Overshirt sewing pattern
Men's overshirt PDF sewing pattern is a shirt jacket inspired by workwear or the boxy Lumberjack shirt. The jacket sewing pattern has a convertible collar, interchangeable pockets, and two-piece cuffed sleeves. The Overshirt's boxy body has side slits and a generous back yoke. The overshirt sewing pattern is a timeless men's silhouette that can make many different fabric types.
Men's 2XS-4XL
make a pair of Cargo Shorts to wear with your Overshirt
- Product info
- Sizing
- About PDF patterns
Skill level 3/4
The overshirt sewing pattern 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
make your overshirt sewing pattern in medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, wool, or other comfortable fabric. Choose interfacing that works with the weight of the fabric.
The sewing pattern features
- Convertible Collar
- Two-piece sleeves
- Cuffs
- Side Slits
- Double Yoke
- Patch pockets
- Welt pockets
- Straight Hem
The 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.
Imperial Measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
Height | 5'4" | 5'6" | 5'8" | 5'8" | 5'10" | 5'10" | 6' | 6'2" | 6'2" |
Chest circumference | 29 | 30.5 | 32.5 | 35.5 | 37.75 | 41 | 44 | 47.25 | 50.25 |
Waist circumference | 27 | 28.5 | 30.5 | 33 | 35.5 | 38.5 | 41.5 | 44 | 47.25 |
Hips circumference | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 44 | 47.25 | 50.25 | 53.5 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||
Chest + hips | 36 | 37.5 | 39 | 42.5 | 44.75 | 47.25 | 50.25 | 53.5 | 56.5 |
Waist | 35.25 | 36.75 | 38.25 | 41.75 | 44 | 46.5 | 49.75 | 52.75 | 56 |
Sleeve length | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 26.5 |
Length center back | 26.75 | 27.5 | 28.25 | 28.75 | 29 | 29.75 | 30.25 | 31 | 32 |
Fabric Requirements 55" | |||||||||
Fabric 55" | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Interfacing 45" | 30" | 30" | 32" | 32" | 32" | 34" | 34" | 36" | 36" |
Buttons 5/8" | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Buttons 3/8" | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Metric Measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
Height | 165 | 170 | 175 | 175 | 180 | 180 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
Chest circumference | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 96 | 104 | 112 | 120 | 128 |
Waist circumference | 69 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 90 | 98 | 106 | 112 | 120 |
Hips circumference | 84 | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 112 | 120 | 128 | 136 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||
Chest + hips | 92 | 96 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 120 | 128 | 136 | 144 |
Waist | 90 | 94 | 98 | 104 | 110 | 118 | 126 | 134 | 142 |
Sleeve length | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
Length center back | 68 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 79 | 81 |
Fabric Requirements 140 cm | |||||||||
Fabric | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 |
Interfacing 90 cm | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
Buttons 1.5 cm | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Buttons 1 cm | 3 | 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.
Install Adobe Acrobat reader on your computer, get it here for FREE!
How to Unzip the PDF patterns after you download.
How to print PDF patterns in Adobe Reader.
How to tape the pages of the sewing pattern together
Find more help via Facebook Wardrobe By Me Pattern Support or contact us directly.
Product info
Skill level 3/4
The overshirt sewing pattern 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
make your overshirt sewing pattern in medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, wool, or other comfortable fabric. Choose interfacing that works with the weight of the fabric.
The sewing pattern features
- Convertible Collar
- Two-piece sleeves
- Cuffs
- Side Slits
- Double Yoke
- Patch pockets
- Welt pockets
- Straight Hem
The 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
Imperial Measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
Height | 5'4" | 5'6" | 5'8" | 5'8" | 5'10" | 5'10" | 6' | 6'2" | 6'2" |
Chest circumference | 29 | 30.5 | 32.5 | 35.5 | 37.75 | 41 | 44 | 47.25 | 50.25 |
Waist circumference | 27 | 28.5 | 30.5 | 33 | 35.5 | 38.5 | 41.5 | 44 | 47.25 |
Hips circumference | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 44 | 47.25 | 50.25 | 53.5 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||
Chest + hips | 36 | 37.5 | 39 | 42.5 | 44.75 | 47.25 | 50.25 | 53.5 | 56.5 |
Waist | 35.25 | 36.75 | 38.25 | 41.75 | 44 | 46.5 | 49.75 | 52.75 | 56 |
Sleeve length | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 26.5 |
Length center back | 26.75 | 27.5 | 28.25 | 28.75 | 29 | 29.75 | 30.25 | 31 | 32 |
Fabric Requirements 55" | |||||||||
Fabric 55" | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Interfacing 45" | 30" | 30" | 32" | 32" | 32" | 34" | 34" | 36" | 36" |
Buttons 5/8" | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Buttons 3/8" | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Metric Measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
Height | 165 | 170 | 175 | 175 | 180 | 180 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
Chest circumference | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 96 | 104 | 112 | 120 | 128 |
Waist circumference | 69 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 90 | 98 | 106 | 112 | 120 |
Hips circumference | 84 | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 112 | 120 | 128 | 136 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||
Chest + hips | 92 | 96 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 120 | 128 | 136 | 144 |
Waist | 90 | 94 | 98 | 104 | 110 | 118 | 126 | 134 | 142 |
Sleeve length | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
Length center back | 68 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 79 | 81 |
Fabric Requirements 140 cm | |||||||||
Fabric | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 |
Interfacing 90 cm | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
Buttons 1.5 cm | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Buttons 1 cm | 3 | 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.
Install Adobe Acrobat reader on your computer, get it here for FREE!
How to Unzip the PDF patterns after you download.
How to print PDF patterns in Adobe Reader.
How to tape the pages of the sewing pattern together
Find more help via Facebook Wardrobe By Me Pattern Support or contact us directly.