Begin Your Church Vestment Sewing with Style 1011 Tippet (Paper)Pattern

Have you been called to create something sacred? Maybe a clergy member requested a vestment for a special season or your hands longed to serve a higher purpose to the Church. 

Whether you're new to liturgical sewing or looking to deepen your experience, this Style 1011 Tippet Sewing Pattern offers a gentle, reverent entry into this sacred tradition.

Designed for intermediate to professional seamstresses, this printed pattern helps you create a traditional Anglican-style tippet, a stole rich in meaning and history. 

Drawn from our collection of ecclesiastical vintage resources, this tippet pattern reflects designs faithfully used in our studio to craft custom vestments for fellow clergy members.

Rooted in monastic life, the tippet evolved from Benedictine garments into a symbol of prayer and sacred duty within Anglican worship.

From its historical origins to your final stitch, the Style 1011 invites you to create with care, devotion, and reverence offering your craftsmanship as a quiet gift to the Church.

Product Features

• Two hem styles included: Straight and Zigzag

• Built-in pleat placement guides for elegant structure

• Adjustable length to suit a variety of clergy heights

• Designed for intermediate to professional seamstresses

• Seam allowances, grainlines, and cutting guides clearly marked

• Includes slip stitch methods for clean, reverent finishing

• Inspired by historical Anglican-style tippets worn during Morning and Evening Prayer

Fabric & Yardage Recommendations

Suitable fabrics include: 

- Silk Faille
- Moire faille
- Bengaline
- other medium-weight fabrics.

Yardage requirements:

• 1 1/2yards of 45, 54 or 60-inch face fabric.

Interfacing yardage:

• 1 1/2 yards of 45” or 60” wide interfacing

Finished Tippet Size

• Width: 9 inches

• Length: 50 inches (can be adjusted as needed)

What You’ll Receive

• Professionally printed paper sewing pattern - NOT available as PDF format
  

• written instructions with hand-finishing guidance

• Pleating and hem guides built into the pattern

Sewing Skill Level

Intermediate to Professional
This pattern is ideal for those with experience in garment sewing who are either new to or exploring the art of liturgical vestment making.

Paired with Surplices

Style 1011 Tippet pairs well with Surplices, particularly styles:

• 4001, 4002, 4003,
• 4004, 4005, 4006,
• 4007, 4008, 4009,
• 4061-4063,
• 4070-4073

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. 

Pattern FAQ's

What is the sewing level for this project?

This is a project for advanced intermediate to professional-level seamstresses. This project is NOT for beginners. 

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 copyrighted 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.

Vestment and Stole Care Guide

Explore our vintage ecclesiastical book collection.

Please visit our blog to learn more about the history of the tippet.

Looking for more stoles ?Use the quick links to explore our full Church Vestment Sewing Pattern Catalog