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60s Men's Leisure Jacket
1963 - MEN'S LEISURE JACKET AND ZIP JACKET: Both jackets have long set-in sleeves eased to fit cuffs, lined patch pockets and optional top-stitching detail. V. 1 jacket features a collar and center front separating zipper, and is not lined. Lined jacket in V. 2 has V neckline, front button closing and optional purchased elbow patches.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Chest: 38” (96.5cm), 42” (106.7cm) 44” (111.8cm)
Waist: 34” (86.4cm), 38” (96.5cm) 40” (101.6cm)
Neck base girth: 15” (38.1cm), 16” (40.6cm) 16.5” (41.91cm)
Finished back length of jacket: 27 ¼” (70.5cm), 28 ¼” (71.8cm) 28 1/2 (72.4cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
View 1 and 2: Thread, two 5/8” buttons, tailored shoulder pads (opt.). View 1: 22” separating type zipper, bias seam binding. View 2: Four 7/8” buttons, purchased suede or cotton patches (opt.).
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
*Extra fabric required for matching plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics. Use nap yardage and nap layout for one-way design.
View 1 Jacket – Even lengthwise striped or plain fabric
35” or 36” with nap, 3 ¼, 3 3/8 , 3 3/8 yds.
35” or 36” without nap, 3, 3 1/8, 3 1/8 yds.
44” or 45” with nap, 2 ½, 2 ½, 2 5/8 yds.
44” or 45” without nap, 2 ¼, 2 3/8, 2 ½ yds.
54” without nap, 1 7/8, 1 7/8, 2 1/8 yds.
View 2 Jacket - *Plaid or plain fabric
35” or 36” with or without nap,3, 3, 3 1/8 yds.
41” or 42” with or without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
44” or 45” with or without nap, 2 ½ yds.
54” with or without nap, 1 7/8, 1 7/8, 2 ¼ yds.
View 1 Pocket lining – ¼ yd. 35”, 36”, 39”, 44”, 45” lightweight without nap.
View 1 Jacket interfacing – 3/8 yd. of 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.
View 2 Jacket lining
35”, 36” or 39” without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
44” or 45” without nap, 1 ¾, 1 7/8, 2 1/8 yds.
View 2 Jacket interfacing – 7/8 yd. of 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
¼ yard | 22.9cm |
⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
½ yard | 45.7cm |
⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
⅔ yard | 61cm |
¾ yard | 68.6cm |
1 yard | 91.4cm |
1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
1½ yard | 137.2cm |
1¾ yard | 160cm |
2 yards | 182.9cm |
2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
2½ yards | 228.6cm |
2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
3 yards | 274.3cm |
3½ yards | 320cm |
4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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⅛" | 3mm |
¼" | 6mm |
⅓" | 8mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
⅔" | 17mm |
¾" | 19mm |
1" | 2.5cm |
1¼" | 3.2cm |
1½" | 3.8cm |
1¾" | 4.4cm |
2" | 5.1cm |
2¼" | 5.7cm |
2½" | 6.4cm |
2¾" | 7.0cm |
3" | 7.6cm |
3¼" | 8.25cm |
3½" | 8.9cm |
4" | 10.2cm |
4½" | 11.4cm |
5" | 12.7cm |
5½" | 14cm |
6" | 15.2cm |
7" | 17.8cm |
8" | 20.3cm |
9" | 22.9cm |
10" | 25.4cm |
11" | 28cm |
12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
Imperial | Centimeters |
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35" | 88.9cm |
36" | 91.44cm |
38" | 96.52cm |
39" | 99.06cm |
42" | 106.68cm |
48" | 121.92cm |
54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
Imperial | Metric |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Cottons and blends; poplin, sailcloth, home-spun, corduroy, cotton suede. Linens. Synthetics and blends. Wools and blends: flannel, plaids, checks, stripes. V. 2 also in silks & blends. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.