4.5" Wide Pastoral or Priest Stole Pattern

The 4.5" pastoral or priest stole is designed to accommodate a variety of heights. It has cutting lines for a 51", 53" and 55" finished length. The length can easily be changed to allow for a hem that is plain with no trim, or a hem trimmed with fringe, or tassels.*

The clergy stole pattern also has a lengthen and shorten line to allow for further customization. The stole pattern has notches on all of the pieces to aid with matching long straight seamlines. Placement lines are marked for orphrey bands or trim. There is a marking on the stole lining for the placement of a cord or chain which helps lift the stole back a slight amount from the wearer's neck. Other features of the 4.5" wide pastoral or priest stole include a separate lining and interfacing piece cut to specific sizes, based on formal tailoring techniques and pattern making for custom high end tailored garments. This feature gives the finished stole a distinct finish, which looks professional and well made, imitating a finely tailored garment.

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

Suggested fabrics: Silk dupioni, brocades, silk damasks, metallic brocades, tapestry fabrics, wool gaberdines. Not suitable or designed for stretch fabrics or fabrics containing Lycra.

Interfacing fabrics: 100% cotton canvas
Lining fabrics: cotton, broadcloth, satin, cotton sateen

Ecclesiastical Sewing also offers a selection of pre-cut stole fabric kits which include a face fabric, cotton canvas interfacing and satin lining fabric suitable for making one pastoral stole.

Stole Face Fabric yardage: 1 3/4 yards of 45", 54" or 60" fabric. Additional fabric may be needed to match pattern repeats. 

Interfacing yardage: 1 3/4 yards 60" cotton canvas
Lining fabric yardage: 1 3/4 yard 45" or 60" fabric

Finished stole size: 4 1/2" wide by 51, 53, or 55 inches in length
Pattern: Paper with black line image                                                                                                           
Also included: written instructions with colored photos

* Pastoral/priest stole pattern contains a paper pattern and written instructions only. Fabrics, interfacing, lining, embellishments (trims), fringe, tassels, and chain or cord sold separately.