a closeup of Shelley from the pattern package
of Simplicity Pattern 7255, 1975
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 1975, Shelley appeared on the package cover for Simplicity pattern 7255.
a pic of Shelley from the pattern package
of Simplicity Pattern 7255, 1975
Simplicity pattern 7255 was for a day-to-evening knit dress that came in two lengths. The top-stitched dress had a low round neck, set-in sleeves and an optional self-fabric tie belt. It could be made as a long dress with long sleeves or a regular length dress with short sleeves, or even vice versa as preferred. Shelley wore the regular length version with short sleeves. It was made from a stretchable jersey knit black fabric with sophisticated silver and gold printing. Gold button earrings, open-toe high heels and a medium-sized clutch bag finished her look. And Shelley looked sophisticated, festive, and ready to go from day to evening. For more check out: Regular Length Dress
