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Miss. Hibiscus’ entry about sports garters made me think about mine. While we probably won’t have a garter toss, a sports garter seems like a nice surprise for Mr. Peach after the wedding is over. I went to the website and found the Michigan one:
I really liked it, but I just couldn’t swallow the price ($34.95!!). So I set out to make my own! I went to A.C. Moore to purchase my materials (lace, yellow ribbon, blue ribbon, elastic) for a whopping grand total of $3.95!!
Cut two pieces of lace and both the ribbons about twice the width of your thigh. Cut the elastic so that it is a comfortable fit around your thigh.
First I sewed together two pieces of lace back to back to form one piece of lace with a centerline:
Then I sewed on one edge of the blue ribbon to the lace, where the centerline was formed, like below (so that it appears that one side of the lace will be longer than the other).
From the front view:
From the back view:
Then I added the yellow ribbon (*NOTE: I should have added the yellow ribbon to the blue ribbon BEFORE adding it to the lace. It would have been easier):
Front view:
Back view:
I got so excited I forgot to take some pictures >_< sowieee!! But it's really simple. You sew the OTHER side of the blue ribbon to the lace and then string the elastic through. You can use a safety pin to help you guide it through. Then sew up the two ends together and viola~! Not too shabby, eh? I also saved $30! woohoo~
It lacks the sports pin, but eh, whatever. I did find the exact same Michigan football pin for $4.95 so maybe I’ll add it later.
Side Note: So for those of you who don’t keep up with college football - Michigan lost against Ohio state (I have to say, Ohio State played very well). But there is still hope. Many Michigan fans are cheering for the UCLA Bruins to beat USC. Hahaha~
Did you use a sewing machine to do any of this? I’d like to try, but I don’t have a machine.
It’s my plan to try to make a coca-cola garter. My FI’s an addict. Also, someone on eBay also makes sports and other custom garters for around $10.
Hooray! I am definitely hoping UCLA beats USC. Very cute garter!
Too cute!!! I was planning on coming up with a method for doing this myself, but since you posted these great instructions I’ll just use yours 
Only in (St L) Cardinal red, of course!
Try Gabby45 on ebay. I just bought one from them.
Super cute Ms. Peach! And I’m so happy you’re cheering for the right team on Saturday!
VERY cute!! and GOOO UCLA!!! gotta represent the alma mater!!
I sewed it by hand! It def would have been faster and the creases would have come out nicer with a sewing machine, but yeah I don’t have a sewing machine either…
that looks great miss peach! and yah it would have been super fast on a sewing machine (they’re actually pretty easy to use)… but you did an awesome job by hand!
yours actually looks a lot better than the store bought one. i like it.
as far that game went, at least i didn’t cry hot, angry tears this year. 
they were good but if not for that last penalty, we would have won
GREAT garter. I was actually going to purchase off the sports site too!! BUt I love saving money and I love how your’s came out! I am confused though about sewing two pieces of lace together and then threading the elastic through. Did you sew the two pieces together by making a pocket for the elastic (?) and then slide it through? :-\ Also, for the blue ribbon, did you sew onto lace on both edges of the ribbon or down the middle of the ribbon?
Sorry. I want to make sure of the directions before I take on such a task. Thank you!
LaJuan- hopefully this will answer your question. if not i’ll try it with ms paint. ^_^ the two peices of lace that are sewed together (back to back) have nothing to do with the threading the elastic through. this was done simply to create one piece of lace. the pocket for the elastic is formed by the blue ribbon and lace (now one piece). so i first sewed one edge of the blue ribbon to the lace and then later sewed the opposite edge of the blue ribbon to the same piece of lace, creating a pocket or tunnel for the elastic to travel through. does this make more sense? hmm re-reading my directions, i should have used the word “edge” instead of “side.” feel free to ask more questions or email me if you have any trouble: peach@weddingbee.com!
That garter is BEAUTIFUL! I love it!!! Way to go with the DIY.
go bruins!! =D
beautiful garter, will have to try my hand at that sometime!
That looks REALLY good…too bad I am not a seamstress, nor do I own a sewing machine! But, where there’s a will, there’s a way. I am taking notes!
great job! i bet it will look the same if not better than the one on that site!
That looks great!!!! good job ms. peach!!! gooo blue!
nice job!!! i didn’t go to OSU but my parents teach there so i’m a HUGE buckeyes fan
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Miss Peach, New Jersey/Atlanta Age and Occupation in 07: 25, Mechanical Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Student Engagement Date: January 27, 2006 Wedding Date: March, 2007 Venue: Korean Presbyterian Church of Atlanta + Flint Hill About Me: Mr. Peach and I started dating our senior year of high school when we both lived in Georgia. Since then, we spent 6 years in a long distance relationship. And now by the grace of God, we've made it through; we are living in the same state again (NJ) and we are gettin' married! I was originally going to ask if I could be Miss Mango bc I loveee mangos sooo much, but in the end decided to be true to my GA peach roots! woot!
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