The Color of a Stole Kit
Our stole kits are available in both silk dupioni and various brocades. So there is a wide selection of materials and within those material options, there are many color shades.
A Stole Kit by definition is…
Ecclesiastical Sewing was centered around materials for sewing Ecclesiastical items. We have since been blessed with the ability to make finished vestments and paraments for sale. But we want to make sure we encourage inspiring seamstresses and tailors to use their talents for their churches and clergy. This art form must continue to be passed on and be available for future generations. The best way to begin the journey of ecclesiastical sewing is to make a stole. Instead of buying fabric, canvas, and lining separately, we offer the right amount of all three to create a stole.
Stole Ends: Quick Tips
Finishing stole ends can be done in various ways, but let’s focus on mitered corners. After folding and pressing the sides and bottoms, create a little triangle at the corner. Pin the edges at the miter and start lacing. Anchor the thread with small stitches and then take staggered stitches along the fold, ensuring edges won’t separate. Continue lacing to the end, then stitch back up. Though mitered corners can be challenging, practicing can lead to beautiful finishes.
Pastoral Stole Sewing Patterns
The gift of a stole is always something to be appreciated. To help with that, we have developed a variety of stole patterns. There is a 3 1/2-inch stole as well as a 4 1/2-inch stole. The lines of these stoles are identical. It is the width that is different. The stoles have a gently shaped neckline that fits well and then falls from the shoulder. The stoles are adjustable in length. The short length is 51 inches, and the longest length is 55 inches. The tapered stole has the same neckline curve as our other stoles. It then falls to a wider width at the lower end. The stole is available in a short length that works with a full surplice or a longer length. And the V-neck stole a wider stole that uses the same width down the length of the entire stole.
A Beautiful Confession: Guest post by Edward Riojas
Ecclesiastical Sewing’s newest release of the “Stole Style #3 in the Luther Rose Brocade” is a good example. It is not simply gorgeous – it is confessional. The embroidery is not a random collection of pretty designs. In this case, they are symbolic of the Six Chief Parts.
How to Make a Clergy Stole: Stole Making
To learn more about making a pastor or clergy stole, we offer a 20-plus-page instruction booklet with photos of our pastoral and priest stole patterns for those interested in making their own clergy stoles.
Exciting News! Pastoral Stoles
Ecclesiastical Sewing Pastoral Stole Collection. The styles include St. Gregory Silk Dupioni, St. Ambrose, St. Michael, St. Jerome, and St. Augustine. Each stole featuring unique orphrey bands, a gold cross at the neckline, and tassels along the bottom edges. Additionally, there is an Alpha-Omega stole in ivory. These pastoral stoles are now ready for purchase on our website, and we’re working on creating seasonally colored stoles for each style.
Pastoral Stoles for Advent, Lent, and Good Friday
A collection of stoles is being prepared for purchase, with finishing touches such as tassels and neckline chains. Hand-made stoles will also be available for purchase, created using traditional techniques and high-quality standards. All stoles will be made in the USA by partnering with ecclesiastical tailors and seamstresses.
Pastoral and Priest Clergy Stole Patterns
Ecclesiastical Sewing offers a variety of clergy stole patterns, including the 4 1/2″ wide pastoral or priest stole pattern. Refined over time and digitized by a professional pattern maker, it includes traditional markings, grain lines, and notches for easy assembly.
New Pastoral and Priest Stole Patterns
Introducing our new stole patterns! The first is a versatile 3 1/2-inch stole with lengths of 46″ or 55″, perfect for deacons or priests. Next, the V-neck stole is broader, longer (56″), ideal for embellishments. The Tapered stole, our third design, starts narrow and gracefully tapers to a short or long end.
4 1/2 Inch Wide Pastoral Stole Pattern
The 4 1/2″ pastoral or priest stole is designed to accommodate a variety of heights. It has cutting lines for a 51″, 53″, and 55″ finished length. The length can easily be changed to allow for a hem that is plain with no trim or a hem trimmed with fringe or tassels. While I find the 53″ stole works well for a wide variety of needs, with or without a fringe or tassel lower edge. It was important to offer the option of a pastoral stole pattern with different lengths to more readily accommodate those who need a longer or shorter stole. In addition, the stole pattern also has a lengthened and shortened line to allow for further customization.
October 11th–Philip the Deacon
In the early days of the church, seven deacons were chosen to serve as helpers. Philip was one of these men. After the deacon Steven was killed and persecution of the Christians began in Jerusalem, Philip left Jerusalem for Samaria. There he spread the good news of the Gospel. Philip is also the man who preached to the Ethiopian eunuch and then baptized him.
Finished Stoles: Fairford Black/Gold
Finished Fairford Black/Gold Pastoral Stole, a farewell gift for our pastor. This stole is perfect for Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The black silk dupioni and Fairford brocade orphrey bands in black/gold create a stunning look. with a budget-friendly materials like silk dupioni and the beautiful St. Benet braid trim. Added a cross and chain for the finishing touch.
Orphrey Bands for Pastoral Stoles
Glossary of Ecclesiastical Ornament, Augustus Pugin refers to ornamented garments of this type worn by ancient Romans as auriclavae or clavatae. Tunics were ornamented with a band referred to as a clavus or clavi. The bands, which were often purple in color, were sewn onto tunics.
Silver Stars for Advent Stole: Part 2
The design motif for the Advent stole is a simple star worked in Cloth of Silver. This simple design would be great to work with an embroidery patch and heat press system. The stars are outlined with a satin stitch, and detail stitches are added in the centers. A few additional stitching lines may be added to create the rays that “shine on the place where the Christ Child lays.
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