Priest Wide Cope Vestment Pattern - Full Size Features

The cope is designed in multiple lengths to accommodate various heights. The pattern provides guidelines for positioning the orphrey band along with a separate pattern piece for it. There's an option to make the hood removable, with clear markings for morse and button placement. Attaching at the back seam of the orphrey band, the hood features loops for easy removal.

Our full-size cope vestment pattern has a wide orphrey band.

• A wide orphrey band of approximately 7 inches.
• Cope vestment features a full semicircle back that is graced with a large cope hood.
• The hood measures approximately 20 to 22" wide, and 16" long.

Sizes:

The priest cope vestment pattern is printed on two large sheets of paper. The Center back is placed on a fold. Some large pattern pieces may require piecing. Fabric will require seaming prior to cutting.

Fabric Yardage: 

• 6 1/2  to 7 1/2 yards for cope and shield.                                            
• Orphreys: Orphrey fabric 3 yards.
• Orphrey trim 11 yards of 3/4 inch wide trim.
• Fringe: 1 yard
• Morse Clasp
• OPTIONAL (for removable hood): 7 buttons and 1 yard of ribbon or twill tape
• Additional fabric may be needed to match pattern repeat or one-way layouts. 

Suitable fabrics include:

• Religious brocade fabrics, tapestry fabrics, brocatelle fabrics, silk damask and brocades, silk dupioni to name a few.
• Please see our complete line of liturgical fabrics.

Size Chart Style 3500 Wide Orphrey Cope with Hood Adult S-M-L

Size Chart Style 3501 Wide Orphrey Cope with Hood Adult XL-XXL-XXXL

The Cope pattern is sold with limited instructions and assumes the user knows construction techniques and is able to sew without detailed written instructions.

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.