Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making

Tonight we would like to share something special. It is the story of a labor of love. The story began quite a  number of months ago. I was delighted when…...

We all know how it is when we have a burning desire to get to a project. We get other projects completed and out-of-the-way and then the fun begins. At…...

Lent is just around the corner, and we have a few new things to share for those who might be in need of “freshening” things up beforehand. Things have been…...

Liturgical Fabrics are a joy to work with when making church vestments. St. Aidan’s is no exception. Made in England for making church vestments as well as academic gowns and…...

Old vestments are often found in the dark recesses of sacristy drawers, and the question may arise as to what might be done with old stoles and other church vestment…...

There is something special about a rare vintage Church Vestment book. Maybe it is that sense of wonder and awe that an Ecclesiastical Embroidery Book is still around and in…...

Tonight we will take a short look at applying galloon trim to an orphrey band. The orphrey bands are being placed on a pastoral stole.  We have been looking at...

“Details” is one of those words that can be embraced to take an Ecclesiastical Sewing project from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Taking the time to add an extra touch...

The use of orphrey bands for trimming pastoral stoles opens an endless array of design possibilities. Many of you might be familiar with using orphreys as a means of adding...

Making a Rochet Pattern for Clergy Yes, Ecclesiastical Sewing projects are being worked on for our newly launched online storefront. They are just sooooooooooooooooo slow. With family commitments and a…...

This little book (founded on a series of articles on Church Embroidery written for the ‘Treasury’) is intended for the use of those who are desirous of learning by practical...

The work week has come to an end, and it is time to relax and catch up with what others are doing within the Liturgical Art scene.  Keeping abreast of...