Saturday, August 16, 2025

Super-Simple Patterns

a closeup of Shelley from a pic used
in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News,
February 1970

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Aside from the pamphlets, they came out with books, magazines and pattern packages. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News, on their February 1970 issue. In the spread called "Super-Simple Patterns," she modeled pattern number 9231, a peasant blouse with two sleeve types to chose from, and pattern number 9232, an elastic-waist skirt. A head scarf, a chain belt and necklace, a golden bangle and a pair of matching flats finished her look. Shelley looked young, adorable, and like she was having a lot of fashion fun. (For more, check out: Super-Simple)

Shelley in a pic used in a spread
for Simplicity Fashion News,
February 1970