Early 1970's Fashion Illustrations: Styles and Silhouettes

Simplcity Sewing Patterns, Spring, 1972 These simple line drawings were probably drawn using strong black India ink and a quill pen or Rapid...

1972: Prom and Party Styles

The two Simplicity patterns shown here date from Spring, 1972 and include textile swatches suggested for each pattern style. Simplicity 9725...

Spring 1972: 40 Years Ago, Sportswear Patterns and Fabric

Forty years ago, Simplicity pattern company produced a guide to Spring 1972 teen fashions along with textiles suitable for each pattern. Th...

1970's for New Years

Fashion illustrations from 1970's patterns: Two figures: a Butterick pattern (torn number) Two figures with red dress: McCall's 3206...

1970's Vintage Sewing Patterns & California Fashion Designers

Collecting and selling vintage sewing patterns has heightened my awareness of “designer” brands from past decades. I have often wondered ab...