Deacon Stole Sewing Pattern | Printable PDF (Sizes S/M/L)$49 $39 -20% Save $10
A printable PDF sewing pattern for a traditional deacon's stole — the single-shoulder stole worn diagonally across the body, from left shoulder to right hip. Includes three nested sizes, full step-by-step instructions, and reference photos of a finished stole. Instant digital download.
Create a beautifully tailored deacon's stole from the comfort of your own sewing room. This printable, print-at-home PDF pattern walks you through cutting, constructing, and finishing a traditional one-shoulder deacon's stole — the kind worn diagonally across the body and fastened at the hip, distinct from a priest's stole worn around the neck.
Whether you're a church sewing ministry, a seamstress making a gift for a newly ordained deacon, or a deacon making your own, this pattern gives you a clear, accurate path from fabric to finished vestment.
What's included:
Full written instructions covering cutting, interfacing, shoulder-seam construction, the hip loop, and final assembly
3 pattern pieces: Across Chest (the diagonal shoulder-to-hip section), Lower Portion (hip to hem), and a small Hip Loop piece
Nested sizing — Small, Medium, and Large all included in one pattern; simply cut along the line for your size
Reference photos of a finished stole for a clear visual guide
Clear seam allowances marked throughout (0.5")
What you'll need
- Approx. 2–2.5 yards each of your stole fabric and lining fabric (liturgical brocade, jacquard, or similar recommended)
- Fusible (iron-on) interfacing/Pellon
- Matching thread
- A home printer (letter/8.5"×11" paper) and tape, to assemble the pattern pages
- Gold-tone chain with a lobster claw clasp
- Skill level
Confident beginner to intermediate. Straight seams throughout, with clear guidance for the shoulder seam and the hip-loop insertion.
Format
This is a digital PDF download — no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, print the pattern pages at home at 100% ("actual size" — no scaling), tape them together as directed, and you're ready to cut fabric.
Finished Stole Example
Designed by Reverend Paula Behrens
