Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Colorful Pullovers to Crochet

a closeup of Shelley from a spread
on Simplicity Fashion News, August 1972

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 in an ad/spread
for Simplicity Fashion News, August 1972

Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News, the August 1972 issue. In an ad/ spread called "Pullovers to Crochet", she modeled a simple, easy to crochet top in bright colors that was so up-to-the-minute. She wore pattern no. 5174 - a colorful vest and bag set. A matching summer white long sleeved shirt and matching red pants finished her look. And Shelley looked fresh and ready for all those summer activities.