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) to Fr. Tcheou before mass and he seemed pleased.
I am relived they are done and happy to have some new sewing knowledge. I now know how to make a burse –I didn’t know that last week.
* The Chalice Veil is the cloth which covers the chalice until the Offertory, and again after the Communion. It is made of the same material and color as the vestments.
** The Burse is a square container for the corporal when the latter is not in use. It is made of the same material and color as the vestments. The Corporal is a square piece of linen. In size and appearance it resembles a small napkin. It is spread out on the altar, and the chalice is placed upon it. During the Mass the Sacred Host rests for a time on the Corporal.
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Michele Q. --
Catholic wife and mother of 10.
Homeschooler, small press publisher, avid seamstress, halfway decent cook. Living the Family-Centered life.
Oh, Michele – BEAUTIFUL! Did you embroider the Cross, or is it an applique?
Quite beautiful. I’m sure your priest was very pleased, indeed!
unbelievably beautiful. i’m curious, too, did you embroider the cross?
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How beautiful! I’m afraid I would have been too nervous to even cut into the fabric. Thanks for the definition of “burse.” Despite knowing all those other liturgical words…that one has never been part of my vocab. What a good plan though that the Church in her infinite wisdom made a special holder for something so sacred and holy as the corporal.
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No I didn’t embroider the cross(es) –though I could have, but Fr. had already bought them because he didn’t know I could do that. Though apparently he has a priest friend who may need some done . . .
Beautiful, Michele! They look magnificent. And I know if Fr. Tcheou is pleased they must be good.
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Beautifully made. I’m sure father is tickled pink!
Well done! You must have had some hand stitching on the burse. Someday, I’d love to be able to do this, too. It’s a need and an art.
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LOL Kimberlee –you know Fr. well!
Suzie, yes the side panel gussets are handstitched on.
So impressive!!!
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Beautiful! I would love to learn how to make vestments. I’m sure Father thought I was a bit odd when he found me examining the contents of the vestry closets last Sunday! Is there a particular pattern source that you use or a resource that you find helpful?
Keep up the lovely work:).
Hi Michele,
Thank you for your Wonderful Inspiration.
I added a link to your baby shoes on my Blog. Thank you-They were so fun!
Blessings
Tracy
Awesome, Michele!!!
what incredibly beautiful work.
Now I know the names, thank you! Cutest story from our 8th child, 3 years old. We were sitting at daily mass last week. Fr. Blau was removing the veil that was covering the chalice. I was holding Hannah on my lap, when he pulled the veil away she loudly cheered with several claps, “Oh look, he found it!”
She thought he couldn’t find the chalice! How many times has she watched this happen at mass and never noticed the process? I tried to contain my giggles and instantly thought of your sewing project. Now, I hope I don’t cause you to catch the giggles during mass remembering Hannah’s cheers!
God bless you and your beautiful family.
Kathi