Iron-on appliques can attach decorative patches to fabric by using heat and pressure. You can use them to add a unique touch to garments, and other liturgical fabric items. It offers creative possibilities with a variety of designs available.
Liturgical settings such as churches and religious schools find iron-on appliques particularly useful. Liturgical garments like robes, vestments, and stoles can benefit from these appliques as they enhance their appearance. Religious symbols and motifs often feature on these appliques, making them a perfect addition to religious ceremonies and events. Appliques are a practical and cost-effective way to decorate liturgical garments while creating beauty in religious settings due to their easy application process and durability.
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.
The banner of victory symbolizes Christ’s triumph over sin, featuring a Latin cross on a white banner with a red cross. Combined with the Agnus Dei, representing His sacrifice, it deepens religious significance. This fusion embodies Christ’s dual role as sacrificial lamb and victorious king, inspiring believers with themes of courage and hope against adversity.
From the first to last letters of the Greek alphabet, Alpha and Omega represent God’s eternal presence and complete sovereignty. First appearing in Revelation 1:8, this powerful symbol reminds believers that the Divine encompasses all existence – past, present, and future. It’s not just ancient letters; it’s the ultimate promise of completion.
A casket pall, a ceremonial cloth used in funerals, symbolizes respect, equality before God, and resurrection. Originating in medieval Europe, it recalls baptism and new life in Christ. Traditionally white for purity and victory over death, palls were once black to signify mourning. The shift to white reflects a focus on resurrection and eternal life, emphasizing hope over mourning.
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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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To create a vibrant Pentecost stole, start with a red stole, such as the Ely Crown Stole, featuring plain fabric near the chest area. Choose a gold Dove Applique, like the goldwork Dove with imitation Japanese Goldwork threads, which may include colored thread accents. For couching, use Goldwork threads like Imitation Japanese Gold Thread, Gilt gold twist, or Au Ver a Soie Gold Thread.
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.
The tradition within the church is to use a Pall to cover the coffin for funerals. At the time of Pugin (early to mid-1800s), Palls were elaborate items, often embellished with extensive embroidery and gold work. Palls are still used today to cover a coffin during a funeral service. They are frequently white in color with a cross or other appropriate design applied. While churches may own a Pall for covering a coffin, they may not have a pall for covering an urn. The use of urns to replace large coffins is becoming more common.
The countless hours of restoration for the Crown of Glory design took place during the season of Lent. And in the end, The King of King’s design shines forth with joy at the dawning of Christmas and Easter morn.
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.
Ecclesiastical Sewing introduces new designs in the Pastor or Priest Stole Collection for Lent and Advent. The Pope Gregory Violet Silk Dupioni Priest Stole, designed with gold trim and cross detail, is a featured stole. Available in various versions, with orphrey bands and tassels. Additionally, the Rose Stole, designed for Laetare and Gaudete Sundays, adds a special to the Penitential Seasons. The St. Ambrose Pastor or Priest Stole in rich violet hues. These stoles offer bespoke quality at an affordable price.
To test a pattern for a Chalice Veil at Ecclesiastical Sewing, red silk dupioni was used for the face fabric, satin for the lining, and Evesham brocade for the orphrey band, trimmed with Saint Benet trim. The process involved measuring, cutting, and adding the orphrey band and trim. Basting the trim before sewing helped ensure it stayed straight. After completing the orphrey band, it was stitched to the silk, a cross was applied with an iron, and the lining was hand-stitched. The final result is a beautiful Chalice Veil in the Saint Gregory Collection of Vestments.
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