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How to Sew an AlbLearning to sew an alb isn't complicated, but there are a few tricks to getting it right. By following these step by step instructions, you can prepare an alb for your vestment sets.To Sew an Alb: What You'll Need:To sew an alb, you'll need approximately four yards of muslin or cotton material that is 60 inches wide. In addition, you will need white polyester/cotton thread.You will also need a pattern. Please Note: In making this alb, I am using the alb pattern available from our vestment store. To Sew an Alb: Cutting Out the PiecesThe fabric should already come pre-folded crosswise. Fold it again lengthwise so that you have folds on two sides of the fabric, as shown in the diagram on the right: 
Then pin the alb pattern onto the fabric according to the directions on the pattern. 
Now unfold the alb. It should look like this: To Sew an Alb: Stitching the Alb
Next you will need to hem the sleeves. Fold over and press one quarter of a inch of material on the sleeve edges, and then fold over and press it again so that you have a finished edge. Then pin it in place. Then stitch. 
Next, you will need to do the side seams. With right sides together, pin the sides of the alb together. 
Then stitch. Clip the curves. Then press the seams open. To Sew an Alb: Attaching the Hood
Next you will need to attach the hood. If you have not yet done so, cut the hood from material that has been folded twice, both crosswise and lengthwise. 
Then stitch the hood, right sides together, on three sides, as shown in the diagram on the left: 
Clip the curves and the corners, and then turn the fabric right side out and press it. 
Now take this piece and fold it in half, so that it resembles the drawing on the left: Stitch it together at the top. 
Now you need to attach the hood to your alb. With right sides together, pin one side of the hood to the neck opening and stitch, as shown on the right: 
Clip the curves and press the seam upward, toward the hood. Stitch the two remaining open ends of the hood together, right sides together. 
Then turn the alb inside out and pin the other side of the hood to the inside of the alb. Either hand- or machine-stitch it in place. To Sew an Alb: Finishing
Then hem the lower edge of the alb. Ask Our Experts! Your question and our answer could show up on the Everything Vestment website! Before you begin to make vestments, learn about vestment colors. Then learn these vestment sewing basics before starting to get you off on the right start. Some vestment fabric facts. Start by learning how to cut the chasuble. Then stitch the chasuble, the next in our series of vestment sewing tips. Learn to make the stole and maniple. Learn to make the burse. Vestment sewing notions to make your project run more smoothly. Tips on Making the Low Cost Vestment. Return from Sew an Alb to the Home Page. |
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