Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making

Pastors and priests come in all sizes from petite to very tall, with many variations in between. Yet all too often chasubles come in a one size fits all.… Read...

It is that time of year. Winter has passed to the dim recesses of our memory, and the earth is awakening with a profusion of blossoms. The unexpected beauty of…...

Over the past few weeks, we have been discussing the various chasuble patterns and styles available at Ecclesiastical Sewing. This next chasuble pattern is one that I refer to as…...

Churches come in all types and sizes. There are the grand Cathedral and Basilicas. And the humble mission church with everything in between. With such a wide array of churches…...

I remember making my first chasuble over 30 some years ago. There was nothing available for a chasuble pattern at that time.  The only thing I could use for a…...

I love vintage embroidery designs – looking at them and admiring the hand embroidery worked in stitches of silk and gold threads. I love researching and seeking out vintage embroidery…...

Christmas is a busy time of year for many of us. There are extra services at church, the children’s programs, entertaining and gatherings with family and friends. Sometimes it seems…...

The Christmas Season is upon us in full swing. There are still several more services with the Christmas decorations and paraments up on the chancel and the clergy wearing their…...

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, it is the middle of July, and if it is anything Minnesota, it is HOT!  The last thing on everyone’s mind on a hot…...

We would like to thank Edward Riojas for our guest post today. Edward is the liturgical artist who has been collaborating with Carrie Roberts to the create the Designs to…...

Good-morning! So do you know whose feast day it is today? Have you ever heard of the Ontological Argument? The saint, who we celebrate today, is given the honor of…...

We hope you have all had a safe and blessed Easter Holy Day. The Ecclesiastical Sewing family had such a wonderful weekend that it is hard to return to our…...