“How to dress as if money were no object.” These ads for Simplicity dress making patterns date from 1959-59.
“The first totally new fashion magazine in a decade!” These ads for Simplicity dress making patterns date from 1960-64 and feature the new Simplicity Magazine.
“If I can sew, you can sew.” These ads for Simplicity dress making patterns date from 1965-67 and featured actresses, models and singers of the day.
“Goes where I go.” These ads for Simplicity Fashion News, Simplicity’s new monthly mini-magazine, date from 1967-70.
“We spot the trends. You make them.” These ads for Simplicity dress making patterns date from 1971-75
“It’s you – to the last curve!” These ads for Singer Form dressmaking body moulds date from 1941-43.
“And you’ll love how much it didn’t cost!” These ads for Singer Sewing Centres date from 1947-48.
“A galactic collection to knit and sew!” The Doctor Who Pattern Book by Joy Gammon was published in 1984 and featured all kinds of weird and wonderful things to knit and sew.
