Appliqué, meaning “to apply” in French, originated in ancient Egypt for decorative clothing. Over centuries, it spread to many cultures and was prominent in European church garments during the Middle Ages. By the 19th century, new machines made it more accessible for fashion and decor. Today, Ecclesiastical Sewing continues this tradition with a variety of appliqué designs, from simple iron-on crosses to intricate goldwork, enhancing church garments with beauty.
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Red Saint Margaret Brocade—a fabric that takes you back in time, perfect for creating stunning church vestments. Its vibrant red color and intricate Rose and Crown design, inspired by Tudor times, add beauty to religious ceremonies. Ideal for Christmas, Pentecost, and special feasts, it carries deep spiritual symbolism. This fabric is best for chasubles, stoles, and altar frontals to honor tradition and enhance worship experiences.
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Ecclesiastical Sewing is excited to announce one of their biggest sales of the year on the 4th of July. Enjoy 25% off all fabrics in the store, no code needed. It’s a perfect opportunity to stock up on high-quality materials for your liturgical sewing projects. Mark your calendars and plan your fabric wish list now!
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European brocade fabric is celebrated for its intricate patterns, luxurious feel, and ease of embroidery. Made from high-quality materials like silk, its production is labor-intensive, resulting in a higher cost. However, brocade’s durability and vibrant color retention make it a valuable investment. Unlike cheaper fabrics, which often fade and lack resilience, European brocade offers timeless elegance and exceptional quality.
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Chelmsford Church Silk Damask Fabric, known for its luxurious quality and soft touch, features a reversible design dating back to the 1920s. Versatile and elegant, it’s perfect for various liturgical projects, adorned with a small floral motif for detailed hand embroidery.
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Silk damask, originating from China and introduced to Europe via the Silk Road, boasts over two millennia of history. Reserved for the elite due to its intricate weaving, damask gained popularity in Europe with the Jacquard loom. Prized for its luxurious texture and intricate designs, damask remains a favorite among designers for its refined elegance, adorning clothing and decor with timeless beauty.
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Lace, originating in Europe during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, evolved into a symbol of wealth and status. Renowned for its intricate patterns, needle lace from Italy and bobbin lace from Flanders gained prominence. Despite technological advancements like lace-making machines in the 19th century, crafting high-quality lace remains a labor-intensive and costly endeavor.
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Explore brocade—a luxurious fabric with intricate designs and a radiant surface. Originating in ancient China, it symbolizes wealth and prestige. Despite its high price, brocade is loved for formal wear, fashion, and decor, blending luxury with tradition.
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Green, with its lush and lively appearance, is often associated with growth, renewal, and the vitality of nature. During the Pentecost season, the Church reflects upon the birth and growth of the early Christian community, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Green serves as a powerful symbol of the spiritual growth that occurs within individuals and the Church as a whole. The color green serves as a visual reminder of the hope, inspiration, and guidance that the Holy Spirit provides, fueling the growth of faith and the spreading of God’s love throughout the world.
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Tapestry fabrics for church vestments create a rich color palette of design and beauty. These fabrics have been used to create vestments for centuries due to their durability, beauty, and intricate designs. These fabrics are typically thick and tightly woven, which makes them strong and resistant to wear and tear. The intricate patterns and designs woven into these fabrics are often inspired by religious themes and can include images of saints, jardiniere, birds, crosses, and other religious symbols.
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Carlisle fabric is popular for making pastor and priest garments and altar hangings. This fabric drapes beautifully and is comfortable to wear, making it an excellent choice for clergy members. The lightweight quality of the fabric ensures that it is comfortable to wear and easy to care for. Carlisle fabric is a reliable and cost-effective option for creating high-quality church vestments and altar hangings.
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Martin The Mannequin _ Episode 3
In the snowy studio, a house elf named Timothy surprises Martin, the mannequin. Offering help with vestment repairs, Timothy shares his lineage connected to Jeanne Lanvin’s fashion house in Paris. While fixing stoles, Timothy directs Martin to return quick ship vestments and take the cat, Nightingale, back to the Arbor Boutique. Martin, intrigued by Timothy’s tales, heads out into the winter storm.
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The Wakefield Brocatelle Liturgical fabric features a large motif reminiscent of a pomegranate. It is surrounded by an array of floral, leaf, and goldwork motifs and accents, the detail captured in the weaving process is a visual feast for those who love and enjoy fine details and craftsmanship.
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As a special reminder of their baptism day when they receive the washing of rebirth in Holy Baptism, we have created these special little keepsake baptismal towels.
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The choice of fabrics for creating vestments and altar hangings is a feast for the eyes, and different churches have different needs. The range of white church vestment fabrics available at Ecclesiastical Sewing for making church vestments is quite nice. White includes a broad range of colors: creams, ivory, deep cream, gold, and of course the stunning brocatelles with their shimmering gold highlights!
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