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A long time ago in a Hyatt far, far away… I went to a bridal show. In and for the County of Monterey, actually. I don’t really recall why I went, as I’m not getting married in Monterey, but I think it had something to do with the “free gift” they were handing out to attendees. I have a serious penchant for free things, it seems.
Well, luckily for me, the free gift was a garter!
Score, much? And I do highly recommend the Monterey bridal show for any central coast brides. They hold it twice a year, and the cake and food samples were delicious.
Anyway, let’s make this freebie a little more Sewing-esque, shall we?
First I ripped off all the fluffy on the top. I don’t really know what those pearl-stick things are supposed to be anyway.
Next, I sewed some red and black ribbon around the whole thing.
Then I glued on some loopy-bows over the ribbon ends.
And the fun part: a little strawberry applique!
At first I was going to use an anime charm. But then I realized that we’d be tossing this garter, and my charm would be given away to some random guy. And being an utterly selfish, hoarding-collector-type, I couldn’t allow that to happen. The strawberry will have to do!
The redesigned garter!
The lace is cheap with fraying ends, but I can’t really argue with free. And I don’t think the guys will care much anyway. So overall, it’s not bad for twenty minutes of time.
If you are wearing one, are you adding any personal touches to your garter?
I did the same exact thing (except I sewed blue ribbon down the middle for my “something blue” and added a blue bow out of the same ribbon)!! That garter is the same one I got at the Dollar Tree lol.
very cute! and much improved over the original. we wont be doing a garter or bouquet toss but I want a garter anyhow so I will be DIY-ing my own 
How did you sew the new colored ribbon on top of the old one? Did you have to cut the garter in half? I want to redo my garter as well!!!
the revamped garter is much more you! and score for a freebie.
@Ducks35: haha, deja vu then!
@alivoo01: I didn’t cut anything, just sewed it around the circle, straight on with the machine on a long straight stitch. totally non-pro, but whatever! just make sure you pull the elastic as you sew it, so it retains it’s stretchiness!
@Miss Sewing: Thanks for the tip on pulling it taut! Going home tonight to spruce up my garter!
i ordered mine from an etsy store… it’s penn state (since that’s where i went to college) and both the toss and the keepsake have cute blue PSU fabric and a little football charm. i love them! (and it’s my something blue!)
Mine will perhaps just be my something-blue, but there aren’t any parameters beyond that.
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Mrs. Sewing, San Mateo, CA/Honolulu, HI Age and Occupation: 24, Electrical Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Electrical Engineer Engagement Date: June 27, 2009 Wedding Date: July 2010 Venue: Anela Garden Chapel & Japanese Cultural Center, Honolulu About Me: I'm an easily entertained, compulsive idea-scheming machine who loves good art, good food, and a good engineering challenge. I'm planning a half-destination wedding on the beautiful island of Oahu - imagine a plethora of movies, art and games; savory Hawaiian food; blended Chinese and Japanese cultural details; lush, fragrant tropical flowers and all the air conditioning a NorCal native could want! And once I marry the love of my life, we'll come back to the 'mainland' to party it up all over again in my hometown of Salinas, the salad-bowl capital of the world!
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