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    How do I keep my garter from falling down?
    LaTricia Brown
    Master Tailor & Creative Director
    LaTricia Brown is a Master Tailor and Designer and the Owner of Trish B. Stylin' based in the Savannah, Georgia metro area. LaTricia has over a decade of experience including bridal design, men's and women's clothing design, and fashion show directing. She has a BFA in Fashion with a minor in Accessory Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). LaTricia has worked with W Magazine in New York City and has assisted with the personal styling of P. Diddy. She has also assisted the development of Sean John's 10-Year Anniversary Collection and appeared in the filming of Diddy's "If I Were King" Documentary.
    LaTricia Brown
    Master Tailor & Creative Director
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    Try subtracting about 3 in (7.62 cm) from your thigh measurement to get your elastic measurement. The slightly shorter elastic will help the garter stay secure instead of sliding down.
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    If my leg measurement is 15 inches, how long should the ribbon be?
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    That depends in part upon how gathered you want your garter to be, but it must be at least 17 inches.
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    How I measure the leg garter?
    T. Chinsen
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    The elastic length is the measurement of the thigh area where it will be worn. The lace and ribbon length is 3" (7.6 cm) more than the elastic. When sewing the elastic, overlap the end by 0.5" (1.2 cm) for a comfortable fit.
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    Can I use wide lace with a ribbon center and elastic insert?
    T. Chinsen
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    Yes, you can. The material will save steps in making a garter. If it is the combination you want, you can skip most of the instructions in the article and sew the size you need.
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    How much elastic should I use when the garter is a gift?
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    Ask the person for their measurements if you don't mind them knowing you are making something for them. Ask them for their thigh, arm, and head measurements just to throw them off! Or, measure someone's thigh who is the same or a similar size as the person you are giving the garter to.
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