Monday, April 18, 2022

Party Dress

a closeup of Shelley from the package cover
for Simplicity 8611, 1969

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 1969, she appeared on the cover of pattern package 8611. It contained patterns and instructions for creating a party dress with a high round neckline, long bell-shaped sleeves and an elastic casing above the normal waistline. It was above-the-knee in length. Two other variations using the same pattern were also included. And as always, Shelley looked fabulous.

Shelley on the package cover for Simplicity 8611, 1969