This definitive book on sewing church linens explains the materials and equipment needed, a variety of hemming options, special instructions on small linen such as purifactors and palls, working with fair linens, white work embroideray, and caring for church linens. In this revised and expanded edition, the author has added directions for rolled hems, chalice veils, an improved worksheet for planning shrinkage, special advice for beginners, an updated "Sources and Resources" section, and new patterns.