Monday, July 3, 2023

Tunic And Hotpants

a closeup of Shelley from the package cover
for Simplicity 9567, 1971

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. In 1971, she appeared on the cover of pattern package 9567. It contained patterns and instructions for creating a tunic and hotpants ensemble. The tunic had a low U-shaped neckline, slits in the side seams and a back zipper. The hotpants had a back belt that buttoned to the front, a back zipper and an elastic waistline casing. A white rib knit long-sleeved turtleneck top, black leggings and matching lace-up heeled pumps finished her look. And Shelley looked chic, young and fabulous.

Shelley on the package cover
for Simplicity 9567, 1971