Style 1008 V-Neck Clergy Stole

Pattern for Pastors or Priests

The V-Neck Pastoral or Priest Stole Pattern is a longer clergy stole with a 56" finished length. The narrower width at the back neckline fits while the stole then tapers to a wider width at the lower end. The length can easily be changed to allow for a hem that is plain with no trim, or a hem trimmed with fringe, or tassels.*

The V-Neck Priest Stole Pattern also has a lengthen and shorten line to allow for further customization. The clergy stole pattern has notches on all of the pieces to add with matching long straight seamlines. There is a marking on the stole lining for the placement of a cord or chain which helps lift the stole back a slight amount from the wearer's neck. Other features of the tapered pastoral or priest stole pattern include a separate lining and interfacing piece cut to specific sizes, based on formal tailoring techniques and pattern making for custom high end tailored garments. This feature gives the completed stole a distinct finish, which looks professional and well made, imitating a finely tailored garment.

The instructions and construction style make this stole a nice project for beginner and professional alike.* While written instructions are provided it is still the responsibility of the seamstress to have basic sewing knowledge to complete the project.

Suggested fabrics: Silk dupioni, brocades, silk damasks, metallic brocades, tapestry fabrics, wool gaberdines. Not suitable or designs for stretch fabrics or fabrics containing Lycra.

Suggested Interfacing fabrics: 100% cotton canvas
Suggested Lining fabrics: cotton, broadcloth, satin, cotton sateen

Stole Face Fabric yardage: 1 3/4 yards of 45", 54" or 60" fabric. Additional fabric may be needed to match pattern repeats. 

Interfacing yardage: 1 3/4 yards 60" cotton canvas
Lining fabric yardage: 1 3/4 yard 45" or 60" fabric

Finished stole size: 4 1/2"  to 5 1/2"wide by 56 inches in length
Pattern: Paper with black line image                                                                                                          

* Pastoral / Priest Stole Pattern contains a paper pattern and written institutions only. While written instructions are provided it is still the responsibility of the seamstress to have basic sewing knowledge to complete the project. Fabrics, interfacing, lining, embellishments (trims), fringes, tassels, and chain or cord sold separately.