Overshirt sewing pattern
Men's overshirt PDF sewing pattern is a shirt jacket inspired by workwear or the boxy Lumberjack shirt. The jacket has a convertible collar, several interchangeable pockets, and two-piece cuffed sleeves. The boxy body has side slits and a generous back yoke. All the visible seams are topstitched. This is a timeless men's silhouette that you can make many different types of fabric.
Men's 2XS-3XL
You can make a pair of Cargo shorts to wear with your Overshirt.
- Product info
- Sizing
- About PDF patterns
Skill level 3/4
The design is straightforward. The instructions will introduce you to sewing a double yoke, convertible collar, and cuffs. If you are more adventurous, you can try the welt pockets.

Fabric and notions
The shirt is suitable for all medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, wool, or other comfortable fabric. Choose interfacing that works with the weight of the fabric.
Featuring
- Convertible Collar
- Two-piece sleeves
- Cuffs
- Side Slits
- Double Yoke
- Patch pockets
- Welt pockets
- Straight Hem
Pattern includes
- Layers
- Printable on A4 and Letter
- A0 format / projector format
Seam allowance
The pattern includes seam allowance.
Printing information
Measure the square's size on the first pattern page and check that your printer's scaling is correct (2” x 2” / 5 cm x 5 cm). Use either A4 or Letter and print the document via Adobe Acrobat reader. Download it here for free.
Height 5'4"-6' (165-185 cm)
Imperial Body Measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Chest circumference | 27,5 | 30 | 32,5 | 35 | 37,5 | 40 | 42,5 | 45 |
Garment measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Chest | 36 | 37,75 | 39,5 | 41,75 | 44 | 46,5 | 49,5 | 52,5 |
Waist | 35,25 | 37 | 38,75 | 41 | 43 | 45,5 | 48,5 | 51,5 |
Sleeve length | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25,5 | 26 | 26,5 |
Length | 25 | 26 | 26,5 | 27 | 27,5 | 28 | 28,5 | 29,5 |
Requirements | ||||||||
Fabric 55" | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,75 | 2,75 | 2,75 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Interfacing 35" | 0,75 | 0,75 | 0,75 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 |
Buttons 5/8" | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Buttons 3/8" | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Metric Body Measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Chest circumference | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 114 |
Garment measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Chest | 92 | 96 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 126 | 134 |
Waist | 90 | 94 | 98 | 104 | 110 | 116 | 124 | 132 |
Sleeve length | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 |
Length | 63 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 74 |
Requirements | ||||||||
Fabric 140 cm | 2,3 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,75 | 2,75 | 2,75 |
Interfacing 90 cm | 0,7 | 0,7 | 0,7 | 0,75 | 0,75 | 0,75 | 0,75 | 0,75 |
Buttons 1.5 cm | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Buttons 1 cm | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
PDF patterns for instant download are easy to use and have some advantages compared to conventional patterns:
- Buy and download a pattern and be ready to sew in just 30 minutes
- Print only the sizes you need
- No overlapping pattern pieces
All you need is a printer and Adobe Reader installed on your desktop computer.
If you don't already have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, get it here:
Instructions for unzipping the PDF patterns after you download.
Instructions for printing PDF patterns in Adobe Reader.
Find more help via Facebook Wardrobe By Me Pattern Support or contact us directly.
Product info
Skill level 3/4
The design is straightforward. The instructions will introduce you to sewing a double yoke, convertible collar, and cuffs. If you are more adventurous, you can try the welt pockets.

Fabric and notions
The shirt is suitable for all medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, wool, or other comfortable fabric. Choose interfacing that works with the weight of the fabric.
Featuring
- Convertible Collar
- Two-piece sleeves
- Cuffs
- Side Slits
- Double Yoke
- Patch pockets
- Welt pockets
- Straight Hem
Pattern includes
- Layers
- Printable on A4 and Letter
- A0 format / projector format
Seam allowance
The pattern includes seam allowance.
Printing information
Measure the square's size on the first pattern page and check that your printer's scaling is correct (2” x 2” / 5 cm x 5 cm). Use either A4 or Letter and print the document via Adobe Acrobat reader. Download it here for free.
Sizing
Height 5'4"-6' (165-185 cm)
Imperial Body Measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Chest circumference | 27,5 | 30 | 32,5 | 35 | 37,5 | 40 | 42,5 | 45 |
Garment measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Chest | 36 | 37,75 | 39,5 | 41,75 | 44 | 46,5 | 49,5 | 52,5 |
Waist | 35,25 | 37 | 38,75 | 41 | 43 | 45,5 | 48,5 | 51,5 |
Sleeve length | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25,5 | 26 | 26,5 |
Length | 25 | 26 | 26,5 | 27 | 27,5 | 28 | 28,5 | 29,5 |
Requirements | ||||||||
Fabric 55" | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,75 | 2,75 | 2,75 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Interfacing 35" | 0,75 | 0,75 | 0,75 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 |
Buttons 5/8" | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Buttons 3/8" | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Metric Body Measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Chest circumference | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 114 |
Garment measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Chest | 92 | 96 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 126 | 134 |
Waist | 90 | 94 | 98 | 104 | 110 | 116 | 124 | 132 |
Sleeve length | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 |
Length | 63 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 74 |
Requirements | ||||||||
Fabric 140 cm | 2,3 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,75 | 2,75 | 2,75 |
Interfacing 90 cm | 0,7 | 0,7 | 0,7 | 0,75 | 0,75 | 0,75 | 0,75 | 0,75 |
Buttons 1.5 cm | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Buttons 1 cm | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
About PDF patterns
PDF patterns for instant download are easy to use and have some advantages compared to conventional patterns:
- Buy and download a pattern and be ready to sew in just 30 minutes
- Print only the sizes you need
- No overlapping pattern pieces
All you need is a printer and Adobe Reader installed on your desktop computer.
If you don't already have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, get it here:
Instructions for unzipping the PDF patterns after you download.
Instructions for printing PDF patterns in Adobe Reader.
Find more help via Facebook Wardrobe By Me Pattern Support or contact us directly.