Scapular Sewing Pattern for Women 
 Plain Neckline or Hood Option

Sewing a garment can be an act of devotion especially when it’s made with purpose.

Designed for intermediate to professional seamstresses, this scapular pattern helps you sew a liturgical garment that’s worn over an alb or cassock.

It includes two versions: one with a simple neckline and another with a hood.

It also comes with a helpful guide to place a cross at the center, adding both beauty and meaning to your work.

Perfect for church choirs, monastic orders, or anyone sewing with faith and care.

Product Features

• Printed sewing pattern on quality paper ready to use, 

• Designed for intermediate to professional seamstresses

Includes two style options:

• Version A: With neck facings for a refined, tailored look

• Version B: With an optional hood, finished with bias binding

• Includes guideline markings for center cross placement

• Professional construction techniques for a reverent, polished finish

• Customizable length with lengthen/shorten lines

• Pattern layouts: front, back, front neck facing, back neck facing, hood

• Clear step-by-step instructions with finishing tips

Skill Levels

• This is a project for advanced intermediate to professional-level seamstresses.

Fabric Recommendations

Face Fabrics: Designed for light to medium weight woven

Suggested fabrics:

• Silk dupioni, brocades,

• Silk damasks,

• Metallic brocades,

• Tapestry fabrics,

• Tropical wool,

• Portsmouth Poplin,

• Carlisle,

• Wool gaberdines.* 

Lining Fabric:

• Satin

Face Fabric:

• Youth:  1 2/3 yards of 45“, 54” or 60“ wide fabric.

• Adult: 1 3/4 yards of 60" fabric. 

Interfacing:

• 1/2 yard of 36" fusible interfacing

Lining Fabric:

• 1 3/4 yards of 60" fabric

Trims:

• Optional Cross patch approximately 4"

Bias binding:

• ½ yard 

Garment Measurement Chart

 What You’ll Receive

• A full-size printed sewing pattern for Women’s Scapular, including Version A (with neckline facing) and Version B (with optional hood)
  

• Five pattern pieces: front, back, front neck facing, back neck facing, and hood
  

• Step-by-step sewing instructions with diagrams to guide you from cutting to final pressing
  

• Markings for optional cross placement and trim application
  

• Built-in adjustment lines to customize the length for different heights

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.  

*Not suitable for stretch fabrics or fabrics containing Lycra. Patterns are physical products that need to be shipped. They are not available for PDF download.

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.

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