I was lazier that that - I used the garter things they sell because I already had them. Those folks old enough to have worn nylons with garter belts know what I am referring to. I got them originally because I had a set of sheets and the fitted sheet was a tad small and always coming out - so I found the metal garters (with the elastic) and hooked them on and worked just fine. I bought some made with plastic garters and they were worthless.