The term brocade evokes images of rich fabrics with elegant designs. It is true that nice quality brocade fabrics are difficult to find. Yet we are blessed at Ecclesiastical Sewing to have a number of nice brocades to offer for use in making church vestments. For those who may not be familiar with Ecclesiastical Sewing, or who may be new to our blog and company, I would like to take a moment and share who we are and what we are about. Ecclesiastical Sewing is not only the name of… Read more Liturgical Brocades: Fabrics for Making Church Vestments →
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Today, January 2nd, is a special day. There is a birthday in the Ecclesiastical Sewing family and a wedding anniversary. Although I will not say how old she is, Carrie… Read more Little Crosses: Appliques for use on Church Vestments and Pastoral Stoles →
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There is never a dull moment in the Ecclesiastical Sewing workroom – except during the hours I must be at my full-time day job. Once the working day is over,… Read more Pastoral Stoles for Advent, Lent, and Good Friday →
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Surprises are nice, because often they are unexpected. This morning, there was a surprise at our church. What surprise might you ask? A new set of Rose Vestments in time… Read more Laetare Sunday or Rose Vestments →
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Have you ever wondered or thought about using one of the beautiful Ecclesiastical Fabrics to make vestments for your church or parish? You may have looked at a few fabrics,… Read more Chalice Veil Orphreys →
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With the season of Lent soon beginning, a few new Ecclesiastical Hand Embroidery Designs have been cropping up in the workroom. It is fun to take some of beautiful old… Read more ISH Lenten Hand Embroidery Design →
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A chasuble is an Ecclesiastical Vestment worn by the Celebrant during the Celebration of Holy Communion or the Celebration of the Eucharist, depending on how your church refers to it. … Read more Chasuble Patterns in the Works →
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For the past several months there has been a lingering Ecclesiastical Sewing Project simmering away on a back burner. Actually, rather than simmering away, the project had turned as… Read more Surplice Pattern Update →
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Planning ahead on Ecclesiastical Sewing Projects has never been a strong point. While others may plan out every detail down to the last thread, trim, and stitch, that has never worked… Read more Planning Ahead →
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Perhaps you have thought about Ecclesiastical Sewing, or about making an Ecclesiastical Vestment or Altar Hanging, or even a chasuble. You have done a little reading and searching online, and… Read more Ecclesiastical Fabric Pattern Repeats →
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After a weekend of cleaning and organizing all of the pattern ideas and printouts for Ecclesiastical Sewing and Ecclesiastical Embroidery Designs, it was time to start working on some new… Read more Future Projects Design Time →
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