Lace Insert Roman Surplice Knee or Full Length | Church Vestment Sewing Pattern

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced seamstress, this Square Yoke Surplice Printed Sewing Pattern is designed to help you create beautiful garments that honor liturgical tradition.

Imagine turning simple fabric into meaningful vestments worn in worship, celebration, and ministry each stitch guided by intention, each seam shaped by care.

“Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” — Psalm 96:9

Through your hands, that beauty takes form. Through your work, the Church is served.

This pattern is our offering to you so you can offer something sacred in return.

May your hands be steady, your heart at peace, and your sewing filled with purpose.

Product Features

• Square Yoke: Two-piece design that frames the wearer beautifully.

• Pleats: Four pleats on front and back for graceful movement.

• Lace Inserts: Optional lace details for elegant finishing touches.

• Customizable Length: Easy adjustments for different heights.

• Cross Placement: Marked area for adding a meaningful cross detail.

• The sleeves are long and full that includes placement and pieces for lace inserts at the sleeves and hem.
• Lace details have been added to a traditional square yoke surplice.

Skill Level

Confident Beginner to Professional

Whether you're just stepping into liturgical sewing or have years of experience, this pattern offers approachable instructions and a construction style that supports a beautiful, professional finish.

Fabric and Yardage Recommendations

Suitable Fabrics Underlining

• Carlisle Fabric or
• White Poplin fabric.
• Other suitable fabrics include linen, or
• Plain weave fabrics.

Underlining

• 2/3 yard of lightweight cotton broadcloth.
• The underlining can be a lightweight cotton broadcloth or other similar fabric.
• Use of fusible interfacing in place of underlining is not recommended, as the interfacing may stiffen fabric. 

Note: Adjustments for sleeve length or hem length can be made by adding to or shortening the hemline. Use of a narrower fabric would require piecing at the pleats. 

Lace: 

• Please check your layout and measurements to ensure your exact yardage based on finished length and size selected.

Available Sizes:

• Youth Small/Medium Knee Length Style 4004K
  
• Youth Small/Medium Full Length Style 4004F
• Adult Small/Medium/Large Knee Length Style 4005K
  
• Adult Small/Medium/Large Full Length Style 4005F
• Adult X-Large/XXL/XXXL Knee Length Style 4006K
  
• Adult X-Large/XXL/XXXL Full Length Style 4006F

See size chart below and fabric yardage information below

Knee Length Surplice Measurement Chart 

Knee Length Fabric Yardage Requirements

Knee Length Surplice

Full Length Surplice Measurements Chart

Full Length Surplice Fabric Yardage Requirements

Full Length Surplice

Size Chart

What You'll Receive

• Detailed step-by-step instructions

• Full-size printed paper pattern

• Fabric layout diagrams

• Finishing techniques for professional results

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.   

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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