a closeup of Shelley from the package cover
of Simplicity Pattern 7655, 1976
Shelley appeared on many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging during the 1960s and 1970s. The Simplicity Pattern Company is the leading manufacturer of sewing patterns and sewing pattern guides which are distributed throughout the world. They have been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and have allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner.
Shelley on the package cover
of Simplicity Pattern 7655, 1976
In 1976, she appeared on the cover of Simplicity Pattern package 7655. It contained patterns and instructions for creating a dress or top and pants ensemble. Shelley wore the top and pants ensemble. She wore the top-stitched scoop-necked top with back zipper and elbow length raglan sleeves and turn-back cuffs. She wore it over a pair of flared pants with back zipper and elastic waistline casing. In one version, she wore the ensemble with a long-sleeved turtleneck sweater under the top, a fancy leather belt around the waist and a matching watch. In another version, she wore the ensemble with a matching woven belt and a matching woven bracelet. And in both versions, Shelley looked utterly fabulous.
closeups of Shelley from the package cover
of Simplicity Pattern 7655, 1976