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a closeup of Shelley with Steve Markham
in a pic from Simplicity School Catalog's
Fall-Winter 1972 issue

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 appeared on the cover and pages of Simplicity School Catalog's Fall-Winter 1972 issue.

Shelley in a spread 
or Simplicity School Catalog's
Fall-Winter 1972 issue

The spread called "Dresses Go Their Merry Way" featured a variety of long and short daytime dresses that could be worn for any occasion. Shelley wore pattern number 5150. It was a pattern for a misses' tie and mini-dress with detachable collar and cuffs. The collarless, princess seamed mini-dress had a high round neckline, set-in sleeves and a back zipper. Shelley wore the version with long sleeves (with contrasting detachable collar and cuffs) and a tie. Matching hose and footwear finished her look. And Shelley looked young, chic and up-to-the-minute.

Shelley with Steve Markham
in a pic from Simplicity School Catalog's
Fall-Winter 1972 issue