When I receive a commission to restore vestments I enjoy hearing the story behind the piece. Sometimes it involves a dumpster dive, or just digging through drawers, or a dry cleaner (please never ever do this with antique vestments!), but sometimes it is a compelling story of patrimony and prayer that deserves deference. Much like living in an old house you get to enjoy the beauty of craftsmanship and participate in the living legacy of a home that has beautifully withstood

November is the month of Holy Souls and brings us to recollection of the Church Suffering, of the souls who endure the refining fire that will restore them to complete purity and the everlasting joy of the Beatific Vision. We live in communion with these souls and bear responsibility to that community that literally reaches to heaven. When I am restoring vestments so much more goes into every stitch than a simple needle and thread. Like all work there is an opportunity for pr

About ten years ago I accidentally stepped into the wonderful world of vestment restoration. After decades of self-taught sewing skills I was excited about the reality of putting my faith into action this way and using my skills for the glory of God. I have had the divine privilege of working with some of the best people on some of the most beautiful and exquisite antique pieces — including chasubles, copes, and all Mass set pieces, altar linens of all sizes, cinctures, albs