Brenda blouse is a great wardrobe builder, suitable for the office or for a casual look. Wear it with your jeans on the weekend. Features flattering V-neck line extending into a neat collar, front gathers and a ¾ sleeve.
Fabric Suggestion
light cotton shirting, rayon, polyester, silk, shirting with slight stretch is also suitable.
Reviews (4)
4 reviews for Brenda Blouse
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s**z(verified owner) – :
Why do I like Brenda?
Brenda’s design lines work for my full bust and belly.
The neckline : It has a collar and a v neckline that is stabilised so it always sits nicely.
The darts: give an illusion of a waist .
The curved hemline: covers my belly and doesn’t add visual width to me hips.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
t*************e(verified owner) – :
I have made this top i love it if you like Grace and Frankie the tv show I saw this blouse on jane fonda in a floral she allways looked like a million dollars.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
s*************e(verified owner) – :
I love this pattern, it is, along with a couple of others from Style Arc that I make so very often. I have purchased another one for my daughter to make as work blouses. She is thrilled with them as well as the compliments she gets on them. I really wish the PDF came in multiple sizes as both patterns are showing their heavy use. The design is flexible & comfortable & yet has enough design style to look great. It would have to be my favourite, one of anyway!
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s**z(verified owner) – :
This is my favorite go-to short sleeve blouse pattern.
I prefer to make it in liberty lawn as that fabric suits our summer climate better.
I needed to do a full bust adjustment and the now shirt fits perfectly.
I have had this pattern for ages and recently decided to get the pdf file version as I have used my original pattern so much that it is starting to look very tired.
I recommend this pattern
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Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Pattern Measurements Taken From A Size 10
Bust = 94 cm or 37 in
Hip = 104 cm or 41in
Centre back length = 62 cm 24 ½ in
Sleeve length including cuff = 50 cm or 20 in
Shoulder breadth = 37 cm or 14 ½ in
Trims
6 x buttons 10mm or 3⁄8” in diameter
Fuse
main Fabric
Fabric Width
Sizes 4 -18
Sizes 20 - 30
110 cm / 44 in
185 cm / 2 yards
235 cm / 2.6 yards
148 cm / 58 in
138 cm / 1.5 yards
175 cm / 1.9 yards
fuse
Fabric Width
All Sizes
90 cm / 36 in
50 cm / 0.6 yards
Size Chart
Womens Size Charts
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
Style Arc patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").
Size Chart - CM
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (cm)
B. Upper Arm Girth (cm)
C. Bust (cm)
D. Waist (cm)
E. Hip (cm)
4
34.4
26.4
77
60
83
6
35.6
27.6
82
65
88
8
36.8
28.8
87
70
93
10
38
30
92
75
98
12
39.2
31.2
97
80
103
14
40.4
32.4
102
85
108
16
41.6
33.6
107
90
113
18
42.8
34.8
112
95
118
20
44
36
118
100
124
22
45.2
37.2
124
106
130
24
46.4
38.4
130
112
136
26
47.6
39.6
136
118
142
28
48.8
40.8
142
124
148
30
50
42
148
130
154
32
51.2
43.8
156.0
139.0
162.0
34
52.4
45.6
164.0
147.0
170.0
36
53.6
47.4
172.0
155.0
178.0
Size Chart - Inches
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (inches)
B. Upper Arm Girth (inches)
C. Bust (inches)
D. Waist (inches)
E. Hip (inches)
4
13.5
10.5
30.3
23.5
32.6
6
14
10.9
32.3
25.5
34.6
8
14.5
11.3
34.3
27.5
36.6
10
15
11.8
36.2
29.5
38.6
12
15.4
12.3
38.2
31.5
40.6
14
15.9
12.8
40.2
33.5
42.5
16
16.4
13.2
42.1
35.5
44.5
18
16.9
13.7
44.1
37.5
46.5
20
17.3
14.2
46.5
39.5
48.8
22
17.8
14.6
48.8
42
51.2
24
18.3
15.1
51.2
44.5
53.5
26
18 3⁄4
15 5⁄8
53 1⁄2
46.5
56
28
19 1⁄4
16 1⁄8
56
48.5
58 1⁄4
30
19 3⁄4
16 5⁄8
58 1⁄4
50.5
61
32
20 1⁄8
17 1⁄4
61 3⁄8
54 3⁄4
63 3⁄4
34
20 5⁄8
18
64 5⁄8
57 7⁄8
66 7⁄8
36
21 1⁄8
18 5⁄8
67 3⁄4
61
70 1⁄8
Size Conversion Table
ALPHA SIZING
AUSTRALIA
UK
US
FRANCE
ITALY
JAPAN
XXS
6
6
2
34
38
5
XS
8
8
4
36
40
7
S
10
10
6
38
42
9
M
12
12
8
40
44
11
L
14
14
10
42
46
13
XL
16
16
12
44
48
15
XXL
18
18
14
46
50
17
How Do I Know What Size I Am?
Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.
When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:
A. Shoulder Breadth
Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.
B. Upper Arm Girth
This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.
C. Bust
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.
D. Waist
This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.
E. Hip
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.
Pattern Format Details
Pattern Format
Printed Pattern - Single-Size
Single-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address.
Single-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper AND single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, not A0 paper sheets.
For more information on digital patterns click here.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s**z (verified owner) – :
Why do I like Brenda?
Brenda’s design lines work for my full bust and belly.
The neckline : It has a collar and a v neckline that is stabilised so it always sits nicely.
The darts: give an illusion of a waist .
The curved hemline: covers my belly and doesn’t add visual width to me hips.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
t*************e (verified owner) – :
I have made this top i love it if you like Grace and Frankie the tv show I saw this blouse on jane fonda in a floral she allways looked like a million dollars.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
s*************e (verified owner) – :
I love this pattern, it is, along with a couple of others from Style Arc that I make so very often. I have purchased another one for my daughter to make as work blouses. She is thrilled with them as well as the compliments she gets on them. I really wish the PDF came in multiple sizes as both patterns are showing their heavy use. The design is flexible & comfortable & yet has enough design style to look great. It would have to be my favourite, one of anyway!
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s**z (verified owner) – :
This is my favorite go-to short sleeve blouse pattern.
I prefer to make it in liberty lawn as that fabric suits our summer climate better.
I needed to do a full bust adjustment and the now shirt fits perfectly.
I have had this pattern for ages and recently decided to get the pdf file version as I have used my original pattern so much that it is starting to look very tired.
I recommend this pattern