Sewing Journal – chalice veils

Finished!  Four chalice veils (this time for Fr. H.)  Embroidered and lined. Now on to other things Fr. Tcheou has planned for me . ....

A winter skirt wearing solution

I like wearing skirts but in the winter it’s a challenge because I do not like wearing tights (I just cannot stand how they feel) so I made myself some “pantaloons” today that are just perfect! I used Simplicity 2611 and instead of the yoke attached stretch lace.  This worked very well for not adding bulk  under my skirts (something I do NOT need).  They give just enough warmth to my legs...

February sewing

I made this cape for Maria just after Christmas and finally got some pics.  It’s a nice heavy weight wool lined with flannel backed satin.  It’s her “church” cape. She’s pretty thrilled with it. Also, a new apron. A vintage pattern finished in black and white cotton.  The pattern was a little too fussy for my taste.  What I mean is, for an apron it just took too much time to...

Sewing Journal update

The chalice veil* and burse** are finished! The burse was the biggest challenge. I found directions online but struggled for a bit until I finally figured it out. I discovered in my research that the burse opens to the right –which was important for the fabric pattern’s direction, so I was glad to have found that out BEFORE I started sewing. I delivered them (and the cope which only needed hemming)...

Sewing Journal

I know some are waiting for a pattern and tutorial and I promise I WILL get to it but right now I have more pressing matters. Long before Christmas I  had told Fr. I would hem his cope but time got away from us and he just remembered to bring it to me this past Sunday.  Since this Sunday begins Ordinary Time I have to get it done this week. While I’m at it he also needs a new chalice veil and burse for...