Saturday, April 19, 2025

Treats To Sew

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 a spread called "More Summer Treats To Sew Right Now." In the spread, she wore pattern number 5112, a misses' wrap and tie blouse. The blouse had an open collar, a front slash opening at the neckline, buttons at the back, and ties in front. It also had cool fluttering capelet sleeves. A matching summer white skirt, a pair of sunglasses and a matching watch finished her look. And Shelley looked vibrant and ready for those summer outings and shindigs. (For more, check out: More Summer Treats To Sew)

a pic of Shelley
from Simplicity Fashion News,
August 1972