Sew a Pulpit Fall | Easy Liturgical Sewing Pattern DIY Guide

Creating church décor can feel overwhelming, especially when you're new to sewing or working on a meaningful project for your parish. 

This Pulpit Fall Sewing Pattern is designed with simplicity and grace in mind.

With clearly marked cutting lines, notches, and guides for trim placement and orphrey, this pattern gives you the confidence to create something beautiful, even if you're just starting out. 

The included instructions from traditional tailoring techniques, so the finished pulpit fall looks clean, structured, and worthy of the altar.

Whether you're sewing for a feast day or offering a handmade gift, this pattern turns uncertainty into clarity and transforms fabric into something sacred.

Product Features 

• Includes pattern pieces for face fabric, lining, and canvas
  
• Lengthen/shorten lines for easy adjustments
  
• Designed with notches and grainlines for accurate alignment
  
• Tailoring techniques included for a polished, professional look
  
• Option to add orphrey bands and fringe for customization
  
• Clear step-by-step instructions with cutting layouts

Skill Level

• The instructions and construction style make this item a nice project for beginner and professional alike.

Fabric Yardage Recommendations

Face Fabric: Designed for light to medium-weight woven fabrics.

Suggested Fabrics: 

• Silk dupioni, 
• Brocades, 
• Silk damasks, 
• Metallic brocades, 
• Tapestry fabrics,
• Wool gaberdines.  
• Not suitable or designed for stretch fabrics or fabrics containing Lycra.

Lining Fabric

• Recommended: Cotton, broadcloth, satin, cotton sateen 

Canvas

• Use  Cotton medium weight or heavy-weight canvas

Style 6025 – Pulpit Fall 15x40"

• Fabric (Face): 1¼ yards (45", 54", or 60" wide)
  
• Interfacing (Canvas): 1¼ yards (60" wide cotton canvas)
  
• Lining Fabric: 1¼ yards (45" or 60" wide)
  

Trims:

• Orphrey Fabric: 1¼ yards (45", 54", or 60" wide)
  
• Orphrey Trim: 2½ yards of ¾" wide trim
  
• Fringe: ¾ yard of 2" wide trim
  

Style 6026 – Pulpit Fall 20x46"

• Fabric (Face): 1½ yards (45", 54", or 60" wide)
  
• Interfacing (Canvas): 1½ yards (60" wide cotton canvas)
  
• Lining Fabric: 1½ yards (45" or 60" wide)

Trims:

• Orphrey Fabric: 1½ yards (45", 54", or 60" wide)
  
• Orphrey Trim: 3 yards of ¾" wide trim
  
• Fringe: ¾ yard of 2" wide trim

What You’ll Receive

This printed pattern includes three essential pieces to create a professional-looking pulpit fall:

• Face fabric piece – main decorative front panel

• Lining piece – for a clean, finished interior

• Canvas piece – for structure and support

• Each piece is clearly marked and cut to size following traditional tailoring techniques.
• Pattern includes notches for accurate alignment, optional orphrey placement lines, 
• Lengthen/shorten guides for custom adjustments.

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 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.