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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        60s Beatles-Inspired Nehru Jacket & Shirt

        Single breasted Nehru jacket with 2-piece set-in sleeves and shirt with short set-in sleeves. The jacket and shirt have panel seaming, dart fitted faced fronts and faced band collar sewn to neck edge. The lined jacket has pleat and underlay in centre back seam and button trimmed vents in sleeve seams. The front pockets, of lining fabric, are bound, and faced flaps are included in upper binding seam. The jacket has purchased shoulder pads and inside breast pocket, of lining fabric, on left side. Flaps and sleeves are interfaced. Ideal for Beatles fans, tribute bands and for those who like to stand out in the crowd.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.

        Size Guide

        Chest: 38-40” (97-101.6cm)
        Neck: 15-15.5” (38.1-39.4cm)
        Waist 24-36" (61-92cm)
        Jacket or shirt length from back of reg. neckline (1 5/8" hem), 31"

        Chest: 30" (76.2cm)
        Neck: 13" (33cm)
        Waist 25 1/2" (65cm)
        Jacket or shirt length from back of reg. neckline (1 5/8" hem), 23 1/2"

        Chest: 24” (61cm)
        Neck: 11.5” (29.2cm)
        Waist 22" (56cm)
        Jacket or shirt length from back of reg. neckline (1 5/8" hem), 19 1/2"

        Sewing Notions

        Thread; Jacket - Purchased Jacket Shoulder Pads; For Men sizes - Five 1/4" Buttons, Six 5/8" Buttons. 2 3/8 yds. 1/4" Twill Tape; For Boys' Sizes- Five 5/8" Buttons, Six 1/2" Buttons, 1 7/8 yds. 1/4" Twill tape; Shirt - Five 3/4" Buttons for Men's Sizes; Five 5/8" Buttons for Boys' Sizes.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Chest: 38-40” (20.3-101.6cm)
        JACKET
        35" or 36" Without Nap, 3 3/4 yds.
        39" or 40" With Nap, 3 3/8 yds.
        44" or 45" Without Nap, 2 7/8 yds.
        52" Without Nap, 2 1/2 yds.
        Lining & Pockets - 45" fabric, 2 1/8 yds.
        Interfacing for fronts, collar, flaps & sleeves -
        25" woven interfacing, 7/8 yd.
        SHIRT
        35" or 36" Without Nap, 2 7/8 yds.
        44" or 45", 2 3/8 yds.
        Interfacing for fronts & collar -
        37" non woven or 45" woven interfacing, 7/8 yd.

        Chest: 30" (76.2cm)
        JACKET
        35" or 36" Without Nap, 2 1/4 yds.
        39" or 40" With Nap, 2 1/8 yds.
        44" or 45" Without Nap, 2 yds.
        52" Without Nap, 1 5/8 yds.
        Lining & Pockets - 45" fabric, 1 3/8 yds.
        Interfacing for fronts, collar, flaps & sleeves -
        25" woven interfacing, 7/8 yd.
        SHIRT
        35" or 36" Without Nap, 1 7/8 yds.
        44" or 45", 1 5/8 yds.
        Interfacing for fronts & collar -
        37" non woven or 45" woven interfacing, 4/4 yd.

        Chest: 24” (61cm)
        JACKET
        35" or 36" Without Nap, 2 yds.
        39" or 40" With Nap, 1 3/4 yds.
        44" or 45" Without Nap, 1 5/8 yds.
        52" Without Nap, 1 3/8 yds.
        Lining & Pockets - 45" fabric, 1 1/8 yds.
        Interfacing for fronts, collar, flaps & sleeves -
        25" woven interfacing, 5/8 yd.
        SHIRT
        35" or 36" Without Nap, 1 1/2 yds.
        44" or 45", 1 1/8 yds.
        Interfacing for fronts & collar -
        37" non woven or 45" woven interfacing, 5/8 yd.

        Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide

        Yards to Centimeter

        Imperial Metric
        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
        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
        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
        ¼" 6mm
        ⅜" 10mm
         ½" 12mm
         ⅝" 16mm
         ¾" 19mm

        Recommended Fabrics

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        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        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.