Welcome to our blog about sewing and restoring Traditional Catholic vestments and other ecclesial items.

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Mending the Soul

Sometimes projects have a profound impact and you can almost feel every stitch mend and nourish parts of your soul. The development of...

Revealing the Sacred

Veiling does not hide or diminish, rather it reveals the dignity and honor that is due to what, or Who, lies beneath the veil. In...

The Helmet of Salvation

An amice is a vital part of the Armor of God (Eph. 6.). Though it is a simple piece of white cloth it represents the Helmet of Salvation;...

"It Takes Time to Build Castles"

I recently had the privilege of making a Vesperale for the Newry Cathedral in Northern Ireland. The sacristan, Dalton, contacted me...

An Ounce of Prevention...

Every sacristan understands the immense value of this sentiment, especially when it comes to cleaning and preserving vestments. I imagine...

Upcycling Meets Restoration

I am a purger by nature and prefer a clean workspace free of clutter. This could be a problem when a project is particularly messy and...

Striking a Balance

When I receive a commission to restore vestments I enjoy hearing the story behind the piece. Sometimes it involves a dumpster dive, or ...