Sewing done for the church
We all have seen the images and artworks of a pelican feeding its nestlings from its beak. Whether inside or outside churches, these artworks are widely recognized as a symbol… Read more Pelican as a symbol of Christianity →
I should have grabbed the random red coat that was hanging in the hall at the studio. Sure it was cut for a female and Carrie only had it in… Read more The One With The Misplaced Orphrey — February’s Snowstorm Part 4 →
Perched in the rafters, shiny onyx boots on his dangling feet, a little house elf peered down at me. I sat back on my haunches, considering him. “How long have… Read more The One With The Elf — February’s Snowstorm Part 3 →
There were no end of fluffy blankets in the office. With a bathroom hand towel, I dried the cat, before bundling it warm. As I considered the wee creature’s sleek… Read more The One With The Nap — February’s Snowstorm Part 2 →
Finding just the right fabric for any Liturgical Sewing project is always a challenge. At Ecclesiastical Sewing, we offer a fine assortment of lovely European Fabrics from one of the… Read more Red Wakefield Brocatelle Liturgical Fabrics →
You asked and your requests have been answered! Every day at Ecclesiastical Sewing, we receive requests for a variety of items that are needed to make church vestments. One… Read more Cotta Sewing Patterns for Altar Servers →
Summer has finally arrived and with it, beautiful weather. And while much has been missed during the past few months, families can once again enjoy time spent together with loved… Read more Liturgical Artwork Prints | Gift Ideas →
One of the great things about old churches in Europe is that they recall a time when Christianity was the dominant power in politics. However, in some countries such as… Read more Matthias Church, Budapest: A Journey Through History →
Here at Ecclesiastical Sewing, we have a wide variety of ready-made designs for vestments and paraments of all kinds. Basic selections include stoles, as well as pulpit falls or communion table/altar frontals with little decoration besides a plain orphrey. On the other hand, there are also plenty of ornate designs which I have developed over the years, and which are unique at Ecclesiastical Sewing. However, there’s one option that deserves a thorough discussion: bespoke designs. The term “bespoke” means something that’s made specially for a particular user. In other words,… Read more Bespoke Vestments and Paraments →
Many of us in more Protestant parts of the country see our pastors in only a stole over his cassock or alb. When I came out of the small town Mid-West, country church world, and started seeing Protestant pastors wearing the same “outfits” as the Roman Catholics, I immediately had to learn why. That was many years ago, and I have since corrected my ignorance and terminology of proper liturgical wear. If you’re a member of some denominations, chances are that the priest or pastor wears a large vestment over… Read more A discussion about Chasubles →
We all are struggling with the current health care situation in many ways. Many of us are adapting to the situation by volunteering our time and talents in a variety… Read more Caring for your Pastor or Priest During This Time →
Silver Threads Church Needlework Just because we might have been raised Christian doesn’t mean that Lent has been an important part of our calendars. After all, the observance of Lent… Read more Symbols of Lent: Penitence to Hope →
We are truly humbled by the outpouring of volunteers willing to take a few moments to share the sewing patterns for making isolation gowns. It is a true testament of… Read more Thank you! And Another Pattern or Two or Three! →
Do you have sewing skills, fabric, a few hours, 55 pieces of paper, and a desire to make a difference? During this current crisis situation, many of us are experiencing… Read more Do you have sewing skills, fabric, a few hours and a desire to make a difference? →
Have you ever seen pictures of the great cathedrals of Europe and wondered, “Why aren’t there such magnificent structures in the US?” If so, you might find the Cathedral Basilica… Read more Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis: A Taste of Europe in the New World →