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Over Shirt PDF Pattern

£14.00

The Over Shirt is a classic worker wear jacket and an incredibly useful wardrobe layer. It features our favourite shirt making techniques and the possibilities for adding your own personal twist are endless (we've seen patchwork jackets, short sleeve hacks, long versions and many pocket variations). We think it's one of the most satisfying pieces to make in our range and you'll be using some really nice sewing techniques.

You can search instagram for customer makes with the hashtag #msovershirt

Skill Level

Intermediate sewers. If you're an ambitious beginner or tentative intermediate we recommend following our online workshop.

Construction techniques: Run & fell seams, placket & cuff, collar & collar stand, double yoke and patch pockets

Sizing & Fit

UK Sizes 6 - 28 (with PDF Layers)

The Over Shirt is a forgiving shape in terms of fit with dropped shoulders, a roomy square silhoette and a cropped length (finishing just on the hips). 

(Measurements in cm) 

UK 6 | US 2 | EU 34Bust - 109cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 58.1cm, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 66.8cm

UK 8 | US 4 | EU 36Bust - 111.6cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 58.4cm,Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 67.7cm

UK 10 | US 6 | EU 38 Bust - 116.6cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 59cm,Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 68.5cm

UK 12 | US 8 | EU 40Bust - 121.6cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 59.6cm,Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 69.3cm

UK 14 | US 10 | EU 42Bust - 126.6cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 60.2cm, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 70.1cm

UK 16 | US 12 | EU 44Bust - 131.6cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 60.8cm,Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 70.9cm

UK 18 | US 14 | EU 46Bust - 137.6cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 61.5cm,Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 71.9cm

UK 20 | US 16 | EU 48Bust - 143.6cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 62.2cm,Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 72.8cm

UK 22 | US 18 | EU 50Bust - 149.6cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 62.9cm, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 73.8cm

UK 24 | US 20 | EU 52Bust - 155.6cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 63.7cm, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 74.7cm

UK 26 | US 22 | EU 54Bust - 161.6cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 64.4cm, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 75.7cm

UK 28 | US 24 | EU 56Bust - 167.6cm, Length (side neck to hem) - 65.1cm, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 76.6cm

Materials Needed

Suitable fabrics: This piece works in a huge range of fabrics such as denims, twills, canvas, corduroy, needlecord, light woollen weave, flannel, brushed cotton and even lighter fabrics like cotton poplin/lawn, linen.

Fabric requirements: Our lay-plans are always done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage. 

Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 140cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 160cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 170cm

Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 190cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 240cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 250cm

Materials list: Fabric, 8 x medium buttons (around 1.5cm), 2 x smaller buttons (for the plackets), thread, about 40cm of good quality fusing

Pages to print: Instructions - 17, A4/US Letter - 37, A0 - 2

How to use PDF Patterns

Where to find your patterns & workshops:

After purchasing you'll find your PDF pattern download and any workshops in your account page. Simply log in (or create an account using the same email address used to purchase) and click the account button in the top right corner. The most up to date versions of the patterns will always be available from within your account. If any changes are made to the pattern or instructions you’ll receive an email notification.

Opening your files:

Some older Window computers have problems opening zip files. If this is the case, you can use the free programme 7-Zip to open your files.

How to print your pattern:

You have two options for printing out your pattern.

1. You can get it printed in A0 at a printing shop or sewing pattern company. Search for "sewing pattern printing company" to find a company that does this in your region.

2. Or you can print it yourself on a home printer in A4 or US Letter format and then tile the pages together using tape.

Using PDF layers:

All of our patterns come with PDF layers so you can select the sizes you want to view and print. To do this you’ll need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (this is free to download).

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More details on printing, using PDF layers and general preparation tips can be found on the ‘Using Our Patterns’ document (download for free here). This document comes with all of our patterns.

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Over Shirt PDF Pattern

£14.00

Customer Reviews

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Karin
Great Jacket

I sewed this shirt pattern as a jacket out of boiled wool. A more structured fabric would probably have been easier to sew, but it did work out. I sized down a bit, as I didn’t want the look to be too oversized. Due to the extensive finished size chart, this was risk free and turned out as expected. Next time I’d probably just lengthen it a bit. The instructions were not too detailed, but the tricky bits (placket!) were explained well and worked out on the first go. I especially appreciated the use of a 1 cm-seam-allowance and an accurate information on fabric requirements, so I had pretty little waste. A good, versatile project I‘m going to get a lot of wear out in autumn.

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michelle r.
Over shirt no 4

I just can’t stop making this shirt. I’ve never got tired of it. Two shirts I made in the original pattern length, which I love. The others I lengthened by about 12/15 cms and are just the perfect length on me. The pattern is well written and easy to follow. I’ve used various fabrics, but I love it made in corduroy and will definitely be making some more, perhaps a denim one will be next.

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Martha
This was above my skill level, but the video and instructions made it possible

I am a fairly new sewist and also a basically sloppy person, but I really wanted to make this, and the detailed video coupled with the instructions made this doable. My overshirt came out great and I will refer to the video whenever I'm making plackets, yokes, buttholes, collars, etc.