This blog post explores the journey of ordination as a sacred and transformative milestone in the life of a minister, marking the beginning of a dedicated service to God and the community. As clergy prepare for this significant day, one element that carries deep symbolic meaning is the clergy stole—
Top Five Traditional Clergy Stole Patterns for Church Vestment Top Five Traditional Clergy Stole Patterns for Church Vestment
Made of calico patches, with designs (featuring the seven days of creation) stamped with acrylic paint and fabric medium, then backed with batting and muslin, quilted, and backed again with calico.
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The Rainbow Peace stole is the same as the Melissa stole but has the words Peace, Hope, Joy and Love embroidered down the front. The words are a beautiful addition to the stole. There is no embroidery between sections so it does not detract from the words. Each stole is individually made of 100% cottons and batiks so the material changes with each stole but the color palette is the same rainbow material. This stole could be either the brighter Melissa stole as pictured or the more traditional rainbow stole. The length is usually 52”, but can be any custom length. The subtle rainbow shift of colors from red to purple allows your Peace to be shared with all, in love and joy, ever hopeful for the day when all are accepted. Special Requests now provides us to offer this stole in Chinese or Spanish language. Other Languages are available upon request. Please message us with your ideas and we will do our best to make it happen. Regular (free) shipping is usually sent first class USPS mail. If you wish it arrive sooner please choose "Express" shipping when checking out.
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The story of humanity’s relationship with the divine begins and ends with the symbolism of a tree. It’s no surprise that the tree has become a sacred symbol in so many belief structures and traditions. This colorful artistic portrayal harkens back to the story of the Tree of Life in the book of Revelation. The image itself has a mosaic appearance and looks almost like hundreds of colorful paper squares stacked to create the beautiful image. What makes this stole very special is how it was made - this is a special face fabric which I designed and printed in-house - you will NOT find another anywhere else. I printed this using a photo-real high definition professional printer on specialty fabric. I have made stoles like this out of individually colored fabric, but to do so would cost 5 times as much (which is why rainbow stoles are so expensive). You have a choice of fabrics for the front of the stole: Percale cotton - This fabric is smooth without a sheen. Because it is natural, the colors are bright and impressive. Has a similar feel to a men's dress shirt. Beautiful fabric for this piece. ***CURRENTLY ON BACKORDER FROM MY SUPPLIER*** Polyester Sateen blend - This fabric is thin and has a slight sheen and a silky feel. It is somewhat more difficult to work with for me, and it rejects some of the dye. The result is very beautiful, but just slightly lighter pigmentation than with the twill. *** SOLD OUT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*** Cotton Twill blend - This fabric is more robust and thicker. The weave is visible upon close inspection. The cotton fibers take the dye very well and the result is bright and bold color. The pigment takes a bit longer to set, and some dye transfer is possible but very unlikely under normal use. The reverse side of the stole is a navy or black stretch twill fabric. There is a fleece inner fabric to add dimension and help the stole lay flat on the body. You can iron the stole. Spot clean with water. The exact measurements of the stole can be taken upon request, but it is a normal length stole appropriate length for those 5'5" through about 6', more or less depending on personal preference. This stole length could be altered if necessary (The dress form length in the image is the equivalent to someone who is about 5'7") but it would change the color variation if it is shortened. There are no denominational markings or symbols on the stole. The stole is rounded behind the neck to ensure a comfortable fit. The width of the stole varies from about 3.5-4" wide near the neck and 4.75-5.5 inches wide at the bottom. The dress form in the image represents a male with a 40" bust/chest measurements - the broadness of your shoulders will effect the appearance of the width of the stole when worn. I am an ordained minister by trade - I am not a professional tailor, seamstress, etc. Every stole I make will have minute imperfections, and it will retain the feel of an organic hand-made item. All proceeds help to fund my seminary education and the various ministries in which I am involved. *************** RETURNS/EXCHANGES As with ALL of my items - you have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you aren't satisfied with the value for your purchase, I will completely refund your money NO QUESTIONS ASKED. (OK - I will probably ask why you want to return it so that I can avoid the mistake again - but it won't change the result!) You may return it for any reason whatsoever. If you don't feel that your stole is up to par for the price you paid, you just let me know and we can either work something out or you may return the stole and receive a refund. This goes for my custom stoles as well! You have NO RISK. If you have any questions, please ask. Yes, I do custom work (75% of my business is custom) If you are a UCC Ordained minister, a PC(USA) Teaching Elder/Pastor, or a graduate of University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, please contact me for pricing BEFORE you purchase. Special pricing also available for ordination stoles.
Reportedly people remember 10% of what they hear, 20% of what they read, and 80% of what they see and do. How are you making visual connections in worship? This blog post might get you thinking!
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Top Five Traditional Clergy Stole Patterns for Church Vestment Top Five Traditional Clergy Stole Patterns for Church Vestment
This is my first ever commission and started me on this very exciting new journey. I was asked by my sister if I could create her a stole for her ordination. I have to say it was a very steep learning curve & she had a very clear idea of how she wanted it to look & the message she wanted it
Here's a walk-through of the sewing instructions with a few photos and more comments. This really is a simple pattern--the last one I put to...
One of the panels of stole fabric that I designed has a blank stole (with sewing pattern) included. It's a blank canvas for decorating your ...
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How to Determine the Correct Stole Length How to Determine the Correct Stole Length to ensure the proper fit for your special stole
We love details and when making pastor or priest stoles in the Ecclesiastical Sewing workroom, there are always a few last minute details to stitch up prior completing that… Read more Top 5 Pastor Stole Finishing Touches →
Here's a walk-through of the sewing instructions with a few photos and more comments. This really is a simple pattern--the last one I put to...
Here's a walk-through of the sewing instructions with a few photos and more comments. This really is a simple pattern--the last one I put to...
Pastors and priests come in all sizes from petite to very tall, with many variations in between. Yet all too often chasubles come in a one size fits all.… Read more How to Determine the Correct Stole length →
My first designs are a set of stoles that use images from NASA as the ground for the fabric. I had a lot of fun connecting our liturgical seasons to the wonder of the cosmos, and hope you enjoy them, too. I explain the collection here. My current pastoral appointment means I'm in ministry with lots of folks who work in the aerospace industry. I married an engineer who loves both rockets and astronomy. I believe that my Christianity and science are very compatible--each asking and answering a very different set of questions. The wonder of God's cosmos continues to inspire me, as it has inspired from, perhaps, the beginning of time. "The heavens are telling the glory of God!" begins Psalm 19. So, this collection was inspired by all that, as well as a hope that celebrating God's cosmos in worship might help us be better stewards of it. The set is formatted as two fabric panels, each with three designs printed on it. You can choose how you sew them: whether you sew the pattern pieces front-to-back to make reversible stoles, or using another fabric as backing and make separate stoles out of each piece. One panel features red Pentecost design, a green Ordinary Time design, and an off-white Easter stole. The other panel features two purple designs (for Lent and Easter), and a plain white pattern that can be used to sew a stole on which you can draw, dye or paint your own design. (Or let the Sunday School kids do it...) Or, if you prefer, you can use this as a backing for the Easter stole on the other panel... Whatever you choose, one panel or both, it's a heck of a deal: three lovely, thoughful, science-affirming, cosmos-admiring stole designs for about $30. Order them here.
Lustrous silk with pieced cottons and gold lame' creating a modern helix shape (The stole pictured is an example only; the selection of cottons in your stole may vary. I hope you trust our artistic vision to create a stole you will love.) Why a helix? Because God's love is in our DNA. If you would like a gold cross embroidered on the back neck of your stole for an additional $10, please follow this link https://www.etsy.com/listing/669314383/embroidered-cross and add the item to your shopping cart.
This new clergy stole features 433 vintage buttons sewn in a wavy organic river pattern. It's the newest stole in my Etsy shop: Shadrach's. It weighs 10.7 oz. I made it while visiting with family over the Thanksgiving holiday. I loved making the flowing design. If you have a minute to "Pin" or "Favorite" it on Etsy, that would be great. Thanks! The buttons are from the 1800's and 1900's. Old saved buttons eventually end up in rummage sales, where I find them. Some are ordinary, others are interesting, like the bovine bone buttons with 2 large holes. Some of the buttons are square. They are mostly white and off-white, with some brown and a few other colors. These buttons represent the history of the people who wore them to school and work, to worship, to weddings and births, in illness, at sea, and possibly in the Civil War. Interesting to think about.
