Sanctified Collection of Church Vestments
Ecclesiastical Sewing collection of embroidery designs. The designs were created by Edward Riojas, featuring the new Sanctified Collection of Church Vestments.
Sewing Tips – Top 10 Scissors for all Occasions
When it comes to selecting scissors, take some time to examine them carefully, try cutting with them or at least opening and closing them a few times. The mechanism should operate smoothly without sticking or feeling loose and sloppy. The blades should come together in a smooth motion. Be sure to read any information on the packaging about recommended care and sharpening instructions. And once you find a pair that feels good in your hand, enjoy and take good care of your investment
Blessed Virgin Mary Monogram and Stoles
Blessed Virgin Mary Monogram and Stoles: A stole was a gift given as a memorial to a dear friend’s church.
Top 5 Pastor Stole Finishing Touches
When making pastor or priest stoles in the Ecclesiastical Sewing workroom, there are always a few last-minute details to stitch up before completing that final press and sending a stole off to a new church home. These guidelines when you create your own stoles just like we do in the Ecclesiastical Sewing Studios, you will be well on your way to having a finely “polished” and finished pastor or priest stole.
How to Determine the Correct Stole Length
Pastors and priests come in all sizes from petite to very tall, with many variations in between. Our standard 4 1/2-inch wide clergy stole style is 53 inches long before adding any tassels or trims. The 53 inches is measured from the Center Back neckline to the bottom edge of the stole. The stole length is perfect fit for people who are approximately 5’6″ to 5’11” tall. The 51-inch clergy stole is designed for people who are 5’5″ tall or shorter. The 55-inch stole works well for people who are 6′ tall and over. There are many different stole styles, and the finished length of the stole will also vary based on the selected stole style.
Adding Fringe Trim to a Pulpit Fall or Superfrontal
To sew fringe, you have two options. The first is using a multi-step zigzag stitch with a matching thread color. Keep the stitch width wide and length short, with zigs and zags about 1/4 inch apart. The second method involves using an edge foot for straight stitching. Adjust the needle position to stitch about 3/16″ from the fringe’s edge, and guide the fringe along the edge foot for straight and even stitches. Sew slowly to maintain precision.
Ordination and Installation of Clergy
When a new pastor or priest joins a congregation, many churches have a special installation service. Many fellow clergy members join in this celebration to support the new pastor or priest with words from the Holy Scriptures and with the laying on of hands in prayer.
Embroidered Appliques: How to Apply Goldwork Pieces
Applying goldwork appliques for church vestments. Center the design, temporarily pin, and hand-tack the applique, using Japanese gold threads for couching. Choose a suitable needle and threads for a polished finish, adding beauty to your ecclesiastical embroidery.
Opus Anglicanum: Medieval Embroidery
Opus Anglicanum: Medieval Embroidery. Historical embroidery and the restoration work at Hampton Court Palace.
Stole Making: A Little Encouragement
My recommendation, to begin with, is the 4 1/2-inch pastoral stole. It is a basic stole and a great place to begin your stole-making journey. And if you get hooked on making stoles, this a great pattern to have in your library. It is one of our most popular stoles.
Vestment making Classes
Here is the perfect chance to learn the skills and techniques to make stoles, pulpit falls, and chasubles. You will learn to make vestments using the same techniques we use in our Ecclesiastical Sewing Studios. Join us for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and relaxation as we learn to create beautiful church vestments. We look forward to seeing everyone in the fall!
Luther Rose Brocade – Something Special
Designed in collaboration with Edward Riojas, the Luther Rose Brocade is a special liturgical fabric. It features the Luther Rose emblem and Patonce Cross, created through a meticulous weaving process for durability in goldwork and hand embroidery. Available in Red, Green, Blue, Violet, White, and Ivory, this exclusive fabric is offered at Ecclesiastical Sewing for creating unique church vestments.
Hand Embroidery Design for Altar Linens
The design consists of a border pattern and a scrollwork cross embroidery pattern. The border pattern comes from my collection of vintage embroidery designs. These vintage designs come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, and conditions. They must be cleaned up and turned into a line drawing to be used as an embroidery pattern. The cross pattern is a new design created from components of the border pattern.
Pentecost Dove Emblem
This little dove is a hand-embroidered applique that is ready to be applied to a vestment or altar hanging. The Dove is made from an assortment of goldwork threads such as bullion, passing thread, and purl pearl. The feet and nimbus rays are made from embroidered threads. This little dove is heavily padded to create a high relief. The size is 4.5″ x 7″ which is a bit wide for a stole, but perfect for use in a quatrefoil frame for use on a chasuble or used on an altar hanging.
Altar Linen Fabric Selection
My go-to linen of choice is Renaissance Linen. Renaissance Linen is a lovely white Irish linen that is 60 inches wide. It has threads that can be pulled if one would like to hemstitch. This linen is a lovely weight for hand and machine embroidery. Renaissance is lovely enough to use for both everyday linen as well as for linen set aside or dedicated for use on festival occasions. Renaissance is an affordable linen. At 60 inches wide, one can easily get most fair linens out of a length and have plenty of linen remaining for use as small altar linens.
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