DIY | Altar Server Square Yoke Cotta with Lace 

Traditional design made practical for modern vestment sewing.

This cotta sewing pattern features a square yoke with insertion lace, gathered skirt, and ¾ length sleeves, ideal for choir members, altar servers, and other liturgical roles. 

Sized for children through adults, the pattern includes adjustment lines for easy length changes. Instructions are assume appropriate knowledge of seamstress and experienced sewists who want a polished result.

Whether you're sewing for a Sunday service or a special feast day, this pattern is made to support your skills, your time, and your commitment to creating garments.

Product Features

• 3/4 length sleeves
• Hip length garment
• slightly gathered sleeve cap
• 1-piece square yoke-style
  
• Gathered skirt

Available Sizes

• Available in Style 4023 Child sizes S-M-L 3 to 3 1/2 yards of fabric
  
• Style 4024 Youth sizes L, XL  3 to 3 1/2 yards of fabrics 
  
• Style 4025 Adult sizes S, M, L, XL - 3 1/2 to 4 yards of fabric

Skill Levels

This pattern is ideal for intermediate to professional with solid garment construction skills.

Fabric Recommendations

Suggested Fabrics:

• Poplin or linen.
• Not suitable or designed for stretch fabrics or fabrics containing Lycra.
• 60” wide fabric is recommended.

Underlining:

• Fusible interfacing NOT recommended as it may stiffen the fabric

• Underlining intended to provide structure without stiffness

Lace: 

• Cotton lace
• Yardage is given if using fabric.

• Lace trim can be used as an alternative

• 4" wide recommended for bodice hem

• 3" wide recommended for sleeve hem

Size Measurements  

Fabric Yardages Recommendation 

Garment Measurements

Note: The image below shows the finished garment size according to garment measurements above, not body measurements

What You’ll Receive

• One size pattern - NOT available as PDF format

• Written instructions

• Yardage and lace guides

• Built-in length adjustment lines

• Tips for clean seams and lace finishing

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.

The patterns are offered as a courtesy for the church and assume appropriate knowledge of the seamstress at this point in time. For those that need step by step, these patterns are not recommended. If and when we are able to once again find a technical writer and illustrator, it is our hope to provide further details regarding garment construction, sizing, etc. We pray God presents that opportunity so we may be of service to the church.

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

Vestment and Stole Care Guide

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For more detailed information about this Cotta Altar Server pattern, please visit our blog post on Cottas.