A reader asks, "I've recently joined a Pagan group and will be attending my first ritual with them at Mabon. I'm very excited, but a little worried. I've been told I'll need a ritual robe, and I have no idea where to get one. I've seen them for sale online, but they're expensive. I'm pretty handy with a sewing machine - can I make my own?"
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! Lots of people make their own supplies, and that includes robes. For many people, donning the ritual robe is a way of separating themselves from the mundane business of everyday life -- it's a way of stepping into the ritual mindset, of walking from the mundane world into the magical world. Your group may have specific requirements about style, color or length, but for the most part, it's pretty easy to crank out a robe of your own - especially if you can sew a straight line. Here's how: Make a Ritual Robe.
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! Lots of people make their own supplies, and that includes robes. For many people, donning the ritual robe is a way of separating themselves from the mundane business of everyday life -- it's a way of stepping into the ritual mindset, of walking from the mundane world into the magical world. Your group may have specific requirements about style, color or length, but for the most part, it's pretty easy to crank out a robe of your own - especially if you can sew a straight line. Here's how: Make a Ritual Robe.
Good idea.
My wife and I were busy last night making God and Goddess altar statues out of clay. Hers turned out great and mine looked good – until the baking process. Ah, well. Here’s believing that the Horned God thought I might be able to do a better job the second time around.
This is so TRUE!!! I need a lot and even the “starter Kits” are very pricie.Thanks for the help
one year praticing
Teresa
I am so glad that you decided to add this! Many of my tools are handmade and I love them, but my friends seem to shy away from making their own, maybe a little help and know how will ease their worries and help them make the things they need and cannot afford!
Blessed Be!
My daughter made my robe for me as a gift. Everytime I use it I sense the love that was stitched into it. As I have performed Welcoming ceremonies for my grandchildren I add a specially designed patch along the hem representing each childs spirit name. I hope to continue to add symbols of all family rituals. I hope the robe will become the heirloom of our family to be used in generations to come.
It’s such a joy to see comments about new family traditions. Part of which should be the crafting of our own tools. We need to put more of ourselves into our practices.
Harvest, that’s an awesome tradition. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
patti