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Friday
May082009

Something Blue: Jen's Wedding Garter

Last summer my sister, Jen, was married to Ray.  As oldest sister I assumed the job of finding "something blue" for her wedding.  I made one of these pretty blue garters using left over Liberty of London Tana Lawn and elastic bobbin thread. I was surprised at how quickly and easily the whole thing came together. The garter proved so popular that family members and friends have started requesting them and Jen has since made one for the wedding of a family friend.

This is a truly simple project to make (it takes less than an hour) and a great use of the Tana Lawn, which is a singularly spectacular fabric. All of this make it such a special gift.  If you have a bride who could use "something blue" please visit the Something Blue: Jen's Wedding Garter Project Journal to make one of your own. --Joelle

Reader Comments (9)

and now emily has one of her own, although she has yet to see it!!
May 8, 2009 | Unregistered Commentersara
Great idea!
May 9, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterh
how cute!
May 12, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterrickie
HELLO♪
my name is yukako’
from JAPAN

Very nice blog♪ and hand made♪
We come to play a lot
May 13, 2009 | Unregistered Commenteryukako’
super sweet garter--love it and wish I had a reason to make one:)
May 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterHeather
This almost makes me want to cut up my blue smocked baby dress for the same purpose.
May 19, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRaffi
should it be a tight tension?
May 19, 2009 | Unregistered Commentergretchen
To find the "diameter of the bride's thigh," would you measure the circumference then divide by pi? Or perhaps the circumference alone would suffice. Just sayin'.
June 20, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMargaret
Hi Margaret,
Oops! I meant to say the circumference! I'm changing the pattern now.
thanks!
Joelle
June 21, 2009 | Registered Commenterpurl bee

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