The Simplicity of Sewing Patterns

In 1927 a guy named James Shapiro started a company selling sewing patterns for the home hobbyist. It had been done before. McCall's was offering sewing patterns for sale via it's magazine at the time. But Simplicity was doing it sans the magazine. Back then dress patterns and undergarments were about the only type of sewing patterns women used. There were fashions for men also but nothing too complicated. I have ties, shirts, slacks and have had boxer shorts patterns in my inventory now and in the past.

This sweet suit pattern is from 1969. The style totally works for today's fashion forward gal. You can find it in my online store Tokul Vintage on etsy. Can't you just see Peggy Olson dashing into Don Draper's office waring the belted number?

It's never been used - the pieces are uncut and still have their factory folds.