Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making
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Good Friday 2017 and Stabat Mater Dolorosa
Tonight at church, the stripped altar will be adorned in black with six candles upon it and the seventh being the Paschal candle. The crucifix is already veiled, not to…...
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The First Chapter of a New Book
Monday this week was the beginning of the Passover. This is a good time to take a look at some history on Ecclesiastical Dress. Over the years there seemed to…...
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April’s Goals
We have many projects under way here at Ecclesiastical Sewing. We have our new Luther Rose Brocade Fabric to develop; we have many new embroideries becoming available; and we are…...
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What is needed for Vestment Makers?
As we continue to grow Ecclesiastical Sewing in 2017, it seems appropriate to stop and ask our faithful readers what are the things on your “wish lists” when it comes…...
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Sewing a Chalice Veil: Construction Details
The most recent development in the Ecclesiastical Sewing work room has been the development of a Chalice Veil. The pattern & instructions for this will be available soon on our…...
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Exciting News!
If you have been following along on our Facebook page, we have some exciting results from a long weekend of hard work. Ecclesiastical Sewing is tickled pink to share the…...
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Little Crosses: Appliques for use on Church Vestments and Pastoral Stoles
Today, January 2nd, is a special day. There is a birthday in the Ecclesiastical Sewing family and a wedding anniversary. Although I will not say how old she is, Carrie…...
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Dainty Liturgical Fabrics? How Will They Look!
Religious Brocade Fabrics Liturgical Fabrics are fabrics specially woven for use in making church vestments. Some of you may be familiar with Liturgical Fabrics and for others, this may be…...
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Messianic Christmas Rose with Crown Liturgical Machine Embroidery Design
Roses are a special flower. They have a long history not only in the world of romance, but also in Heraldry and in the church. The book of Isaiah 35.1…...
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Email sign up form and small church linen booklet
Ecclesiastical Sewing has some exciting news to announce! We have an email subscription! Click on the link below or go to the Ecclesiastical Sewing website and store front to sign…...
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All Saints Day
November 1st is a Holy Day that is often looked over by many Protestant churches in their excitement of the Reformation. It may be a smaller holiday compared to Easter…...
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The Cope–Norris
Like the majority of modern ecclesiastical vestments, the cope has its origins in ancient garments. The cope, unlike other vestments, is a bit of a mystery. With an unknown origin,…...