{"product_id":"211-two-middies","title":"211 Two Middies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen XS to 2XL; Men Small to 2XL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Middy has been a fashion classic for over a hundred years, although it has been a part of naval tradition since the days of sailing ships.  Its popularity peaked in the 1920s when newly-liberated women wore Middies for active sports and with skirts for more dressy occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eView A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very simple garment worn by British seamen in tropical climes.  Traditionally made of a white cotton twill with blue binding around a square neck, the Shirt featured short sleeves and a self-patch in the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 1920s, \u003cstrong\u003eView B\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn for school, office and sports, paired with a pleated skirt.  Comfortable and practical, it has been popular fishing and camping wear for decades.  A square Middy collar, short set-in sleeves, band cuffs, and a side buttoned hip band, detail this popular shirt.  A tab below the V-neck opening catches the contrasting scarf or tie often worn with this Middy.  Instructions for neck tie are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe PDF pattern has instructions, decorative techniques and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics:   \u003c\/strong\u003eViews A \u0026amp; B: Medium- to heavy-weight cotton, denim, cotton twill, and blends; rayon; heavy-weight silk; wool challis; knits.   View B, also: Wool flannel; pinwale corduroy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/7861\/files\/211_yardage_chart_a2132941-99c4-4b02-8344-c07a0f30695e.pdf?v=1592685377\"\u003eSizing and Yardage Chart (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEra: Edwardian, 1910s, 1920s, Victorian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLEARN MORE: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/introducing-the-221-two-middies-pattern?_pos=11\u0026amp;_sid=302e44a47\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eShort history and inspiration for middy shirts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e211 Two Middies Sew Along:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/folkwear-211-middy-blouse-sew-along\"\u003eDay 1, View A\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/folkwear-211-middy-blouse-pattern-sew-along-day-two?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=302e44a47\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eDay 2, View A\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/folkwear-211-middy-blouse-pattern-sew-along-day-three?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=302e44a47\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eDay 3, View B\u003c\/a\u003e (also how to grade up sizing)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/folkwear-211-middy-blouse-sew-along-day-four?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=302e44a47\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eDay 4, View B\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/make-the-211-middy-blouse-into-a-dress\"\u003eMaking View B into a long sleeved, long dress!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/7861\/files\/P1050602_480x480.jpg?v=1603302702\" alt=\"Front\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":46456842649799,"sku":"000230-001323","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed","offer_id":46456842682567,"sku":"000230-001323-Printed","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/3514\/7097\/files\/replic-211-2Middies_Skirt.jpg?v=1777212945","url":"https:\/\/empiremakespace.com\/products\/211-two-middies","provider":"Empire Make Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}