• Men wearing Nehru jacket shirts
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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” (20.3-101.6cm)
        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.

        Recommended Fabrics

        jacket and Shirt: Oxford cloth, synthetic mixtures, denim, cotton sateen, chino cloth, poplin, sharkskin, cotton or wool gaberdine, homespuns, hopsacking. Jacket: Satin, brocades, matelasse, leather-like fabrics, corduroy, velveteen, velvet. See our Fabric Partners

        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.