Style 6040 Bishop Mitre Sewing Pattern for Liturgical  Skilled Seamstresses

A Mitre Pattern Rooted in Sacred Heritage

For centuries, the mitre has been a sign of spiritual leadership, worn during the most important moments in church life. Sewing one is not just about shape or style.

It’s about continuing a tradition built on faith, care, and skill.

This Style 6040 Bishop Mitre Sewing Pattern was created for those who value that tradition.

Whether you’re sewing for a bishop, an abbot, or a special church celebration, this pattern helps you make a mitre that looks right, fits well, and shows respect for its purpose.

A mitre is a ceremonial headdress worn by bishops and senior clergy in the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Anglican Communion, Episcopal Church, and some Lutheran churches.

Cardinals also wear the mitre (Commonwealth spelling) or miter (American spelling). In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, some archpriests wear it too.

Mitres are usually white and made from silk or linen. Some are decorated with gold, silver, or embroidered bands. In earlier times, they were even set with jewels to show their importance.

The Style 6040 pattern keeps those traditional details in mind while offering clear, simple instructions.

It helps you sew a mitre that’s shaped properly, holds its form, and reflects the care you put into every stitch.

Product Features

• Pattern includes 3 main pieces: Front/Back panel (joined at side seams)Top piece (closes the crown of the mitre) Infula (with built-in cross placement markings)
  

• Plastic insert placed inside the front and back to help the mitre hold its shape

• Adjustment line provided to increase or decrease head circumference without redrawing
  

• Trim placement lines marked on the pattern for accurate orphrey application
  

• Cross appliqué markings on the infulae to simplify embellishment
  

• Written sewing instructions - Patterns are physical products that need to be shipped. They are not available for PDF download.

Four pre-sized options included:

• Small – 21" head circumference
• Medium – 22"
• Large – 23"
• Extra Large – 24"

Skill Level

Recommended for advanced and professional seamstresses or tailors with experience in liturgical garments. 

Fabric & Yardage Recommendations

Suggested Fabrics:

• Silk Dupioni 

• Brocades 

• Silk Damasks

• Metallic Brocades 

• Tapestry Fabrics

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

Lining Fabric:

• Cotton, broadcloth, satin, cotton sateen

Yardages:

• Main Fabric Yardage: 1 yard 45" or 60" fabric

• Lining Fabric:  1 yard 45" or 60" fabric

Trims and Notions:

• Plastic Insert: Shaped like Front/Back pattern piece connected without seam allowance. Thin, flexible plastic.

• 2 yards of 3” wide trim

• Cross Patches: 2 2” crosses
• Cross Patches: 2 2” crosses

What You’ll Receive

• Printed sewing pattern with 3 main pieces
  

• Full printed instructions with step-by-step construction guide

• Notes and tips for fabric layout, cutting, pressing, and stitching

Pairs Well With 

This is also a great style for use with copes. See the coordinating cope sewing patterns:

• Style 3500 and 3501 Wide Orphrey Cope with Hood | Cope Vestment Sewing Pattern
• Style 3520 and 3521 Narrow Orphrey Cope with Hood | Cope Vestment Sewing Pattern

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.

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

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 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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