Saturday, April 26, 2025

Pullovers to Crochet

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
for 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. In August of 1972, Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News. She was featured in the 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 vibrant and ready for those summer outings and shindigs. (For more, check out: Colorful Pullovers to Crochet)

a pic of Shelley with an unnamed model
from Simplicity Fashion News,
August 1972