DIY Clergy Cassock Sewing Pattern | Priest or Pastor Church Vestment for Professional Seamstresses

When you start making this cassock, you join a tradition many others have shared before you.

As you mark the fabric, sew stitches, and press with an iron, each step becomes meaningful.

You'll smile seeing it come together, knowing it will be worn at important church events like special services and Sunday worship.

This DIY printed sewing pattern guides you while letting you use your own skills.

It keeps church traditions with its 33 buttons and special folds.

Made for professional seamstresses who make church garments with love and care.

For those who find peace in sewing, this pattern printed on paper helps you do the work your heart wants to do.

Others may not see all your hard work, but they will feel the love you put into every stitch.

DIY Printed Sewing Pattern Features

• Includes printed sewing pattern for sizes Adult S to XXXL
• 33 front buttons and 3 traditional box pleats
• Two-piece sleeves with deep cuffs and lined bodice
• Full-length ankle skirt with tailoring lines for length adjustment
• Detailed patterns for a complete cassock
• Designed for male clergy body shape
• Ideal for professional seamstresses with tailoring experience

Fabric Recommendations

Suggested fabrics

• Tropical wool,
• Portsmouth Poplin,
• Carlisle, wool gaberdines.

Lining Fabric

• Cotton,
•  broadcloth, satin,
• cotton sateen.
• 60” wide fabric is recommended

Notions: 33- 3/4" covered buttons.

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. 

Garment Measurements

Body Measurements

Fabric Requirements

*This is not a server-style cassock.

If you would like to see related patterns, please see our collection of Surplice, Cotta, Alb and Rochet Sewing Patterns

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.