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Sacred Vestments
Workshop
“Over the course of two days, over 50 participants from all around the country, some as far away as Louisiana, had the opportunity to learn from a professional ecclesiastical tailor the ins-and-outs of crafting beautiful vestments for the liturgy.”
Our Creative Director and Founder, Susan-Jayne Caballero, lead a two-day workshop in Pittsburgh at the Most Precious Blood of Jesus parish in December. Two beautiful silk vestments, one gold and one white, are now part of the apostolate’s patrimony.
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Sewing the Sacred: Finding the Catholic Faith Amid Fashion
National Catholic Register
“The Catholic Mass and the beauty of the Mass drew my heart to the fullness of grace in Christ. Over time, even my professional career is infused with my love for the Mass and showed me that God has the best plan for our talents.”
Read Joseph Pronechen’s carefully crafted story of our founder and creative director Susan-Jayne Caballero’s journey to the Mass and ultimately to the service of Christ and His Church.
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A Sartorial Note on the Pontifical Mass in San Francisco
The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny
“Archbishop Cordileone was wearing a pontifical alb specially designed and tailored by Susan-Jayne Caballero, who operates out of Norwalk, Connecticut. Mrs. Caballero is well-known in Connecticut and the New York area for her beautiful heirloom-quality bespoke sacred vestments. But we were pleasantly surprised to find out, when we attended the Pontifical Mass in San Francisco, that her reputation has spread to the west coast.”
Here is an in-depth look at the alb and surplices we created for this very special Mass.
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Vestments Commissioned for the Solemn Pontifical Mass of Saint Junipero Serra
Liturgical Arts Journal
“Continuing on with our consideration of the liturgical art that was produced for the commemoration of St. Junipero Serra in the San Francisco area, we now turn to the vestments that were produced for the occasion, beginning with the solemn Mass set itself.”
The alb we created for this special Pontifical Mass is mentioned in this piece featuring the vestments handmade by the very talented team at Altarworthy.
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The Helmet of Salvation: The Art of Crafting an Amice
Liturgical Arts Journal
“Sacra Indumenta in Connecticut are making a name for themselves with an enhanced level of quality craftsmanship (and very interesting workshops). This brings to mind the good old days of family owned full-service design and tailoring ateliers in places like Lyon, Milan, Genoa, and Naples that for decades made quality appurtenances for the altar while also teaching the next generation to produce heirloom quality bespoke vestments and liturgical paramenti made of the finest materials.”
John Paul Sonnen pays us a great compliment by noticing our work, both in craftsmanship and in education.
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Crafting an Amice Workshop
2 April 2022
“The Amice, of all the noble vestments, is a guard against evil. With great humility and care, we take this vestment very seriously and make them with much respect and care for our holy priests.”
Learn to construct an amice in the traditional, time-honored way with our Creative Director and Founder in a workshop in Connecticut on Saturday, 2 April. This unique opportunity is available through Saint Edmund’s Retreat.
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The Fascia with Vintage-Inspired “Fiocchi” Tassels
Liturgical Arts Journal
“Another theological distinction, art is the expression of the beautiful. In the Catholic tradition, beauty is an ontological reality, a theological category. The search for beauty is not just about mere aestheticism. Art in this case has the capacity to reveal the greatness of the dignity of the office of the priesthood, ultimately manifesting divine beauty.”
See this lovely and informative piece written by John Paul Sonnen about the history, tradition, and significance of the fascia with fiocchi.
We are honored that he features our work!
Threads of Continuity
Stewards of Sacred Treasure
“There’s something dignified and instinctively symbolic, with Christ, His Church and the linens that serve their Divine purpose in the Mass. Sacred vestments become a living memorial and are highly tangible to our senses as they move about with the priests who wear them in persona Christi. They soak in the fragrance of incense, offer beauty in colorful symbolic motifs and feel rich to the touch with the luster and gentility of finely woven natural fibers.”
Read Susan-Jayne’s thoughtful reflection on the meaning, devotion, and art of painstakingly restoring sacred vestments, published by The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny.
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