Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making
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The First Pattern to go with Silk Dupioni: 5 inch stole
As we talked about last post, there are two sizes of pre-cut tole kits which included—face fabric, canvas, and lining—for making your own stole, but only one stole kit—Silk Dupioni—comes…...
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The 4.5 inch pattern; Our Tried & True Stole
As we talked about last post, there are two sizes of pre-cut material—face fabric, canvas, and lining—, but only one stole kit—Silk Dupioni—comes in both sizes online. Size “B” must…...
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Pugin – in an Orphrey Trim?
Pugin – just the mention of the name can be exciting. But many of you may not know who or what Pugin is. We have talked about Augustus Welby Northmore…...
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Ecclesiastical Braids and Galloons: Finding the Right Trim
“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...
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Silver Stars for Advent Stole: Part 2
There are a few pastoral stole projects that need to be created in a relatively short period of time. The first stole is a Blue Advent stole. Blue is an...
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Stole Set
It has been far too long since any new projects have been underway in the Ecclesiastical Sewing workroom. For tonight, we shall have a quite peek at a pastoral stole...
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Can Altar Linens and Church Vestments be Made by Laity?
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...