Beginner-friendly Chalice Veil Sewing Pattern for DIY Seamstress | Church Sewing Pattern
Sewing can be an act of service. A way to give quietly, with care.
This Chalice Veil Sewing Pattern is for when your craft becomes a quiet offering, something made with care, intention, and faith.
Whether it’s for your church, a gift, or a personal act of devotion, this printed on paper pattern offers a clear, peaceful place to begin.
The finished veil covers and honors the chalice during worship, holding space for reverence and prayer. And when it’s made by hand, it carries more than stitches; it becomes a quiet offering, woven into the act of worship.
As a liturgical vestment, it signifies, protects, and dignifies the sacred vessels used in the most solemn act of Christian worship.
Designed for beginner to advanced seamstresses, the pattern comes in two sizes: 24" and 30" with markings to guide you. Add a cross or trim, or keep it beautifully simple. Either way, you’re creating more than a cloth.
You’re creating something sacred Quietly. Intentionally. And by hand.
When you're ready to begin a project that carries both purpose and peace, this pattern offers a meaningful start.
DIY Sewing Pattern Features
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Beginner-friendly – Simple steps and clear instructions make it easy to follow
-
Two included sizes – Choose from:
• Style 6001 – 24” x 24”
• Style 6002 – 30” x 30”
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Includes Chalice veil and orphrey band layouts with guide marks
- Trim placement marked – Helps you add embellishments neatly and accurately
- Printed on white paper – Smooth, easy to trace or cut
-
Includes pressing tips, stitching techniques, and finishing touches
A Good Fit For:
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Church sewing groups or altar guilds
-
Handmade gifts for special services
-
First-time vestment sewing projects
- Anyone who finds peace and meaning in sewing for faith
Fabric Recommendation
Size: 24 inches square
Fabric requirements:
- 3/4 yard of Face fabric
- 3/4 yard for Orphrey band
- 3 yards narrow braid or galloon (optional)
Also available as a 30 inch square pattern which requires:
- 1 yard of Fabric
- 1 yard of fabric for orphrey band
- 1/1/2 yards braid or narrow galloon trim (optional).
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: Cotton, broadcloth, satin, cotton sateen
Lining Fabric Yardage:
- 6001 (24” finished): 3/4 yard
- 6002 (30” finished): 1 yard
Trims:
Orphrey fabric: 1/4 yard
Orphrey trim: 1 1/2 yards of 3/4 inch wide trim
Optional Trim: Cross patch: Iron on, hand or machine embroidered cross applique. Approximately 2”
The pattern for making a chalice veil comes with basic instructions. More detailed instructions with design options will be available at a future date. Enjoy learning how to make church vestments!
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.
Who else do you know that might like our company?
Send them a FREE $10 just for checking us out! Give them the code ”REFERRAL10” for $10 off their first order!
If you haven't used the code yet, it will work on your first order as well! Just make sure to pass it along to your favorite priest, pastor, or seamstress!
Beginner-friendly Chalice Veil Sewing Pattern for DIY Seamstress | Church Sewing Pattern
Sewing can be an act of service. A way to give quietly, with care.
This Chalice Veil Sewing Pattern is for when your craft becomes a quiet offering, something made with care, intention, and faith.
Whether it’s for your church, a gift, or a personal act of devotion, this printed on paper pattern offers a clear, peaceful place to begin.
The finished veil covers and honors the chalice during worship, holding space for reverence and prayer. And when it’s made by hand, it carries more than stitches; it becomes a quiet offering, woven into the act of worship.
As a liturgical vestment, it signifies, protects, and dignifies the sacred vessels used in the most solemn act of Christian worship.
Designed for beginner to advanced seamstresses, the pattern comes in two sizes: 24" and 30" with markings to guide you. Add a cross or trim, or keep it beautifully simple. Either way, you’re creating more than a cloth.
You’re creating something sacred Quietly. Intentionally. And by hand.
When you're ready to begin a project that carries both purpose and peace, this pattern offers a meaningful start.
DIY Sewing Pattern Features
-
Beginner-friendly – Simple steps and clear instructions make it easy to follow
-
Two included sizes – Choose from:
• Style 6001 – 24” x 24”
• Style 6002 – 30” x 30”
-
Includes Chalice veil and orphrey band layouts with guide marks
- Trim placement marked – Helps you add embellishments neatly and accurately
- Printed on white paper – Smooth, easy to trace or cut
-
Includes pressing tips, stitching techniques, and finishing touches
A Good Fit For:
-
Church sewing groups or altar guilds
-
Handmade gifts for special services
-
First-time vestment sewing projects
- Anyone who finds peace and meaning in sewing for faith
Fabric Recommendation
Size: 24 inches square
Fabric requirements:
- 3/4 yard of Face fabric
- 3/4 yard for Orphrey band
- 3 yards narrow braid or galloon (optional)
Also available as a 30 inch square pattern which requires:
- 1 yard of Fabric
- 1 yard of fabric for orphrey band
- 1/1/2 yards braid or narrow galloon trim (optional).
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: Cotton, broadcloth, satin, cotton sateen
Lining Fabric Yardage:
- 6001 (24” finished): 3/4 yard
- 6002 (30” finished): 1 yard
Trims:
Orphrey fabric: 1/4 yard
Orphrey trim: 1 1/2 yards of 3/4 inch wide trim
Optional Trim: Cross patch: Iron on, hand or machine embroidered cross applique. Approximately 2”
The pattern for making a chalice veil comes with basic instructions. More detailed instructions with design options will be available at a future date. Enjoy learning how to make church vestments!
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.
Who else do you know that might like our company?
Send them a FREE $10 just for checking us out! Give them the code ”REFERRAL10” for $10 off their first order!
If you haven't used the code yet, it will work on your first order as well! Just make sure to pass it along to your favorite priest, pastor, or seamstress!
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