Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making
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Top 10 materials for DIY stole making
Here at Ecclesiastical Sewing, we’re always happy to make stoles for our customers. After all, these are arguably the most important vestments for pastors and priests. They’re worn with preaching…...
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Liturgical Brocades Used for Church Vestments and Historical Costumes
Liturgical Brocades, Damasks, Tapestry, and Brocatelle Fabrics used for Historical Period and Renaissance Costumes Ecclesiastical Sewing carries a complete line of what might be described as luxurious textiles with pedigrees…...
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St. Hubert
Today’s topic is a historical biography about a saint from the seventh and eighth centuries. St. Hubert—circa 656 A.D. to 727 A.D.— was a Bishop of Liege and along with…...
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Orphrey Bands for Altar Frontal
Yes, it is true. The Ecclesiastical Sewing workroom is gone. There is nothing there at the moment except an empty room, with carpet badly soiled from construction dust and dirt....
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Sir Ninian Comper: Ecclesiastical Embroidery Designer
A man should, from his youth, seek for forms which are beautiful. At first he should love but one of them; then recognize the beauty which resides in one as...
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Books: The Next Best Thing Final
When it comes to discussing the history of English Embroidery during the 19th and 20th century, there are many notable books to review. In thinking about the Giants of the…...
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Books: The Next Best Thing : Part II
Yesterday was such a fun day spent talking about Books: The Next Best Thing and becoming immersed in the works of the Ecclesiastical Giants who designed and created many beautiful pieces…...