DIY Vestments: A Cost-Effective Approach to Liturgical Preparation

With Advent, Christmas, and Lent approaching quickly, I wanted to take a moment to share some ideas on how we can help you prepare for the season without breaking the bank.

Our mission as a company is to do our part in restoring beautiful, classical, and liturgically sound vestments to God’s altar. This means moving away from the cheap, post-modern vestments that have become popular over the last few decades. However, we understand that crafting these high-quality vestments can sometimes be cost-prohibitive for certain congregations—and that’s completely okay.

We use only the finest brocades, and all our sewing is done by hand by talented seamstresses right here in the U.S. We also offer a lot of custom work. But with all that attention to quality and detail, the cost of our vestments might be outside of some budgets. Don’t worry, though! We’ve recognized this challenge and, over the years, have built an extensive vestment pattern library. In addition to that, we offer appliqués, trims, digital machine embroidery designs, and much more. We’re essentially a one-stop shop if you decide to craft your own vestments, and we wholeheartedly encourage you to do so! The sense of accomplishment and reward from creating your own vestments and seeing them used every Sunday is unbeatable. Historically, vestments were often made by members of the congregation or clergy themselves.

Now, let’s talk fabrics. We offer several budget-friendly and beginner-friendly fabrics, but none quite as perfect as our Fleury Brocade. For its price, it’s hard to beat how beautiful this fabric is. Your congregation will be stunned when they see the finished vestment, and it’s ideal for beginners due to its ease of use and the wide range of colors available. It truly is the perfect fabric for those starting out.

Head over to our website, browse the fabric library, and order some today! Advent will be here before we know it. If you’re part of our VIP program, don’t forget to check your email for this month’s discount code on the Fleury Brocade before you check out.

As always, thank you for your support—we look forward to serving you!