Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making
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What to use on the Inside to get a great look on the Outside for Vestments
Questions come in almost daily asking about the making of all things church vestment related. Today we will give you a quick rundown on all things inside when it comes…...
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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 Protestant Reformation And Its Importance To Ecclesiastical Sewing
Did you know that next fall is going to be a very special year? October 31st, 2017 will mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. For Protestant churches, this is…...
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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,…...
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October 11th–Philip the Deacon
I wanted to mention that today we celebrate the feast day of one of the first deacons, the deacon Philip. The office of the deacon was the first auxiliary office...
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Wardrobes for Clergy: Liturgical Vestments and Pastoral Stoles
The wardrobe of a member of the clergy is vast. Hopefully your clergy has the basic liturgical wardrobe pieces but if they do not, it is the job of the…...
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Thoughts on the Upcoming Clergy Appreciation Sunday
Yesterday after the church service, a member of the congregation made an announcement that clergy appreciation Sunday is coming up very quickly—traditionally the 2nd Sunday in October. This announcement made…...
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Church Linen–Roulin
Today I would like to talk about linen and those vestments and vestures made of linen. While doing some reading on linen pieces, I came across this brilliant thought from…...
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Headwear Part III: The Tiara—Norris
This is the third and final installment about headwear for this three part series. Already we have learned about the Amice and the Mitre. Today’s vestment is very distinct as…...
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Headwear Part II: The Mitre—Norris
The mitre is part two of the three part series talking about ecclesiastical vestments that are headwear. Today we again travel back in time to the days of the Greeks....
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Part I: The Amice—Norris
Over the next few days I would like to talk to you about certain ecclesiastical vestments that are worn on the head. Often we focus our gaze on the voluptuous...
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The Pallium-Herbert Norris
From the 6th century till the 1st century B.C., the Greeks wore a particular linen or wool garment. Men and women of the working class wore this garment over a...