Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making
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A Tapered 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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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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Why the 3.5″ Stole Pattern is Extra Special
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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Clergy Appreciation 2017
Sunday, October 8th, is clergy appreciation day in the USA. Ecclesiastical Sewing is, of course, your number one source for designing something spectacular for your pastor, priest, bishop, or other...
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Which Patterns for Which Stole Kits?
Currently we have six stole patterns and thirteen stole kit options. This is a fantastic selection! There, however, is a down-side. Only one stole kit can be cut to accommodate…...
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How to Match Patterns using Violet Ely Crown Liturgical Fabric
Violet – when we mention that color a host of images may come to mind. I often think of beautiful summer days hiking under clear blue skies in the beauty…...
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What Else Does a Stole Kit Need?
So you already know that a stole kit, by definition, is a pre-cut length of face fabric, canvas interfacing, and lining. But what else is needed? There are items that…...
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The Color of a Stole Kit
When considering a fabric for any ecclesiastical project, the first order of business is knowing which color is needed for which season. First: have your desired season in mind. Then…...
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A Stole Kit by definition is…
Today I am submitting for your reading pleasure the first of our next series of blog posts. Although we are still adding Advent product to our website—and maybe will have…...
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Crown of Glory: Ecclesiastical Church Embroidery Design Part 1
If you are new to Ecclesiastical Sewing or have been following along for a time, you will hear us talk about church vestments, church architecture, furnishings, and many items that...
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Stole Ends: Quick Tips
The other day I was in the Ecclesiastical Sewing Workroom, putting the finishing touches on a pastoral stole and I thought it was a good time to pull the camera…...