This blouse trend can be seen everywhere at the moment: Shirt blouses. Particularly popular are the oversized models, which look as if they could have been taken from the brother’s wardrobe. We are offering you the pattern and the step-by-step instructions showing you how to sew the blouse as part of the series of free monthly downloads from “inspiration”.

You can download the pattern for free until October 31, 2021. As always, you’ll have to be quick because each pattern is only available for free download in the month stated. You can find the link for the pattern below in the post. 

Missed the free download?

Are you too late, but you still really want to sew the blouse? You can buy the pattern in the “inspiration” online shop at the following link:

http://www.bernina.com/Blouse-Megan

Sew-Along in October

Marlies already mentioned in her blog article last week that there will be a Sew-Along for the blouse “Megan” in October. Are you in? Here you can find an overview of the Sew-Along articles at any time: Sew-Along for the blouse “Megan”.

Sewing the blouse “Megan”

To ensure that the shirt blouse in the trendy oversize look does not look too masculine, it is best to combine it with a fitted skirt or trousers. Classy accessories such as eye-catching jewelry and details such as embroidery or decorative buttons provide additional femininity and add the finishing touch:

Issue 01/2021 of inspiration

The pattern and sewing instructions for the “Megan” blouse appeared in the spring issue of “inspiration”. The magazine contains many more patterns and instructions for fashion. You can buy the patterns online or have them conveniently delivered to your home.

Allrounders! – This is the slogan of the 01/2021 inspiration edition. You can buy this edition in the online shop as an e-magazine or as a printed issue.

Issue 01/2021 is available as a single issue in the inspiration online shop at the following link:

www.bernina.com/inspiration-1-21

Download the free sewing pattern for the “Megan” blouse (October only)

You can download the free sewing pattern for the “Megan” blouse at the following link: 

www.bernina.com/inspiration-freebie

The link takes you to the BERNINA website. The pattern is available for free download during the month of October once you register for the BERNINA inspiration newsletter. 

Unzip the zip file containing the pattern

After downloading, you will have a zip file. In the extracted folder you will find:

• Sewing instructions with information on materials, cutting out and sewing
• A pattern in A4 format. You can print this out on your regular printer at home and stick the sheets together. Make sure you print out the pattern using the “original size” setting. Check the test square to make sure the pattern has been printed out in the correct size.

Please note that clicking the download button will automatically download the zip file to your computer. You will have to unzip it to access the PDF pattern. In Windows, you do this by right clicking on the file and clicking on the menu item “Extract all”. On a Mac, you can unzip zip files by double clicking the left mouse button.

Downloaded files are generally automatically put into the downloads folder, but this depends on the operating system, the device used and your local settings. If you download the file on your smartphone and cannot find the file or cannot unzip it, please try using a desktop computer.

Do you want to sew the blouse, but missed the download?

Would you like to sew the blouse, but October 2021 is already over? No problem! You can order the magazine as a single issue (including the printed pattern) from the shop and have it delivered to your home. Simply click on the following link:

www.bernina.com/inspiration-1-21

We wish you lots of fun and success with your sewing!

Best wishes,
Jasmin