a closeup of Shelley from a spread
on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's
Fall-Winter 1972 issue
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 appeared in Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Fall-Winter 1972 issue.
Shelley in a spread
on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's
Fall-Winter 1972 issue
In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread called "Sew! You You Call the Plays!" - which featured fashion pieces that could be put together into a cohesive, easy to mix-and-match wardrobe set. The basics featured were tops, skirts and pants that could be planned and constructed (through smart fabric choices and fabric pairings) into fabulous wardrobe separates that mixed well with each other. Shelley wore Simplicity pattern number 5148 which was a shirt with top-stitching and a shaped lower edge. It had a front button closing, forward shoulder seams, shirt-type collar, and long set-in sleeves that gathered to cuffs. She wore it over Simplicity pattern number 5269 which was a reversible mini wrap-skirt that had braid encasing at the waistline edge which formed ties ends. It could be tied either in front or at the back. Over the shirt she wore Simplicity pattern number 5270 which was a top/blouse that had center, back and side seams, a U-shaped neckline with a back opening and short kimono sleeves. A beret accessorized with a brooch, matching hose and footwear finished her look. A silver pin at the hem of her blouse gave her look a fancy young touch. Shelley looked fab and ready to call the play.
