyed the video. X

[@deeschader2224]

@@BecomingCreative I’m going to add a bit to allow for the French seam. Can’t wait to see the flat garter!

[@Nini-kq4vp]

Nice tips! Thank you very very much ♥

[@BecomingCreative]

You are most welcome and I have now collated everything I know and have learned about garters in this new book, available on Amazon. amzn.to/3L80rWJ

[@marienewnham8069]

Excellent, many thanks

[@BecomingCreative]

Many thanks Marie. Hope you have subscribed? You get to hear first that I am currently working on a book on wedding garters including details of all my garter videos. I'll be announcing it on a video soon.

[@rosinyberg8747]

I NEEEEEED to see you sew these together…. PPPPPLEASE

[@BecomingCreative]

Fear not Rosi, I'm here. If you are already at the sewing up stage you have done most of the hard work, now the final hurdle. I don't know if you have used silicone backed elastic ( in which case, see this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXW2mJSMeruXb5Isi=kXo0LPi2kQIcx3Eu at 26.35) or if you have used 'knicker ' elastic. If the latter, you can put it under the sewing machine, taking care not to catch the lace in the foot. If necessary, just sew the elastic part back and forth under the machine and finish the lace by hand. At the risk of sounding shamelessly self promoting I have written a book covering everything in my garter videos and more if that helps: amzn.to/4bAS4xK I'm sure it will look amazing and what a wonderfully personal and loving present.

[@rosinyberg8747]

@@BecomingCreative THANK YOU, Well, I must get this ONE last garter done.... before a book can arrive. I have installed a soap dispenser in my sewing room for such frustrations.... big grin. The bride cannot know about these.... as it is a keepsake from from Grandma's shirt. SOO she is not around to check fit and approval. Such pressure I put on myself.... afterall this is a BRIDE!!! I shall view the tutorial over and over and over. [signed: the over thinker with bad language]

[@BecomingCreative]

@@rosinyberg8747 i completely empathise. Don't forget to breathe and enjoy this amazing gift you are creating. Grandma willbe cheering you onxx

[@rosinyberg8747]

@@BecomingCreative Thank you so much for your kind words! Everything has been delivered!!!

[@snowyguinea1302]

Could I ask what ribbon you used please? I’ve bought ribbon and it’s quite crispy and not soft, if that makes sense 🤷‍♀️

[@BecomingCreative]

It makes complete sense. Full disclosure, I used ribbon I have collected over time from chocolate boxes and lavishly wrapped presents, but if I was buying some I would use something like this. Annoyingly it comes in a bundle rather than just the colours you want, but you might well find, as I did, that once you get going all sorts of ideas occur to you. amzn.to/41Aky5h Alternatively try to soften the ribbon you have already bought. It will be stiff for one of two reasons: the composition of the fabric or it contains starch or a stiffener of some sort. If the latter then stick it in a net bag and throw it in the wash to get the stiffener out. Iron it and you should be good to go. If it's the composition of the fabric then you could try physically breaking it down a bit. I would take one end of the ribbon in each fist then scuff it between your knuckles a few times- as if you were trying to get a stubborn stain out of laundry in a hand wash. If that doesn't work though there is this suggestion I've found for you from another youtuber, kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXa9i2ifjJWJqc0 I haven't tried it myself so let me know how you get on. I am always happy to give you a steer to products I have used, to make your life easier, but I have just joined the Amazon affiliates programme, so Amazon reach into their deep pockets and now give me a teeny tiny commission, if you follow my link and purchase. The good news is that it doesn't cost you a bean, it's the same price as if you found it on Amazon yourself.

[@kaycummins5323]

What is the size of the ribbon buckle in this video?

[@BecomingCreative]

Hello there Kay, the diamante buckle used in this video has a 10mm bar and is about 1.6-1.7 mm overall width. Here is the link to the ones I used. amzn.to/3oVOhrU I also found these heart shaped ones, which I didn't use in this video, but thought they were really pretty for a future project. amzn.to/3N44zXA If you are in the USA, then these are identical and on amazon.com Circles amzn.to/3Ck9QFo Hearts amzn.to/3qyfSQi If it's of interest I have written a Book , 'How to make beautiful wedding garters' which includes everything I have learned from all the garters I have made, a list of suppliers and links to the wedding accessories playlist on KZbin, so if I add any other videos you can go directly to them. It is currently on sale on Amazon for£10.24 (UK) or $12.86.( US) UK link amzn.to/3p01Gis. US link amzn.to/3oX4Of6 Good Luck with your project, thanks for watching.

[@lisaw5081]

Thank you so much for such a well put together tutorial. I’m off to give this a go. One question, would you or have you used stretchy elastic? 😊

[@BecomingCreative]

Hi there, thank you so much for watching. If you click on the description to be found under the video or by clicking 'more' after the hashtag list you will see I have not only now written a book covering everything I have learned about how to make wedding garters , but also I have listed links to where I purchased the materials I used. If you have subscribed you can access all of my wedding garter videos and a couple of fascinators by checking out the wedding accessory playlist. The one on ' How to stop your garter slipping' and a chapter in the book, specifically deals with which elastic to choose. I hope your project turns out beautifully!😊

[@joymoldenhaueer1664]

Help! I followed your directions and mine curled and coils and won’t lay flat. I put the elastic down the center and even amounts of lace on top and bottom….What did I do wrong?

[@joynkarl]

Thank you so much for the quick response…. You are so sweet and I so enjoy your video. Fortunately the garter I made today was my trial garter which was to be the one for the groom to toss. I’m making a beautiful keepsake garter for my Niece for her wedding also. I’m sure the elastic was my problem… it was narrow probably too narrow. I plan to use a wider elastic on my next one. Thank you once again, you are so kind!

[@joynkarl]

Another question…. Should I have used a zig zag stitch? Would that have helped?

[@BecomingCreative]

@@joynkarl Hi there Joy, it's 5am in the morning here but Ive been lying awake trying to think of a clear way to explain - which is why Ive just deleted my previous rather verbose and possibly overthought advice. I should have checked first to see your response. Hey ho. I have some ideas and will get back to you after a bit more sleep!

[@BecomingCreative]

@@joynkarl Hi there Joy. You have done nothing wrong at all. All roads lead to Rome and once the garter is on the leg it will lay flatter. I have however been busy. I can't post photos here, but there is a Facebook page for Handmade Originals and I have just posted TWO photos which may interest you. I also deal with the zigzag vs straight stitch query in those posts. Personally though I think stitching down each side of the elastic sits better, but it really is a question of personal taste. Have a look and let me know what you think. This is the link to the page facebook.com/HandmadeOriginals.co.uk

[@BecomingCreative]

@@joynkarl Hi Joy I have posted what I think is a clearer reply for you, with photographs on the Facebook page for this channel. I hope this helps facebook.com/HandmadeOriginals.co.uk

[@MomBuilds]

what should I set my machine at to do the lace?

[@BecomingCreative]

As you are already stretching the elastic while you sew on the lace you can use an ordinary straight stitch.

[@foreverapryl]

❤❤❤

[@BecomingCreative]

Thank you Apryl. More on garters - yes really- coming soon. Subscribe ( it's free) and you won't miss it.

[@Berthy1231]

The sound effect you do when you're describing why not to put too many Diamante's on the garter😂😂😂