Therese1895 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hey y'all! I'm currently in college studying business and marketing so that I can possibly run my own small business sewing vestments (although I am not at all adverse to the idea of working for someone else instead, just being prepared!) I'm trying to find an apprenticeship or some other hands-on training in that field- would anybody have any leads? I already have a few different jobs in sewing and do embroidery, but I really want to learn how to do vestments the right/traditional way instead of making it all up. And not just vestments per se- any sort of liturgical or clerical linens/grab. I also crochet lace (and some tatting, but it's slower). May God reward you for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleDiana Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I researched about that a time ago (some zones of my country are very poor and vestments and altar linens are scarce there, so I wanted to know how to make some in order to help if I had any spare time). The best resources I've found are these: http://www.olvrc.com/reference/vestments/documents/linens/Making-linens.pdf Here you can find a guide to making altar linens, with instructions about how to make the most of the fabric, sizes, and some patterns for embroidery. http://www.everything-vestment.com/ This one has patterns for vestments (for sale) but also has step by step guides about how to sew the different pieces (With photos). I have saved some basic patterns for making roman cassocks, but as my sewing skills are rather basic, I don't know if they are complete I hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therese1895 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Thank you so much! This is so helpful! How hard is is to make Roman cassocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleDiana Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I've no idea, but as the upper part (shoulders, arms) is similar to that of the dress suit jackets, and the skirt has pleats on the back and the sides (at least the ones I've seen do have them), it surely requires more than my own basic skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therese1895 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 That sounds really fun! (I love to do tailoring etc.) Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I found the hardest part of making a cassock was getting the buttons to line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therese1895 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, CatherineM said: I found the hardest part of making a cassock was getting the buttons to line up. Oh really? That's good to know! What patterns/resources do you use/ recommend? Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleDiana Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 4 hours ago, CatherineM said: I found the hardest part of making a cassock was getting the buttons to line up. I've seen some in which buttons are just an embellishment (The cassock had hidden zippers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I inherited patterns from my mom. I've also picked up many books over the years. Most were appliqué not embroidery. I've even got some cross stitch stole patterns. These days I mostly do banners and paraments. I will occasionally do a clerical shirt for an old client. I really enjoy making custom reconciliation stoles. The commercial ones are all so boring and cheap looking. I make mine washable since they are used in hospital settings, but make the symbol on them personal to the priest. I loved making them as graduation presents for my classmates who were being ordained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therese1895 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 That's a beautiful gift/devotion @CatherineM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I think my favourite of all time was a set of stoles for a Navy chaplain. He was in the unit my oldest foster son served in during Iraq war. I made them reversible, so he only had to carry two. They were in muted colours for doing open air masses and not make him a target. The reconciliation stole I made for him had little button loops that matched where the buttons were on the front of his combat shirt. That way he could run to men without worrying it would fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therese1895 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 1 hour ago, CatherineM said: I think my favourite of all time was a set of stoles for a Navy chaplain. He was in the unit my oldest foster son served in during Iraq war. I made them reversible, so he only had to carry two. They were in muted colours for doing open air masses and not make him a target. The reconciliation stole I made for him had little button loops that matched where the buttons were on the front of his combat shirt. That way he could run to men without worrying it would fall off. That is so wonderful and fascinating! I never thought about the specific needs for Masses in combat zones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therese1895 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 @CatherineM Did you make a pattern for the combat vestmetns and stole, or find it somewhere? That's such a wonderful gift to give! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotpink Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 If you're going to go into business, you may want to consider an embroidery machine. We have one at the fashion design shop at the college I work for. They range from super tiny 4x4 home gamer to ones that can do patters that are feet long. You may want to actually look into some basic fashion classes because the priests I know find well-fitting robes, cassocks and such much more comfortable than generic ones. Being able to design one perfectly for a priest's body may be a huge selling point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therese1895 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 @hotpink Thank you for the advice! I'm so grateful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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