Black and white pen and ink drawing by artist Gretchen Shields. Man and woman walking on a ship both wearing 211 Two middies.

A young African American man and a white woman standing in front of a studio white backdrop wearing 211 Two middies, one with a square neck the other with a v-neck.

Young African American man standing in front of a white studio backdrop wearing the square neck 211 Two Middies.

Back view of 211 Two middies showing the self patch.

side view of African American woman wearing the square neck 211 Two Middies standing in front of a white studio backdrop.

close up of the square neck of the 211 Two Middies.

Back view of African american women looking over her shoulder wearing the 211 Two middies.

Two women , one African American wearing the square neck and a white woman wearing the v-neck 211 two Middies

White woman standing slightly turned to the right with hands on her hips wearing the 211 Two middies v-neck.

Close up of the 211 Two middies buttoned hip band

A white woman standing outside looking down wearing the 211 Two Middies v-neck

A white woman standing outside wearing the 211 Two Middies v-neck.

A white woman standing in front of a studio white backdrop wearing the 211 Two middies v-neck with a contrasting scarf through the tab below the v-neck

Photo of back cover shows size and yardage chart. Includes fabric suggestions and description.

Back view of 211 Two Middies square Middy collar.

211 Two Middies

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Women XS to 2XL; Men Small to 2XL.

The 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.

Our View A 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.

In the 1920s, View B 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.

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern. Choose the pattern format you want at the top. The PDF pattern has instructions, decorative techniques and files for print shops/wide format (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”).

Suggested fabrics: Views A & 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.

Sizing and Yardage Chart (PDF)

Era: Edwardian, 1910s, 1920s, Victorian.