Where can I find a custom garter for my wedding?

Question

I am getting married in October and my colors are eggplant (purple), platium (silver), and black. My fiancee is in the Army. I want to find a garter that is camo design with my colors. Any ideas even where to look would be awesome!

Answer 1

I've made quite a few because friends of mine who have gotten married couldn't find any they liked or that were tasteful. So, I've started to make them for friends and other people around town. It's best to make 2 garters. One to keep and one for the garter toss.

Garter's are easy to make. I bought 1 inch band of elastic and white satin. All you need is a sewing machine and a little patience.

First, measure with a measuring tape your leg where you will be wearing the garter and subtract about an inch. Cut the elastic band to the measurement. Second, cut a strip of fabric twice as long and double the width of the elastic band. Fold about half an inch at the end and hem. Fold the fabric in half wrong side up and sew. (That way the hemline is on the inside). Here comes the tricky part. To turn the fabric right side out use a safety pin and pull through the fabric to reverse. Now, the patience part, start to pull the elastic through the fabric sleeve. When the elastic is pulled through scrunch it down so both ends of the elastic are in sight and place one end over the other. Run through the sewing machine to secure the ends together. To finish, use needle and thread, slide the unfinished end under the hemmed part and sew.

If this sounds too time consuming let me know. I can have one ready for you. Just send me an email at [e-mail].

Answer 2

I saw one custom garter for $62!! Even if you aren't great with a needle & thread, you or a friend ought to be able to do this.

Here's instructions from Brilliant Wedding Pages.

How To Sew a Wedding Garter

Buying a really nice wedding garter can cost a lot of money - and let's face it, when are you ever going to wear it again? Why not sew your own wedding garter? I think you will be surprised at just how easy this can be! Here's how to sew your bridal garter.

You will need (all found at your local fabric or craft store):

* Plain, simple bridal garter, usually white ($3.00 - $7.00)
* Lace ribbon or other decorative material (cost dependent upon how fancy you choose)
* Charm, rose ribbons, or other embellishment ($0.50 - $5.00)
* Needle and thread
* Scissors
* Small piece of cardboard (to stretch garter around)

Now, here's what you do:

1. Stretch the simple bridal garter around the piece of cardboard.
2. Thread your needle - Cut a piece of thread (about 1.5" long), put the thread through the eye of the needle. Make sure to tie a knot at the end of the thread.
3. Sew the lace ribbon to the inside of the bridal garter. (You can sew it to the edge that already has some lace or the other edge - it is up to you and what you would like your garter to look like.)
4. Finish sewing by putting a loop into the garter and then tying a knot through the loop.
5. Hot glue or sew your charm or embellishment to the center of the garter.

Voila! You have a nice looking wedding garter that you won't feel guilty about tossing. You can even make two if you want to keep one for yourself.

Here are some additional hints to help you out:

* Many brides choose a charm with the year of your marriage on it (these can be found at your craft store, usually near the wedding "stuff".)
* Consider putting "something blue" on your wedding garter.
* Make your garter more meaningful by using lace from your mother's wedding dress, pinning a special brooch to the center or even a momento from your relationship (just be sure not to toss this portion of the garter, or make a special "throw garter".)

Have fun making and sewing your wedding garter and as always - be creative!

Answer 3

A wedding supply store should help - good luck! Army wife here as well.

And just remember..."Home is where the Army sends you".

Answer 4

Yes, you could always make one... .but if you are looking for something already done - check out the site below! My favorite is g0000076 - it is also only $17.00!!!

Answer 5

In the internet or a bridal shop.

Answer 6

Ebay!

Answer 7

make it