Saints Who Liked to Sew, Crochet, Knit, & Embroider

As a Catholic clothing company, we are especially fascinated by the saints who sewed, knitted, embroidered, and crocheted.

All our garments are designed, cut, sewed, and packaged accompanied by prayer, because we believe that clothing should not merely sit upon the body but clothe the soul. We create with our Creator and aspire to be like the saints who did the same. The saints understood that the most ordinary tasks could be transformed into a moment of worship by simply inviting the Holy Spirit into the process. Perhaps the next time you sew button, patch up your jeans, knit a scarf, or embroider a pillowcase, you can ponder the stories of these saints and use your craft as a prayer. This is not an all-encompassing list, but it’s enough to spark inspiration! Consider this your Litany of Textile Saints. 

Sewing seamstress saints:

• St. Narcisa de Jesús was a well-known seamstress throughout France.

• St. Elizabeth of the Trinity would mend the habits of her fellow sisters.

• St. Teresa of Los Andes sewed for those in need. 

• Bl. Maria Magdolna Bodi began a group that would sew clothing for the poor.

• St. Martin de Porres sewed a cap for a wounded cat whose head wound he treated. 

Saint knitting kiddos:

• St. Gemma Galgani was skilled at sewing and embroidery but preferred darning and knitting.

• St. Getrude of Nivelles is not documented for knitting but would have participated in spinning yarn for her community.

• St. Rafqa knitted for the glory of God even after she lost her sight.

Extraordinary embroidery by ordinary saints:

• St. Rose of Lima supported her family with her needlework and embroidery skills.

• St. Bernadette Soubirous and St. Clare of Assisi embroidered altar cloths and priest vestments.

• St. Thérèse of Lisieux enjoyed needlework and embroidery crafts.

Cute crochet by compassionate saints:

• St. Faustina prayed that souls would be converted per each crochet stitch (Diary, #961).

• Bl. Solanus Casey crocheted a shawl which can be viewed today at the Solanus Casey Center in Michigan.