This Nun’s habit is inspired by a relatively new order of Nuns formed in the late 1990s called The Sisters of Life. It is designed to reflect their habit which is similar to other orders and can be used for these as well. Simply change the colour combinations to make a Dominican Habit (White and Black) or Servants of the Holy Spirit of Perpetual Adoration (Pink and White). There are many other Religious Sisters whose habits could be made from this pattern by leaving out the scapular or the guimpe. I found several online when I was researching for this pattern. Some are included as variations but don’t let that limit you.
The habit consists of a tunic/dress, scapular, guimpe and veil. The guimpe is sewn to the habit at the neck for ease of dressing the doll. A variation with a collar and detachable guimpe is also included. The scapular closes with hook and loop tape or snaps at the shoulder and the veil slips on over the head with elastic underneath. It can be finished with a detachable belt or a tie around the waist. It can be made with a variety of medium to lightweight woven fabrics. Included are instructions to make a veil pattern.
Complete the look with the Sweet Pea Fashion Doll-Sized Rosary pattern.
Recommended Fabrics: Light to medium weight cotton, poly cotton
Supplies Needed:• View A 1 yard of 46’’ wide (1 metre of 112 cm wide) lightweight fabric in main colour,
28 inch x 12 inches of fabric for veil
• View B 1 yard of 46” wide (1 metre of 112 cm wide) lightweight fabric in main colour, ½ yard (45 cm of 112 cm wide) lightweight fabric for scapular and veil head band
• View C ½ yard of 46” wide (50 cm of 112 cm wide) lightweight fabric in main colour for tunic, ½ yard (45 cm of 112 cm wide) lightweight fabric for scapular, scrap of fabric for veil and small scrap of fabric for veil head band
• View D 23” of 46“ wide (60 cm of 112 cm wide) lightweight fabric in grey for tunic and guimpe, scrap of light blue fabric for veil and veil headband
• ¼ yard lining fabric (all views)
• 3 fasteners OR 5” piece of hook and loop tape for back and small piece for Scapular shoulder
• 3” of 1” wide Elastic
• Matching thread
• Optional ¼” wide double-sided iron-on tape
• Optional Cord or Doll Belt
• Optional mini Rosary Beads and Holy Medal on a chain
Skill Level: Intermediate
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