TIP: For added authenticity, purchase a pattern for a tunic at a fabric store and sew the tunic yourself. Adding pleats or extra width shouldnt be a problem. And I have no fear of dying fabrics into brown or black its really very easy (add salt to set dye in cotton and plant fibres, vinegar for wool and silk). Check their website to view veils and Habits). Thanks for your web site, Sr. Julie! I have a similar problem, but its on a smaller scale. Be assured of my prayers as your new community takes shape and follows the inspirations of the Holy Spirit. A habit (or wont as a humorous and formal term) is a routine of behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously.The American Journal of Psychology (1903) defined a Habitual behavior often goes unnoticed in persons exhibiting it, because a person does not need to engage in self-analysis when undertaking routine tasks. I love the wool serge, and yes it is expensive. Otherwise, dont bother us. Step 1: Make the habit Make a habit from a long black dress with long sleeves, or a graduation gown. Hi Sharon, Im not sure, but Ill send her an email and tell her to check out your comment. The owner Mrs. Theresa Perkins is wonderful she will work with you and will bless your life. Linen takes a lot of work in the up-keep and maintenance, but breathes well and flows nicely (and is very authentic). *) a restaurant!, or whenever the reader in the refectory spoke the names of Jesus, Mary or Joseph. There was a little flap to the front of the veil that the sisters would lower for different reasons: When they were on retreat, when they were somewhere they shouldnt be like (*gasp! Believe me, I had looked. Its been awhile since I got a catalog from them but if memory serves they had several types of plain black and brown cloth that might work for habits. We used pins with black tips on themone each at the ears and one on the top. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a1\/Make-a-Nun-Costume-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-a-Nun-Costume-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a1\/Make-a-Nun-Costume-Step-1.jpg\/aid9777890-v4-728px-Make-a-Nun-Costume-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"
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