Traditional Alb Priest Sewing Pattern Church Vestment | Vintage Linen Alb Style 4050 & 4051
Traditional Alb Sewing Pattern Church Vestment
for Advanced Seamstresses
Looking to sew a traditional alb for a priest, deacon, or clergy member in your church?
This professionally drafted sewing pattern helps you create a reverent, well-fitting garment that reflects the dignity of liturgical life.
Whether it's for Sunday Mass, baptisms, or feast day celebrations, this alb paper pattern brings tradition and beauty together, guiding you from start to finish with written instructions tailored for experienced sewists.
Picture your finished alb worn during worship, becoming part of moments that matter. Your skill, paired with this pattern’s guidance, turns fabric and thread into something far greater: an offering of time, care, and faith.
As Scripture teaches, even the smallest acts done with love can glorify God.
Every stitch you make is a quiet, faithful expression of that truth.
Product Features
- Elegant narrow band collar
- Front placket opening for easy dressing
- Tapered sleeves with optional apparel details
- Full body with godet inserts at the side hems for graceful movement
- Slight gather options as the body attaches to the shoulder yoke
- Traditional vintage-inspired design
Skill Level
This pattern is ideal for intermediate to professional with solid garment construction skills.
Fabric & Yardage Requirements
- Fabric selection: Linen
- We recommend the Renaissance Linen from our line for this garment
- Yardage requirements: 5.5 yards to 6.5 yards
- Apparel fabric: 1/4 to 1/2 yard
Main Fabric Yardage
-
XS-S-M-L: 5 1/3 yards
-
XL-2XL-3XL: 6 1/4 yards
Complimentary Fabric:
- Type: Light to medium weight woven fabrics
-
Suggested options:
- Silk dupioni,
- Brocades,
- Silk damasks,
- Metallic brocades,
- Tapestry fabrics,
- Wool gaberdines
- Not suitable for: Stretch fabrics or fabrics with Lycra
- Yardage needed: ¼ yard
Note: Additional fabric may be needed for pattern matching
Interfacing
- Medium weight, fusible interfacing.
- Yardage needed: ⅓ yard of 36" wide interfacing
Lining Fabric
- Options: Cotton, broadcloth, satin, cotton sateen
- Yardage needed: ¼ yard
Notions
-
Snaps: 28- 3/8” snaps
Button: 1- 3/4” button
Alb Measurements Chart
|
Size |
Across Front (inches) |
Center Back Length (inches) |
|
Adult XS |
24" |
50 1/2" |
|
Adult S |
25 1/2" |
51 1/8" |
|
Adult M |
27" |
51 3/4" |
|
Adult L |
28 1/2" |
52 3/8" |
|
Adult XL |
30" |
53" |
|
Adult 2XL |
31 1/2" |
53 5/8" |
|
Adult 3XL |
33" |
54 1/4" |
Note: The image below shows the finished garment size according to garment measurements above, not body measurements
What You'll Receive
- Written sewing instructions
- Full-size printed paper pattern
- Finishing techniques for professional results
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 is available with limited instructions from our vintage resources.
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.
Explore our vintage ecclesiastical book collection.
Looking for more sewing patterns? Use the quick links to explore our full Church Vestment Sewing Pattern Catalog
For additional information, sewing tips, and inspiration about Latin Mass visit blog.ecclesiasticalsewing.com
Who else do you know that might like our company?
Send them a FREE $10 just for checking us out! Give them the code ”REFERRAL10” for $10 off their first order!
If you haven't used the code yet, it will work on your first order as well! Just make sure to pass it along to your favorite priest, pastor, or seamstress!
Traditional Alb Sewing Pattern Church Vestment
for Advanced Seamstresses
Looking to sew a traditional alb for a priest, deacon, or clergy member in your church?
This professionally drafted sewing pattern helps you create a reverent, well-fitting garment that reflects the dignity of liturgical life.
Whether it's for Sunday Mass, baptisms, or feast day celebrations, this alb paper pattern brings tradition and beauty together, guiding you from start to finish with written instructions tailored for experienced sewists.
Picture your finished alb worn during worship, becoming part of moments that matter. Your skill, paired with this pattern’s guidance, turns fabric and thread into something far greater: an offering of time, care, and faith.
As Scripture teaches, even the smallest acts done with love can glorify God.
Every stitch you make is a quiet, faithful expression of that truth.
Product Features
- Elegant narrow band collar
- Front placket opening for easy dressing
- Tapered sleeves with optional apparel details
- Full body with godet inserts at the side hems for graceful movement
- Slight gather options as the body attaches to the shoulder yoke
- Traditional vintage-inspired design
Skill Level
This pattern is ideal for intermediate to professional with solid garment construction skills.
Fabric & Yardage Requirements
- Fabric selection: Linen
- We recommend the Renaissance Linen from our line for this garment
- Yardage requirements: 5.5 yards to 6.5 yards
- Apparel fabric: 1/4 to 1/2 yard
Main Fabric Yardage
-
XS-S-M-L: 5 1/3 yards
-
XL-2XL-3XL: 6 1/4 yards
Complimentary Fabric:
- Type: Light to medium weight woven fabrics
-
Suggested options:
- Silk dupioni,
- Brocades,
- Silk damasks,
- Metallic brocades,
- Tapestry fabrics,
- Wool gaberdines
- Not suitable for: Stretch fabrics or fabrics with Lycra
- Yardage needed: ¼ yard
Note: Additional fabric may be needed for pattern matching
Interfacing
- Medium weight, fusible interfacing.
- Yardage needed: ⅓ yard of 36" wide interfacing
Lining Fabric
- Options: Cotton, broadcloth, satin, cotton sateen
- Yardage needed: ¼ yard
Notions
-
Snaps: 28- 3/8” snaps
Button: 1- 3/4” button
Alb Measurements Chart
|
Size |
Across Front (inches) |
Center Back Length (inches) |
|
Adult XS |
24" |
50 1/2" |
|
Adult S |
25 1/2" |
51 1/8" |
|
Adult M |
27" |
51 3/4" |
|
Adult L |
28 1/2" |
52 3/8" |
|
Adult XL |
30" |
53" |
|
Adult 2XL |
31 1/2" |
53 5/8" |
|
Adult 3XL |
33" |
54 1/4" |
Note: The image below shows the finished garment size according to garment measurements above, not body measurements
What You'll Receive
- Written sewing instructions
- Full-size printed paper pattern
- Finishing techniques for professional results
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 is available with limited instructions from our vintage resources.
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.
Explore our vintage ecclesiastical book collection.
Looking for more sewing patterns? Use the quick links to explore our full Church Vestment Sewing Pattern Catalog
For additional information, sewing tips, and inspiration about Latin Mass visit blog.ecclesiasticalsewing.com
Who else do you know that might like our company?
Send them a FREE $10 just for checking us out! Give them the code ”REFERRAL10” for $10 off their first order!
If you haven't used the code yet, it will work on your first order as well! Just make sure to pass it along to your favorite priest, pastor, or seamstress!
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