a pic of Shelley from the pattern package
of Simplicity Pattern 5397, 1972
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 1972, Shelley appeared on the package cover for Simplicity pattern 5397.
Shelley on the package cover
of Simplicity Pattern 5397, 1972
Simplicity pattern 5397 was for a wrap and tie reversible blouse. It had a lowered round neckline encased in a fold over braid which fastened in the back with hooks and eyes and tied in front with self fabric tie ends. Suggested fabrics to use for it were challis, crepe, matte jersey, jersey, gingham, cotton sateen, broadcloth, muslin, batiste, lawn, lightweight soft wool, and wool flannel. It was reversible and could be made with a plain fabric on one side and a printed fabric on the reverse side or with plain fabrics on both sides but in different colors. Shelley wore a plain over printed version... which was plain red on one side and red and blue plaid on the reverse side. She wore both sides over a white long-sleeved turtleneck top and blue trousers combo. And Shelley looked sensational, as always.
a pic of Shelley from the pattern package
of Simplicity Pattern 5397, 1972
