Quote Originally Posted by thescot View Post
Ted, you can buy grosgrain ribbon and elastic at almost any sewing center, and if you add a bit of velcro, you've got what you want on the cheap. That's especially true if you onlo allow a very small portion of the flash to show beneath the hose fold over.

I've been scouting around for some wool "ribbon" or whatever you call it from which to make some garters. I have a red pair that I wear a lot and would like to make some more; the ribbon flashes I reserve for dressier occassions.
Woollen twill tape is what you're looking for.