Patterns for flowing shawls and capes for temples

More and more modern girls go to church. But at the same time they want to seem original and unique, a head scarf made by yourself will help with this. This article tells about how to make a pattern of a headscarf for a church with your own hands and what is needed for this.

History of the Church Scarf

This custom dates back to ancient times. A headscarf was a standard decoration for Slavic girls. In Greece, for example, there were no headscarves, but clothing completely covered women, protecting them from the sun and prying eyes.

Married Slavic women were not allowed to go out on the street or in public without a headscarf to hide their hair and face. Unmarried girls did not wear headscarves on the streets, but they were required to wear them to church.

In the 21st century, not all girls wear church scarves, there are no special rules about this now. Sometimes headscarves are worn not only to church, but also as an element of a stylish look, especially in autumn or spring.

Canonical meaning in the church

Traditionally, a headscarf is required to be worn to church. It can be decorated with various elements. Everyone can wear a headscarf, both married and single girls.

The head scarf looks modest and at the same time luxurious, allows you to experiment with a variety of shapes, designs, colors. And it is quite comfortable.

For example, according to church rules, the bride must cover her hair completely. A veil cannot fulfill this function. Therefore, Catholic brides prefer a lace white cape for the celebration.

What should it be like?

It is advisable to have two or three types of church scarves so that you can change them, wash them, and so on.

If a girl is not picky, then one headdress can be used constantly.

For a festive day, it is advisable to have a white lace cape; if the visit to church falls on a day of mourning or fasting, then the headdress should be black or brown.

It is recommended not to buy items with different patterns, words or pictures. It will look out of place in the church.

The product should sit well on the head, not slip off, not come untied, so that the girl does not distract her attention from the service in the temple. Therefore, the Donskoy kerchief with ties, which covers both the head and shoulders, is perfect.

How to sew a church scarf with your own hands

Even a girl with no experience in needlework can sew a church scarf with her own hands. It is important to choose the right fabric. Below is a detailed description of how to make a pattern for a non-falling church scarf.

Pattern of the Don shawl

A temple scarf, the pattern of which is made with your own hands in several steps, can be made by a person, even a beginner. If a person does not have artistic skills, it can simply be printed from the Internet.

Step by step instructions:

• Fold a sheet of cardboard 110 cm long and 60 cm wide in half so that the fold is along the width;
• unfold the finished rectangle so that the fold is on top. This will be the back of the head, the face will be on the left;
• From the upper right corner, measure 40 cm along the fold line, 50 cm along the right side and put a mark;

• Connect both marks with an arc line, using a template or by eye; this is where the drawstring will be;
• Build the same segment from the lower right to the upper left corner. This is where the lower edge of the scarf is located.

How to calculate the amount of fabric

If you bought a meter of material 130-140 cm wide, you can sew a product measuring 30 cm. If you buy 130 cm of fabric, you can make two scarves.

The Don shawl is quite easy to sew yourself, it is only important to follow all the instructions described below.

Choice of fabric

For a church scarf, you can use both warm and light summer materials, such as guipure and tulle, silk and lace.

You can buy both expensive and cheap fabrics. Everything depends on the girl's personal preferences. But it is advisable to have two types - for winter and for summer.

• White color is more related to the solemn. White mainly symbolizes the Lord God. This color is associated with Christmas and the bright holiday of Easter;
• Black fabric is bought for mourning moments. Or, if a girl is fasting, she should stick to dark shades;
• Sometimes red, orange and bright colors are used for sewing. But it is important that there is no pattern or pagan symbolism on it.

Sewing a church kerchief

Below is a step-by-step guide to making a church scarf with your own hands.

Before starting work, you need to buy the following materials and tools:

• a piece of fabric,
• tape measure,
• template (can be found on the internet),
• threads and needles to match the fabric,
• finishing material (organza, lace).

Preparing for work

What you need to get started:

• Draw a pattern;
• Wash the purchased fabric;
• Prepare a work table and a typewriter if desired.

Opening

Step-by-step cutting:

1. Carefully trim the edge of the material;
2. To get an even piece of fabric, you need to fold it diagonally. If there is an extra strip of material on one side, you need to cut it off;
3. You need to start working with the first piece;
4. Fold it in half with the inside out and iron it well. Place the fabric so that the fold is upwards;
5. Ironing should be done carefully, especially if the fabric is thin, there should be no yellow spots or creases;
6. Start cutting. You can use a pattern from the Internet or draw it yourself;
7. Place the sketch on the folded material. Place the upper right corner of the pattern on the upper right corner of the fabric, the fold lines and the right part of the sketch and material should match;
8. Secure with pins, trace along the lower arc part of the pattern (edge ​​of the scarf). Cut both layers of material at the marked point;
9. Cut off part of the sketch along the drawstring line. Remove the bottom side, pin the rest again.

Manufacturing

Step-by-step sewing of a scarf with your own hands:

• Place the drawstring along the marked line. Start from the mark placed on the right edge of the fabric, where you need to fasten the bias tape with the whole part facing up with a needle;
• Then apply the piping in the same way, going along the entire arc line to the mark on the fold of the material. Stick the pins with the sharp side up, and then repeat everything on the other side of the fabric;
• Turn the material over with the back side, lay the drawstring further, looking at the finished side. The strips must match. Cut the piping so that a small allowance remains;
• Sew the drawstring on an overlock on both sides, folding its edges in advance so that there is a half-centimeter strip of material above the edge.

Finishing

The lace needs to be sewn on from the front side with small stitches. The work can be done in two ways:

• Cut off at the corners and sew on overlapping.
• Gently bend the corners with a whole strip of lace that runs from one edge of the drawstring to the other. Insert the ties into the holes. If desired, you can decorate with beads or sequins, but so that it looks appropriate.

How to wear a Don shawl correctly

The Don shawl should completely cover the head and fall slightly onto the shoulders; it is advisable to tie the hair in a ponytail or bun.

If the scarf is sewn using the technology described above, it will not slide on the top of the head or fall off. This type of product can also be worn for a wedding, christening or wedding. If desired, it can be decorated with tulle or organza.

It is recommended to wash the headscarf only by hand or in a delicate mode, since most often it is made of very thin and capricious materials. Ironing the products is allowed, but only using gauze or cotton fabric. Do not allow drying near heating devices or direct sunlight, as yellow spots or stripes may form. According to Orthodox rules, you cannot throw the headscarf on the floor or handle it roughly. It is believed that in this way the girl shows her attitude to the Lord.

In conclusion, it should be noted that it is quite easy to make a pattern for a headscarf for a church. It can be worn not only to church, but also as an accessory for every day. Many believers say that a cape for a church should be made only by the girl who will wear it, and they also recommend consecrating the product during the first visit to the service.