WORKWEARSYSTEM.
Six patterns.
A lifetime of making.
A working wardrobe, made by you. Start with a single project or build all six, from the first pocket to the final fastening.
Choose your
starting point.
Make one first, or build a wardrobe over time. Each pattern has its own construction to explore.
The Yard Jacket
A proper jacket. Made by you.
The Yard Carpenters
Put your skills to work.
The Field Jacket
Everyday layers. Proper construction.
The Field Apron
Start with something you’ll use.
The Service Dungarees
Built for movement. Made to stay.
Service Coveralls
One complete garment. Your next challenge.
STUDY / MAKE / REPEAT
A wardrobe built
one project at a time.
Small steps.
Real progress.
Select a panel to explore. Follow the tutorial for the full construction sequence.
The Yard Jacket
The outerwear piece in the Workwear System — slightly cropped, boxy, practical, clean. Built from canvas, denim, drill or twill to be worn hard, faded, creased and kept in daily rotation.
Your next build.
Inside the folder.
See the file formats and reference material before you choose your pattern. The project starts with knowing what you’re opening.
Print at actual size. Check the test square before cutting fabric.
ROUGHCUT / The Workwear SystemYour pattern files.OPEN YOUR DOWNLOAD FOLDER +
Full-size sheets for large-format printing.
Tiled pages for an A4 printer.
Tiled pages for US Letter paper.
Panel labels, notches, cutting layout and materials information.
Companion tutorials linked below. Watch, pause and replay as you work.
Folder illustration shows file categories, not a page-for-page preview. Check the supplied files for size layers and exact contents.
Sourcing help.
Built in.
QR resources help you find the fabric, hardware and tools for your build, with buying options for your region.
01 / FABRIC SOURCINGFind the right cloth.
Denim, duck canvas, hickory stripe, drill, twill, ripstop and waxed cotton, with guidance for structured workwear fabrics.
02 / HARDWARE SOURCINGMatch every fastening.
Rivets, jeans buttons, buckles, clips, D-rings and zips, plus setting tools, hammers and bench blocks.
03 / REGIONAL BUYING OPTIONSSuppliers closer to you.
UK, USA, Canada, EU, Australia, New Zealand and global supplier suggestions are included in the download resources.
04 / BUILD PREPGet ready before cutting.
Fabric widths, suitable weights, hardware compatibility and practical preparation notes for your project.
See how it
comes together.
Pause, replay and take the build at your own pace.
The Yard Jacket
WATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗
The Yard Carpenters
WATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗
The Yard Carpenters
WATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗
The Field Jacket
WATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗
The Field Jacket
WATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗
The Field Jacket
WATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗
The Field Jacket
WATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗
The Field Apron
WATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗
The Service Dungarees
WATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗
Service Coveralls: the dedicated tutorial link still needs confirmation. The films shown here are the available linked resources.
Choose the cloth.
Make it yours.
Fabric changes the character. Check the pattern’s material guidance before buying.
A starting point for fabric
Exact fabric quantities depend on size, fabric width and your chosen version. Use the materials guide supplied with the pattern.
How much fabric?
Choose your project and the width of your cloth.
Published reference-size allowances. Other sizes need their own cutting layout; these figures are not a per-size calculation.
Measure something
you already love.
Lay a similar garment flat. Compare like-for-like measurements with the pattern chart, keeping the intended fit in mind.
| Garment area | What to compare |
|---|---|
| Chest / waist | Use the same flat or circumference method as the chart |
| Length | Measure between the same start and end points |
| Movement | Allow for layering and the intended silhouette |
The Yard Jacket — published measurement chart
Open the image at full size to read the original values and units.
The Yard Carpenters — published measurement chart
Open the image at full size to read the original values and units.
The Field Jacket — published measurement chart
Open the image at full size to read the original values and units.
The Field Apron — published measurement chart
Open the image at full size to read the original values and units.
The Service Dungarees — published measurement chart
Open the image at full size to read the original values and units.
Service Coveralls — published measurement chart
Open the image at full size to read the original values and units.
Find your starting size
Compare a similar garment you like the fit of. These are garment measurements, not body measurements.
Real cloth.
Real possibilities.
Build the whole
collection.
Choose a digital download or have the pattern printed and shipped. Fabric and hardware are not included.
A few things
to know.
Am I buying a finished garment?
No. This is a sewing pattern. You choose your own fabric and hardware and make the garment.
What do I receive?
Open the download folder above for the listed formats and resources. Digital is a file download; printed is a physical paper pattern. Check the selected format before purchase.
How do I choose a size?
Use the published measurement chart and compare a similar garment you already own. The guided size finder suggests the closest chart match. Check the full chart and intended fit before cutting.
Can I start with just one pattern?
Yes. Each pattern has its own page. Explore the collection links if you would like to build related garments over time.
Where can I share my finished build?
Share with #ROUGHCUTMYOG or visit Community Builds on the Rough Cut website.