The Atlas Overshirt
The Atlas is a canvas for your creativity, offering both full and partial button placket variations, as well as curved and straight hem options in two lengths. It has a boxy fit with dropped shoulders, two-piece sleeves, a convertible collar and patch pocket variations. Suitable for a variety of fabric types and weights, this pattern can be used to create a versatile piece that is perfect for layering or wearing alone, making it a true wardrobe workhorse that translates across all seasons.
RECOMMENDED FABRICS:
Medium weight fabrics such as flannel, chambray, cotton, linen, denim, corduroy etc.
NOTIONS & SUPPLIES:
Sewing thread
Optional: topstitching thread•
Hand sewing needle
Lightweight fusible woven interfacing
Fabric marker or chalk•
2 cm (3/4") buttons - (3 to 8 buttons, depending on chosen style)
SIZE GUIDE & FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to the images for sizing and fabric requirement tables.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Confident Beginner.
THIS PATTERN IS AVAILABLE AS A PRINT-AT-HOME TILED PDF (Compatible with both A4 & US Letter Paper) as well as a PROJECTOR file.
IT ALSO INCLUDES A COPY SHOP VERSION. The Copy Shop file is a large-scale PDF that you can take to a copy shop to be printed.
BOTH PRINT AT HOME AND COPY SHOP VERSIONS ARE LAYERED PDF’S This means that you can print/ view selected sizes only. This not only saves ink (and sometimes paper) but also makes tracing/ cutting your pattern a lot less confusing.
INCLUDES A DETAILED INSTRUCTION BOOKLET with step-by-step illustrated sewing instructions, as well as a video tutorial which comprehensively demonstrates every step of construction.
