Pastor or Priest Stole Sewing Pattern Style 1004 -  4.5 Inches Wide | Paper Pattern

Make a Stole That’s Thoughtful, Beautiful, and Made to Serve

Sewing a pastoral stole is a meaningful project. It’s a project with purpose—meant to support and celebrate those who serve in ministry.

This Style 1004 Stole Sewing Pattern is designed to help you create a stole with care and confidence.

It creates a 4.5" wide stole and includes three length options (51", 53", and 55") to accommodate different heights. Whether you’re sewing for a petite or taller pastor, the fit is easy to adjust.

Helpful markings on the pattern indicate placement for orphrey bands, fringe, and an optional neck cord or chain. There's also space at the back of the neck for a cross—hand-embroidered, ironed on, or appliqued—depending on what’s meaningful to the wearer.

The pattern includes separate pieces for the outer fabric, interfacing, and lining. This makes it easier to achieve a clean, well-structured finish that looks and feels professionally made.

Whether you're a beginner or have years of experience, this printed paper pattern is easy to follow and rewarding to complete—a reflection of the quiet support you offer to those who  serve in the Church.

Product Features

• Designed specifically for pastoral and priest stoles
  

• Finished width: 4.5 inches
  

• Three length options: 51", 53", and 55"
  

• Helpful markings for orphrey placement, fringe, and optional neck cord or chain
  

• Space for cross embellishment at center back neck

• Separate pattern pieces for face fabric, interfacing, and lining
  

• Suitable for use with fringe or tassel trim
  

Skill Levels

This pattern is suitable for:

• Confident beginners ready to follow structured instructions
  

• Intermediate to advanced seamstresses looking for a polished, customizable vestment project
  

Fabric & Yardage Recommendations

Suggested fabrics: 

• Silk dupioni,
• Brocades
• Silk damasks,
• Metallic brocades
• Tapestry fabrics
• Carlisle Fabrics
  
• Portsmouth Poplin
• Wool gaberdines.
  
• Not suitable or designs for stretch fabrics or fabrics containing Lycra

Interfacing Fabrics

• 100% cotton canvas
  

Lining Fabric:

• Satin, Cotton Sateen, Silk dupioni
  

Fabric and trim yardage:

• 1 3/4 yard face fabric 45", 54" or 60" Wide
  
• 1 3/4yard interfacing 60" Cotton canvas
  
• 1 3/4 yard lining 45" or 60" fabric
  
• 1 small cross for neckline
  
• 13 1/2" small chain or cord

Optional trims:

• 10 tassels or
• 1/3 yards of 2 inch wide fringe for lower edge
• Embroidery designs or appliques
• Contrast fabric 1/3 yard
• 2 yards narrow trim

The stole pattern has been designed with 3 lengths: 51", 53" and 55" for petite, average and tall heights.

Finished Stole Size:

• 4 1/2" wide by 51, 53, or 55 inches in length

Pairs well with chasuble styles:

• 3001 Gothic Chasuble Y Orphrey
• 3002 Gothic Chasuble Column Orphrey
• 3003 Gothic Chasuble Round Yoke
• 3004 Monastic Chasuble V Yoke
• 3005 Monastic Chasuble Y Orphrey
• 3006 Monastic Chasuble Column Orphrey
• 3007 Monastic Chasuble Round Yoke
• 3008 Gothic Chasuble with Cross Back

What You’ll Receive

• Full-size printed sewing pattern on quality paper - NOT available as PDF format
  

• Pattern pieces for: face fabric, lining, and interfacing
  

• Placement guides for orphrey, fringe, and cross applique
  

• Lengthen/shorten adjustment lines

• Written instructions for construction and finishing - Pattern: Paper with black line image   

Important Note 

Sewing patterns are not returnable per the Return policy. Please read all product details carefully to understand that this is a sewing pattern and not a completed garment.

Pastoral/priest stole pattern contains a paper pattern and written instructions only. Fabrics, interfacing, lining, embellishments (trims), fringe, tassels, and chain or cord sold separately.

Pattern FAQ's

What is the pattern printed on?

The pattern is printed on white paper.  For those who wish to use something a bit less stiff, you may prefer to trace the pattern onto a lighter-weight Pellon pattern interfacing paper.

Why is the pattern printed on white paper?

There are limited paper options available for small pattern companies to keep production minimums low and costs affordable for clients. The patterns are printed locally in small quantities as needed. The available paper that is large enough for use with our full-size patterns for use while still allowing for small print runs is white blueprint paper.

Can the wrinkles be pressed out of the pattern by ironing?

It is NOT recommended to use anything hot to press the pattern paper. The patterns are printed with toner ink and they will smudge and leave black marks on other surfaces if the pattern is ironed. Simple smooth the pattern out by hand prior to cutting. If you prefer, the pattern may also be traced off on Pellon Pattern interfacing to preserve the original.

Is the pattern available as a digital download file?

The patterns are NOT available as a digital download file. They are a physical product that requires shipping.

Are the patterns sold to clients the same patterns used by Ecclesiastical Sewing?

Yes. We use the very same patterns that are available online in our workrooms for creating beautiful vestments.

May I make a copy of the pattern in my plotter or save a digital copy of this pattern?

The pattern is copy righted and is offered as a courtesy for use in the church to the Glory of God. The pattern may NOT be copied or saved in any digital format, resold, modified, and sold as an original work, etc.

For private use only. Not intended for commercial use.

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