Hi Sue, I've made lots of garters and always work on 27 inches as a good length, working to the nearest pattern repeat. I've done one sided and two sided garters, depending on the amount of time available, but concentrated on one sided since I heard that two sided were "tarts' garters"! The garter can be worn any where from just above the knee to the top of the leg, but if the bride is going to expose it for the photographs, just above the knee is best.
Liz Pass In Poole, Dorset. PS It is not the custom here in UK to throw the garter to the groomsmen. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sue Sent: 30 January 2007 19:29 To: Arachne Subject: [lace] bucks garter lace I have been working my bucks point garter strip of lace (Wedding Bells, in Stott and Cook 100 traditional patts). I have done about 25 inches and am wondering what others who have made bucks point garters would consider a sensible length. I was thinking 30 inches and using ribbon approx 1 inch on one edge and not in the centre. Sue T, Dorset UK -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/655 - Release Date: 28/01/2007 13:12 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
