Sunday, April 30, 2023

Craft Corner '74

a pic of Shelley from a spread
for Simplicity Fashions, spring 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 a spread
for Simplicity Fashions, spring 1974

Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashions' spring 1974 issue. She appeared in feature called Craft Corner on the spread called "New Fashion To Crochet." Shelley wore a simple yet stunningly effective dress in black and white which had a hand-crocheted bodice and an attached cut-and-sewn skirt. It was Simplicity pattern no. 6131 which had a hand-crocheted scoopneck, sleeveless top and an attached skirt that was cut and sewn in a soft knit fabric. A necklace and bracelet jewelry set by P.C. Designs and a clutch bag by Walborg finished her look. And Shelley looked ready for those fabulous spring shindigs.

a pic of Shelley
from Simplicity Fashions, spring 1974