The Midge Double Layer Tee: Release & Tester Roundup
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Meet your wardrobe's new best friend: The Midge Double Layer Tee!
Need a basic that will take you through every season? Midge is your new BFF! This double layered fitted tee is perfect for layering under your favorite flannels or sweaters, or wear alone paired with your favorite pants, shorts, or skirts! Skip the headache of bust adjustments with the included cup sizing. For necklines, choose from crew, scoop, square, or v-neck for your desired look. Bodice length options include mini crop, crop, modest crop, and top lengths, as well as a maternity option with side ruching. There are five sleeve lengths included- cap, short, elbow, 3/4, and long. Both the adult and kids Midge can be made fully lined, with the additional option of a shelf bra for the adult pattern.
Let's take a look at why we love this pattern by exploring the options & features!
The Midge Double Layer Tee: Options and Features
Fully Lined: The fully lined bodice creates a sleek silhouette with a virtually seamless inner finish to keep things clean and soft.
Fitted Sleeves and Bodice: Midge is a fitted tee that's perfect for layering or worn paired with your favorite bottoms.
Four Necklines: Choose from crew, scoop, square, or v-neck finished without bands for a clean finish.
Four Bodice Lengths: Choose from mini crop, crop, modest crop, or top lengths.
Five Sleeve Lengths: Finish your Midge with either cap, short, half, 3/4, or long sleeves.
The Adult pattern also includes:
- Cup Sizing: Enjoy a fully customized fit without needing to fuss with an FBA or SBA for the Adult size range
- Shelf Bra: Choose to finish your Midge with a shelf bra instead of fully lined for braless freedom.
- Maternity Front: Take Midge through pregnancy too! All cup sizes also include a maternity top option with bump-hugging side ruching details.
Grab your Knits
Midge needs a minimum of 50% 4-way stretch fabric, like cotton spandex jersey, rib knit, modal spandex jersey, DBP, etc. If your fabric has less stretch than required it will not have the intended fit and will end up too tight. If it does not have enough vertical stretch, it will fit shorter than intended and the neckline will not sit at the correct height.
Play with textures and prints for a unique look that can be worn for anything to a trip to the gym or a night out. Take advantage of that second layer and use a sheer fabric for your main. Use a stretch mesh, lace, or burnout fabric for your sleeves and main bodice and pair with a coordinating solid for your lining to create a fun layered look. Or choose a stretch velvet or velour for a soft glam vibe. Take Midge to the gym with athletic knits like peached performance or ABP, or keep it simple with a nice jersey. The possibilities are endless!
How to Style Your Midge
Midge can be used as the focal point of an outfit or a base for layering, with countless options for PSCO pairings.
Keep it simple and pair with jeans or trousers like Memphis, Padget, Junie, or Hartley, or dress it up with your favorite skirt pattern like Leighton or Isa. Midge can also take you to the gym or your favorite outdoor activities with sporty bottoms like Beckett, Sienna, or Hallie. The mini crop length also makes a fantastic base for layering under overalls and pinafores like Olsen, Freya, and Circe. It's also perfect Bundle up under your favorite flannel, shacket, or cardigan like Clay, Ramona, or Eira, or warm up a summery sundress with a long sleeve midge layered on top!
Midge is such a versatile piece that can truly go with anything! Check out the moodboard and styling tips below for even more inspiration.
Patterns to Pair with the Midge Tee
Tester Round-Up
As always, we could not make these fabulous patterns without the help of our amazing tester team! We are so grateful for all their help making our visions come to life.
Let's take a look at all their gorgeous Midge Tees!
Meet the Designer
I hope you all love the new Midge pattern as much as I loved creating it! I can't see what y'all make with it!
Sarah I.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes ranges is the Midge Tee available in?
Midge is available in both Kids (2T-17) and Adult Cup (XXS-5X) Sizing
What file formats are available for this pattern?
Like with all our newer patterns, you can enjoy A4/Print Pages, A0 File, and Projector formats.
The projector file for this pattern includes a 1" grid for easy calibration and unfolded/mirrored pieces!
What type of fabrics is the Midge Tee drafted for?
Midge is drafted for knits with a minimum of 50% 4-way stretch fabric, like cotton spandex jersey, rib knit, modal spandex jersey, DBP, etc. If your fabric has less stretch than required it will not have the intended fit and will end up too tight. If it does not have enough vertical stretch, it will fit shorter than intended and the neckline will not sit at the correct height.
As always, a muslin is suggested before using your favorite fabrics.
What notions are needed for this pattern?
Basic sewing supplies: Sewing machine, thread, pins or clips, scissors, measuring tape, etc.
Required: 1/4" Clear elastic for the neckline, 1" elastic for the adult shelf bra
