Intermediate

Linen Overshirt

A relaxed linen overshirt with a camp collar and chest pockets, drafted from your measurements.

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Drafted from 8 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Back Panel, Front Panel, Sleeve, Camp Collar, Barrel Cuff, Chest Patch Pocket, Chest Pocket Flap, Lower Patch Pocket
Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
Construction steps: 1. Prepare chest pocket flaps / 2. Prepare lower patch pockets / 3. Attach chest pocket bags and flaps...
Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Fit: Relaxed (+6″) / Oversized (+9″)
Length: Hip (+4″ below torso) / Long (+7″)
Collar: Camp collar (flat, open) / Band / Mandarin collar
Pockets: Chest flap ×2 + lower patch ×2 (default) / Chest flap ×2 only / None
Sleeve length: Long (with cuff) / ¾ length (18″)
Cuff (long sleeve): Barrel cuff (2.5″ finished) / Plain hem
Closure: Buttons / Snap buttons
Seam allowance: ⅝″ (standard) / 1″ (flat-felled seams)
Hem allowance: ½″ rolled / 1″ folded

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draft	Source
Chest circumference	Drafted directly from your chest measurement
Shoulder width	Drafted directly from your shoulder measurement
Neck circumference	Drafted directly from your neck measurement
sleeveLength	Drafted directly from your sleeveLength measurement
Bicep circumference	Drafted directly from your bicep measurement
wrist	Drafted directly from your wrist measurement
Torso length	Drafted directly from your torsoLength measurement
waistToArmpit	Drafted directly from your waistToArmpit measurement

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What weight of linen?

Medium-weight linen (5-7 oz) gives the right balance of structure and drape. Pre-wash hot to prevent shrinkage after sewing.

What is a camp collar?

A flat open collar with no stand — it folds back over the front placket. Common on resort and workwear shirts.