French Navy Atlas Overshirt

Buy the Atlas Overshirt sewing pattern from French Navy. 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.

Sewing level: Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Medium weight fabrics such as flannel, chambray, cotton, linen, denim, corduroy, etc.

Fabric requirements: 

Styles A and B: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.3 - 3 m (2.5 - 3.2 yd) // 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 1.7 - 2.3 m (1.9 - 2.5 yd).

Style C: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2 - 2.6 m (2.2 - 2.8 yd) // 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 1.6 - 2.2 m (1.8 - 2.5 yd).

Sizing: A – N (approx. UK 6/8 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

The pattern is drafted for a height of 171 cm (5'7") and a B cup. 

Notions: Lightweight fusible woven interfacing; three to eight 2 cm (3/4") buttons, depending on chosen style // Optional: topstitching thread.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (62 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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