Over Shirt PDF Pattern
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
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How to use PDF Patterns
Where to find your patterns & workshops:
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Opening your files:
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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.
Customer Reviews
I made a wool version of the Overshirt, true to size 12 per my measurements. Though it is oversized (as advertised) and I love it, I also look forward to trying out a size 10 next time. The fabric I chose has a soft drape and as a result, the pockets tend to sag. I may have done better with a pocket lining or interfacing? Overall, I loved the design and the instructions which give good attention to detail in top stitching, ironing, and sequence (especially regarding the placket). I feel that my experience has elevated my sewing and I know the shirt will last longer in my wardrobe because of it. One note to be noted in the instructions is that top stitching shows up in the illustrations of the collar but not in the written part. Thus I decided it was optional and left off top stitching the collar.
I truly love my finished jacket, I’ve already made two! Some parts of the illustrations could be a bit more precise.
I enjoyed this project. I found instructions easy to follow and I was happy to use run & fell seams for the first time.
My only difficulty (not the fault of the pattern!) came with the buttonholes, I think because of the bulk of the button stand. I’ve since discovered how helpful tear-away stabiliser can be in buttonhole sewing. But the buttonholes gave me lots of grief.
I am anyway reasonably happy with the final result, which is planned as a gift for a friend.
