Sunday, April 28, 2024

Ready For A Tennis Match

a closeup of Shelley from a spread
for Simplicity Home Catalog Summer 1974

Shelley appeared on many spreads and catalogs for Simplicity. 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. Aside from patterns and pattern guides, they've come out with pamphlets, books, booklets, magazines and pattern packages.

Shelley in a spread
for Simplicity Home Catalog Summer 1974

Shelley appeared on several spreads for the Simplicity Home Catalog Summer 1974 issue. She appeared on the spread called "Knitting Fashions" which featured lightweight sweaters that were perfect for a round of tennis. Shelley wore pattern no. 6254. It was a pattern for a classic cable knit sweater with contrasting stripings at the neck and hipline and could be knitted in any color combination desired. It could be worn on its own over a pair of jeans or over a shirt and trouser or shorts combo for a quick tennis match. Shelley modeled a white version of the sweater with burgundy and blue stripings. And Shelley looked fab, sporty and ready for a tennis match.