PDF SEWING PATTERN | Gabriola Blouse | Brightside Fabric Co.

PDF SEWING PATTERN | Gabriola Blouse | Brightside Fabric Co.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Sizes: XXS–5X
Language: English Only

The Gabriola Blouse by Brightside Fabric Co. is a relaxed everyday blouse designed to be easy to sew, comfortable to wear and versatile enough for repeat makes. Its softly gathered sleeves, dropped shoulders and classic round neckline create an effortless silhouette that can be dressed up or down.

Choose between two views: View A features a simple round neckline with softly gathered puff sleeves, while View B adds a front button placket and gathered cuff sleeves. The relaxed, slightly oversized fit works beautifully in breathable lightweight woven fabrics and makes the blouse easy to layer throughout the seasons.

Pattern Features

• Relaxed, slightly oversized silhouette
• Classic round neckline
• Dropped shoulders
• View A: puff sleeves with a clean front
• View B: gathered cuff sleeves with a front button placket
• Bias-bound neckline
• Sizes XXS–5X

Suggested Fabrics

Choose lightweight woven fabrics that complement the relaxed silhouette and gathered sleeves, such as:

• Linen
• Lightweight cotton
• Chambray
  
• Viscose/linen blends

A slightly heavier fabric will create more structured gathers, while lightweight fabrics with more drape will produce softer, more subtle gathers.

Notions & Supplies

• Lightweight woven fusible interfacing – View B only
• 5 or 6 × 1/2" buttons – View B only
• Matching thread
• Clips or pins

Body Measurements

XXS: Bust 30" / 76.2 cm | Waist 23" / 58.4 cm | Hip 34" / 86.4 cm
XS: Bust 32" / 81.3 cm | Waist 25" / 63.5 cm | Hip 36" / 91.4 cm
S: Bust 34" / 86.4 cm | Waist 27" / 68.6 cm | Hip 38" / 96.5 cm
M: Bust 36" / 91.4 cm | Waist 29" / 73.7 cm | Hip 40" / 101.6 cm
L: Bust 38" / 96.5 cm | Waist 31" / 78.7 cm | Hip 42" / 106.7 cm
XL: Bust 40" / 101.6 cm | Waist 33" / 83.8 cm | Hip 44" / 111.7 cm
0X: Bust 42" / 106.7 cm | Waist 35" / 88.9 cm | Hip 46" / 116.8 cm
1X: Bust 45" / 114.3 cm | Waist 38" / 96.5 cm | Hip 49" / 124.5 cm
2X: Bust 48" / 121.9 cm | Waist 41" / 104.1 cm | Hip 51" / 129.5 cm
3X: Bust 51" / 129.5 cm | Waist 44" / 111.8 cm | Hip 54" / 137.2 cm
4X: Bust 54" / 137.2 cm | Waist 47" / 119.4 cm | Hip 57" / 144.8 cm
5X: Bust 57" / 144.8 cm | Waist 50" / 127 cm | Hip 60" / 152.4 cm

Sizing Note: Choose your size primarily according to your bust measurement. The Gabriola Blouse includes generous ease through the body. Choose your measured size for the intended relaxed fit, or size down for a closer, less oversized look.

Finished Garment Measurements

XXS: Bust 42.5" / 108 cm | Waist 43.5" / 110.5 cm | Length 24" / 61 cm
XS: Bust 44" / 111.8 cm | Waist 45" / 114.3 cm | Length 24.25" / 61.6 cm
S: Bust 45.5" / 115.6 cm | Waist 46.5" / 118.1 cm | Length 24.5" / 62.2 cm
M: Bust 47" / 119.4 cm | Waist 48" / 121.9 cm | Length 24.75" / 62.9 cm
L: Bust 48.5" / 123.2 cm | Waist 49.5" / 125.7 cm | Length 25" / 64.1 cm
XL: Bust 50" / 127 cm | Waist 51" / 129.5 cm | Length 25.25" / 64.8 cm
0X: Bust 51.5" / 130.8 cm | Waist 52.5" / 133.4 cm | Length 25.5" / 64.8 cm
1X: Bust 54" / 137.2 cm | Waist 55" / 139.7 cm | Length 26" / 66 cm
2X: Bust 57" / 144.8 cm | Waist 58" / 147.3 cm | Length 26.5" / 67.3 cm
3X: Bust 60" / 152.4 cm | Waist 61" / 154.9 cm | Length 27" / 68.6 cm
4X: Bust 63" / 160 cm | Waist 64" / 162.6 cm | Length 27.5" / 69.9 cm
5X: Bust 66" / 167.6 cm | Waist 67" / 170.2 cm | Length 28" / 71.1 cm

Fabric Requirements

60" / 150 cm wide:
XXS–M: 1.5 yd / 137.2 cm
L–2X: 2 yd / 182.9 cm
3X–5X: 2.5 yd / 228.6 cm

54" / 140 cm wide:
XXS–M: 2 yd / 182.9 cm
L–2X: 2.5 yd / 228.6 cm
3X–5X: 3 yd / 274.3 cm

44" / 110 cm wide:
XXS–M: 2.5 yd / 228.6 cm
L–2X: 3 yd / 274.3 cm
3X–5X: 3.5 yd / 320 cm

Please Note: Fabric requirements are approximate and do not include allowance for fabric shrinkage.

PDF Pattern Includes

• Layered PDF pattern
• A0 copyshop pattern – 2 pages
• Letter/A4 print-at-home pattern – 35 pages
• Projector file
• 25-page illustrated instruction booklet

Fit & Adjustment: The Gabriola Blouse is drafted for a height of 5'7" / 170 cm. Lengthen/shorten lines are included for adjusting the bodice and sleeves.

Bonus Pattern Hacks: The instruction booklet also includes ideas for an alternate exposed neck binding, wrist-length sleeves, a faux button placket and transforming the blouse into a dress.