Style 1015 Transitional Deacon Priest Stole Pattern | Church Vestment Sewing Pattern

Sewing a liturgical stole is more than just a task, it is a sacred offering.

The Transitional Deacon/Priest Stole Pattern (Style 1015) Sewing Pattern is designed for those called to create garments of dignity, and tradition. 

The design is adapted from treasured ecclesiastical vintage resources, preserving the elegance of traditional vesture while offering guidance for modern construction.

This stole is unique in its flexibility: it may be worn crossed at the side as a deacon stole and later worn straight as a priest stole, making it ideal for transitional use in ministry.

Often used for custom-made orders, it remains a favorite among church ministries and clergy members.

Whether you’re sewing for a sacred celebration or an ongoing ministry, this printed pattern helps transform fabric into a meaningful gift, handmade with faith and devotion.

Product Features

• Design based on historical ecclesiastical vintage resources, preserving sacred sewing traditions

• Includes pattern layout for face fabric, interfacing, and lining for a fully finished stole
  

• Marked placement guides for orphrey bands, twill tape, and optional embellishments
  

• Trusted by church communities and independent artisans for custom vestment commissions
  

• Supports detailed finishing with optional additions like fringe, tassels, or cross appliqués

Skill Level

This pattern is ideal for beginners to experienced seamstress or seamsters. It assumes a basic understanding of garment construction and hand-finishing techniques, but provides detailed instructions to support those new to vestment making.

Fabric & Yardage Recommendations

Fabric and trim details:

• Stole Fabric: 1 3/4 yards of 45", 54", or 60" fabric.
• Interfacing: 1 3/4 yards 60" cotton canvas.
• Lining Fabric: 1 3/4 yards 45" or 60" fabric.
• Trims: 1/8 yard of 1.5" wide twill tape
• Small 1" or 2" Iron on Cross
• Optional: Orphrey fabric 1/4 yard.
• 1/4 yard of 3/4" wide trim.
• 10 tassels or 1/4 yard fringe.

Suggested Fabrics:

• Silk dupioni,
• Brocades,
• Silk damasks,
• Metallic brocades
• Tapestry fabrics,
• Wool gaberdines. 

 Not suitable or designed for stretch fabrics or fabrics containing Lycra.

What You’ll Receive

• Full-size printed pattern on paper (not available for PDF download)
  

• Pattern: Paper with black line image.

• Pattern layout for stole face, lining, and interfacing
  

• Instruction with detailed sewing steps, layout diagrams, and tips for sacred fabric handling
  

• Marking guidelines for trim placement, twill tape, and optional embellishments

Finished size:

3.5" wide by 54" in length

Important Note About This Product

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 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.

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