Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making

Today, let’s revisit the Monk Habit. Creating a new pattern for Ecclesiastical Sewing is a long process. It often takes several attempts to obtain a good pattern that works for…...

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…...

With the month of October quickly speeding by, the date is fast approaching for those who are able to attend the Giants of Gothic Revival at the Victoria and Albert…...

It is great fun to research Ecclesiastical Sewing projects and  Church Vestments  with books, catalogs, and on the internet. There are many options available when it comes to fabric selection…...

Perhaps you have thought about Ecclesiastical Sewing, or about making an Ecclesiastical Vestment or Altar Hanging, or even a chasuble.  You have done a little reading and searching online, and…...

There has been a lot of talk about Ecclesiastical Embroidery here on Ecclesiastical Sewing. For today, it is time to turn my attention to the actual sewing part of Ecclesiastical…...

Yesterday, I showed you the finished section of flat silk in the Ecclesiastical Embroidery Design  for the Easter Set Pulpit Fall.  It is always a thrill to finish one section…...

A dear friend has issued a challenge. That challenge is to create clear and easy step by step instructions for sewing a square-yoke surplice.  Today, I took her at her...

It was exciting to come across a book that had some illustrations of Altar Frontals,  along with Ecclesiastical Embroidery design ideas.   These books are rich in history, describing details of Opus…...

After creating my first Easter  altar frontal and pulpit fall set, and being disappointed with the results, it was time to devote serious study and research to the field of…...

This weekend will be a bit of a reorganization for the sewing room. Hopefully a few things will be moved out, allowing for additional space.  This is great because there are several…...

Oh I just wish I could hop on a plane and visit Great Britain! For many years, I have longed to go there. That desire is even stronger than usual...