MOTHERS DAY?!?! ?
Mother’s Day is coming soon! If you’re not sure what to get, check out our lovely collection of home décor and gifts. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or treating yourself, our items will make any living space feel cozier.
FREE CLASS?! FREE PATTERN?!
Exciting news! Join us and Clara Stitching for Sacred Heart Month. Get a free Chalice Pal pattern and discounted kits. Plus, enjoy a free hand embroidery class on June 15th. Limited availability, so don’t miss out!
Do you still need help with that thing? LACE?!
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.
Get Ready for Ordination: Choose Your Special Stole!
Experience the joy of ordination season with our custom stoles, symbolizing your commitment and faith journey. Choose from a variety of styles, shapes, and colors to suit your preference. Order now to ensure timely delivery and make your special day unforgettable.
Green?! Are you ready?
Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar and encourages readers to consider custom vestments for their worship space. It stresses the importance of planning ahead due to the bespoke nature of the vestments, with a lead time of 4 to 6 weeks. Readers are urged to act now to ensure availability, custom craftsmanship, and a seamless transition into Ordinary Time, fostering spiritual renewal and community nurturing within faith communities.
What Sets a Truly Exceptional Chalice Veil Apart?
Discover our exquisite Chalice Veils, carefully made by skilled seamstresses in the USA. We use the best European fabrics for beautiful, high-quality designs. Our unique embroidery adds a special touch, showing our love for tradition. As a family business, we create vestments that respect our craft and your faith. Choose us for elegant, well-made pieces that honor the sacred.
What does that “IHS” mean?! Is it “In His Service”??
The IHS Christogram, derived from the Greek name of Jesus, symbolizes faith and devotion. Its use dates back to early Christianity but gained prominence in the Middle Ages. Popularized by Saint Bernardine of Siena, it became an emblem of the Jesuits, signifying their mission to spread the light of Christ.
A what?! A Brocade!!
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.
Bet You Didn’t Know We Offered This!?
Discover Ecclesiastical Sewing’s commitment to preserving traditional liturgical garments. We offer tailor-made vestments, DIY supplies, and user-friendly patterns. Join us in reviving classical liturgical attire and safeguarding this timeless craft for future generations!
Sheep? Dirty and Unintelligent?
The Agnus Dei, translating to “Lamb of God,” represents Jesus Christ’s sacrificial offering for humanity’s sins, embodying innocence and purity. Rooted in scripture, this symbol reflects Christ’s triumph over death and sin, inspiring believers to live by principles of love and forgiveness.
Blood, Pelicans, Oxen?
The use of “Ox Blood” during Holy Week symbolizes Christ’s Passion, while a unique set, featuring a mother pelican motif, embodies sacrificial love and redemption. This collection blends tradition with personal significance, celebrating enduring faith themes.
Get Ready For The Green!
Lent makes us think, and we look forward to the renewal and growth of Ordinary Time. Following Christ’s teachings every day, this lively season encourages us to deepen our spirituality and nurture our community. Reserve your custom clothes early to get ready for Ordinary Time.
Church Vestment Stole Patterns for Pastors and Priests by Ecclesiastical Sewing
Discover easy-to-use sewing patterns for pastor and priest stoles at Ecclesiastical Sewing. From classic designs like the 3 1/2-inch stole to versatile options like the Transitional Deacon to Priest stole, our patterns come with clear instructions. Create unique and meaningful church vestments with our user-friendly designs.
Funeral Casket Pall Sewing Pattern
The word pall comes from the Latin pallium meaning cloak. Thus a cloak or covering – a pall – is placed over the casket, or in ancient times, the body, of the deceased when a casket was not affordable. The use of funeral palls has a long-standing tradition dating back to at least the Middle Ages. During this time, the cloth was often rich or brightly colored, and palls were often richly embroidered. In America and Canada, the palls used today are often white. Palls may be decorated with embroidery or contrasting fabrics.
Symbolism in the Church: The Cross
The Latin cross (also known as the Cross of the Passion) is the most commonly used. It is believed that this is the style of the cross in which Jesus was crucified. In older times, it was used indiscriminately with the Greek cross (more on that later!) but when the Eastern and Western churches split the Western Orthodox primarily used the Latin cross and the Eastern Orthodox used the Greek cross.
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