{"product_id":"211-two-middies","title":"211 Two Middies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWomen XS to 2XL; Men Small to 2XL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-95b659e2-7fff-a751-af6c-1538b28a37fc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern.  Choose the pattern format you want at the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe PDF pattern has instructions, decorative techniques and files for print shops\/wide format (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested fabrics:   \u003c\/b\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\n\u003cp\u003eSizing and Yardage Chart (PDF)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Edwardian, 1910s, 1920s, Victorian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLEARN MORE: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nShort history and inspiration for middy shirts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e211 Two Middies Sew Along:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 1, View A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 2, View A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nDay 3, View B (also how to grade up sizing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 4, View B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking View B into a long sleeved, long dress!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Front view of the Middy blouse turned into a dress.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/7861\/files\/P1050602.jpg?v=1603302702\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"Paper Pattern","offer_id":54235004993647,"sku":"cif1788600649488","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF Pattern","offer_id":54235005026415,"sku":"jwy1788600649489","price":7.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7013\/2591\/files\/211-two-middies_1.jpg?v=1788600653","url":"https:\/\/lunalane.shop\/products\/211-two-middies","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}