Saturday, October 18, 2025

Top and Pants Set

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
for Simplicity fashions, 1976

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 1976, Shelley was photographed wearing Simplicity Pattern number 7430, a misses' pullover top and pants set (which could also be used for a pullover dress). The top-stitched top had a sailor type collar, a front that softly gathered to the inset, a front slash opening (with an optional buttoned tab), forward shoulder seams, and short set-in sleeves at the dropped shoulders. It could be worn with or without a self-fabric tie belt. Transfers for the embroidery details were included but were optional. The pants had a back zipper and a waistband. And as always, Shelley looked fab in the top and pants set. (For more, check out: A Guide to Gauze)

a pic of Shelley with Kathy Loghry
for Simplicity fashions, 1976