The Overshirt sewing pattern is a loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt jacket with cuffed sleeves and patch pockets. It combines the qualities of a classic shirt with the practicality of a lightweight jacket, inspired by the chore jacket. Suitable for a wide range of woven fabrics in sizes 2XS–4XL.
- Convertible collar
- Two-piece sleeves with cuffs
- Double yoke
- Patch and welt pocket options
- Side slits
- Straight hem
- Men’s sizes 2XS–4XL
- Color PDF pattern printable in Letter, A4, A0, and a separate projector file
- YouTube Video Sew-along
Flip through the images to find fabric requirements and measurements.
Skill level 3/4
This pattern is designed for sewists with some experience. The Overshirt involves a convertible collar, two-piece sleeves, and welt pockets — a rewarding challenge with illustrated instructions and a YouTube sew-along video to guide you through every step.
What you need to make the Overshirt
- Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabric (canvas, corduroy, denim, flannel)
- Interfacing
- Buttons
- Sewing thread
Overshirt Sewing Pattern includes
- Layers
- Trimless pages
- Fully illustrated instructions
- A4 and Letter paper format in color
- A0 printshop format in color
- Projector file in color
- The pattern includes seam allowances
- YouTube Video Sew-along
Pattern Specifications
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Pattern Name: Overshirt
- SKU: JA09
- Garment Type: Overshirt, chore jacket, shirt jacket
- Format: PDF sewing pattern
- Sizes: Men’s 2XS–4XL
- Skill Level: 3/4 (intermediate)
- Fabric Type: Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics — canvas, corduroy, denim, flannel
- Features: Convertible collar, two-piece sleeves, double yoke, patch and welt pockets, side slits, straight hem
- Print Formats: Letter, A4, A0, projector file
- Sew-along: YouTube video included
Pair it with
Style the Overshirt with the Barrel Chino Pants PDF sewing pattern, the Cargo Shorts PDF sewing pattern, or the Classic T-shirt PDF sewing pattern to complete a handmade wardrobe.
FAQs about the Overshirt Sewing Pattern
What type of overshirt sewing pattern is this?
The Overshirt is a men’s overshirt sewing pattern for a loose-fitting shirt jacket inspired by the classic chore jacket. It features a convertible collar, two-piece cuffed sleeves, a double yoke, and a choice of patch or welt pockets — perfect as a lightweight outer layer for everyday wear.
Is the Overshirt a PDF sewing pattern?
Yes. The Overshirt is a PDF overshirt sewing pattern available for immediate download after purchase. It includes layered PDF files for Letter, A4, A0 copy shop, and projector, along with fully illustrated sewing instructions.
Is this overshirt pattern suitable for beginners?
This overshirt sewing pattern is rated Skill Level 3/4 and is best suited for sewists with some experience. The pattern includes a convertible collar, two-piece sleeves, and welt pockets. Illustrated instructions and a YouTube sew-along video guide you through every step.
What fabrics work best for this overshirt sewing pattern?
This men’s overshirt sewing pattern is designed for medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics such as canvas, corduroy, denim, and flannel. Fabric choice allows you to create everything from a casual summer overshirt to a structured workwear jacket.
What is included in the Overshirt sewing pattern?
The Overshirt sewing pattern includes layered PDF files for Letter, A4, A0 copy shop, and projector, together with fully illustrated instructions, fabric requirements, finished garment measurements, and men’s sizes 2XS–4XL.
