Rochet Sewing Pattern for Bishops | Church Vestment Pattern

This Style 4040 Rochet Sewing Pattern is a practical and meaningful project for anyone making church vestments.  The rochet has a long-standing role in liturgical tradition, worn by bishops.

Whether for regular services or special occasions, this garment offers both function and deep symbolic value.

The pattern includes a two-piece square yoke, a gathered lace skirt, and a three-part sleeve works with linen, colored fabric, and lace.

It comes with basic construction instructions and is best suited for seamstresses with experience in garment sewing.

If you're looking to create a traditional rochet that honors its heritage and is enjoyable to make, this pattern is both reliable and rewarding.

Product Features

• Sleeve length can be adjusted based on lace width
• Skirt can be made with scalloped or galloon-edged lace
• Center front closure with continuous placket and ribbon tie.
• Optional sleeve insert in liturgical colors (black, red, purple)

• Traditional ecclesiastical rochet design with a two-piece square yoke.

• Customizable length via lengthen/shorten lines on both skirt and sleeves.

• Works with lightweight linens like Renaissance, Alabastrine, Angelius, or Opalescent

• Elegant three-part sleeves featuring: an upper linen sleeve, colored fabric under-sleeve and cotton lace cuff

Multi-Size Pattern Options: 

• Style 4040 Adult S-M-L
• Style 4041Adult XL-XXL-XXXL

Skill Level: 

Intermediate to Professional 

Basic instructions included; assumes garment-sewing experience

Fabric and Yardage Recommendations

• Linen: 1 yard of 60-inch linen
• Narrow lace for sleeves: 1 1/4 to 1/1/2 yards
• Lace yardage for skirt: 3/4 to 1 yard of 60" lace

Suggested Fabrics:

• Poplin or linen. 

Fabric Yardages Chart

Garment Measurements 

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

What You’ll Receive

• Basic written instruction on paper

• Full-sized printed pattern - NOT available as PDF format
  

• Length customization lines for skirt and sleeves

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.

*This pattern comes with "basic" instructions and assumes the seamstress/tailor has the knowledge to make this garment. More detailed instructions will be provided at a future date when they come out in book form.

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

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