Sunday, May 21, 2023

Crocheted Tops '74

a pic of Shelley in Version 1
of Simplicity Pattern no. 6065
from a spread on the Simplicity Craft Catalog, 1974

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 1974, she appeared on the cover of the Simplicity Craft Catalog and on several spreads within the catalog. Check out: Craft Catalog 1974

Shelley on a spread that appeared
on the Simplicity Craft Catalog, 1974

Shelley appeared on the spread which featured Simplicity Pattern no. 6065. It was a pattern for Crocheted Tops that could be worn during the day or on a night out in town, on its own or as a vest to finish an outfit. The dressy casual pullovers could be made quickly using the traditional broomstick lace stitch. She wore two versions of the Crocheted Top. She wore Version 1, a Crocheted Top with 2 colors of mohair yarn - one in a solid color and one in a variegated color. She wore it over a long-sleeved turtleneck sweater and pants ensemble and accessorized it with a matching necklace. She also wore Version 4, a Crocheted Top with one color of mohair yarn - in tweed. She wore it over a long-sleeved collared shirt and pants ensemble and accessorized it with a matching scarf around her neck. In both versions, Shelley looked spectacular.

a pic of Shelley in Version 4 
of Simplicity Pattern no. 6065
from a spread on the Simplicity Craft Catalog, 1974