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Simplicity. San Jose, California. December 28, 2011. © Copyright 2011 G Dan Mitchell - all rights reserved.
A small appliance store front window with many colorful signs, San Jose, California.
This is another in the "walked out my front door and made photographs" series, being a store front that is within a half mile or so of my home. I'm a bit of a fan of photographing the fronts of these small businesses that appear to be anything but chain operations. Each one is its own unique universe and, I assume, reflects the owner's personality in many ways including the cumulative effect of focusing on one small area of the world for many decades. I often wonder what it must be like to live in a world of vacuum cleaners for more than five decades - and I don't mean to imply anything by that question beyond a serious interest in how our primary interests end up influencing how we experience and see the world.
The visual quality of these places also interests me. I can initially simply be overwhelmed by the details that must have accumulated over time - the many brightly colored signs, a few things hung on walls, displays of specialized equipment and materials with brand names I barely recognize. Yet there is a very carefully created order in all of this. It is fun - for me at least! - to spend some time looking at these scenes and starting to pick out the small details that I might not initially notice. (Of course, that is easier with a big print than it is with this little jpg!)
G Dan Mitchell is a California photographer whose subjects include the Pacific coast, redwood forests, central California oak/grasslands, the Sierra Nevada, California deserts, urban landscapes, night photography, and more.
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Simplicity 8063; ©1968; Simple-To-Sew Misses Bloomer Playsuit & Reversible Mini Wrap Skirt: (Including Tissue Lesson-Chart ... "How to apply neckline facings"). The playsuit with back zipper has scoop neckline and elastic casings at leg edges. V. 1 playsuit has short puff sleeves gathered at lower edges with elastic casings. The dart fitted skirt V. 1 and 2 with contrasting facing wraps right over left and fastens at left side with tie belts.
is all I long for right now.
I am love
Everything happens for a reason to me
I live for today and today only
Inspire me greatly
Inspire me greatly
Inspire me always
From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.
Date: 1963
Misses' and Women's One-Piece Sundress with Two Skirts and Jacket in Half-Sizes
Dress has round neckline with a fitted neckband, and button-trimmed front tabs. Back neckline is lower than front. Belt is self-fabric or purchased. V.1 slim skirt has a kich pleat. V.2 is slightly flared, with 6 gores. Front edges of jacket do not lap. V.1 has braid or rick-rack trim. V.2 is top-stitched.
For Size 16 1/2 (B:37, W:31, H:41) --
Width of lower edge dress V.1: 52 inches.
Width of lower edge of dress V.2: 62 1/4 inches.
Finished back length of dress: 41 1/2 inches.
Finished back length of jacket: 18 3/4 inches.
Suggested Fabric Types --
Both views: Cottons, synthetics, blends; pique, broadcloth. Linens. V.1 also in double-knits; V.2 in sheer wools.
Sewing Notions --
View 1 & 2: Thread, bias seam binding (opt.), belt (opt.), two 5/8" buttons for dress, tailored shoulder pads (opt.), 14" neck type zipper.
In a world that uses technology in many aspects of life, including entertainment, it makes me smile when my children want to go outside to blow bubbles. The simple act of blowing bubbles provides as much entertainment for my boys (and me as I watch them) as any form of technology :)
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#9091
Child's & Girls'
Jiffy Back-Wrap Skirt In Three Lengths and Blouse
Mini Length, Midi Length, Ankle Length
Size 12
Breast 30
Waist 25 1/2
Out Of Print
©1970
Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern
#5835
Misses' One-Piece Dress Or Blouse, Skirt & Coat Or Jacket
Size 12 Bust 32"
©1964
Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern
#6122
Child's Shirt, Unlined Jacket & Bell-Bottom Pants
Size 2 Chest 21"
©1973
Butterick 5510 Size 4 Breast 23
CHILDREN’S JUMPSUIT:
Semi-fitted straight-legged jumpsuit in two lengths has pointed peter pan collar, front zipper closing, shaped patch pockets, elasticized back waistline, attached front belt with purchased belt rings. Topstitch trim. A: has turned back cuffs on short sleeves and legs. B: has short sleeves with rolled-up cuffs. C: has straight full-length sleeves.
Condition: Envelope in poor vintage condition, especially the top of the envelope. Pattern pieces are cut and complete, and in very good condition. Instruction sheet included.
Year: Unknown, but judging by the illustration and style, it is from the 1970s.
Simplicity; is the state or quality of being simple. Something which is easy to understand or explain is simple, in contrast to something complicated.
Simplicity 2211 (the Simplicity Lisette Market Blouse) made up in white and black cotton Swiss dot! More details can be found at my blog, Idle Fancy.
Adopted
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#6425
Toddlers' Overalls In Two Lengths & Sundress Or Jumper
Size 3
Out Of Print
©1984
From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.
Date: 1960
Junior and Misses Dress with Two Skirts and Detachable Collar
Dress has low front V neckline with a vestee, set-in sleeves and a purchased belt. V.1 features a self collar, full gathered skirt and elbow length sleeves. Cuffs fasten with link buttons. V.2 features a slim skirt with soft pleats at front waistline, back kick pleat, short sleeves and a contrasting detachable collar.
For Size 16 (B:36", W:28", H:38) --
Width of lower edge of View 1: 101".
Width of lower edge of View 2: 47".
Finished back length of dress: 44".
Suggested Fabrics --
Both Views: Cottons and blends. Linen. Rayons, silks, synthetics; taffeta, brocade, peau de soie. Wools; crepe, jersey. V.2 also in velveteen.
Sewing Notions --
View 1 & 2: 2 spools of thread, bias seam binding, 14" dress type zipper for side, tailored shoulder pads (opt.), belt.
View 1: 4 buttons (opt.).
View 2: contrast thread, flower, double fold bias tape.
Adopted
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#7166
Toddlers' Dress, Reversible Pinafore Or Top, Panties & Hat
Size 1/2, 1, 2
Out Of Print
©1996
Kurt Dressler Photography | View Large On White!
You may make this as complex or simple as you can think of, thoughts?
Strobist;
SB600 shot through umbrella direct cam left
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#8404
Child's Dress In Two Lengths
Made In Heaven
Size 5
Out Of Print
©1987
Date: 1968
DRESS IN MISSES' AND HALF-SIZES
The dress with front seam interest has neck band, slightly lowered round neckline, back zipper, set-in sleeves and optional button or purchased pin. V.1 has about wrist-length sleeves. V.2 has short sleeves.
Not suitable for obvious diagonal fabrics.
For size 14, (36B, 27W, 38H)--
Finished back length of dress: 40½"
Width lower edge of dress: 52"
SUGGESTED FABRIC TYPES--
Cottons and blends. Linen. Silks, synthetics and blends; poplin, silk linen, silk and worsted, cotton sateen, hopsacking, homespun, gabardine, crepe, flannel. Lightweight wools and blends; wool gabardine, double knits, bonded jersey, wool crepe, wool flannel.
SEWING NOTIONS--
Thread, bias seam binding (opt.), 22" neck zipper, one 1" button (opt.)
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
Misses' super jiffy wrap skirt in two lengths and short jumpsuit. The top stitched short jumpsuit without side seams has front zipper closing, high round neckline and optional patch pockets with optional purchased applique. The long or short wrap skirt without side seams has ribbon drawstring slipped thru waistline casing. The long wrap skirt features patch pockets.
[ 257 / 365 ] Simplicity is the new black
Strobist : Vivitar 285HV @ 1/2 bouced off ceiling. Triggered via PT-04 wireless trigger
Date: 1939
MISSES' AND JUNIOR MISSES' BLOUSE, SUSPENDER SKIRT AND JACKET
Individuality is the keynote of this beguiling ensemble. The bound square neckline is finished with a band at front, closes at back with a button; short, set-in sleeves. Skirt is full; it has a corseted and buttoned belt and is held by broad suspender straps. The boxy jacket is yoked front and back. Buttons are amusingly placed; short, set-in sleeves.
For size 16, (34B, 28W, 37H)--
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of:
Blouse . . . 21"
Jacket . . . 22"
Junior Miss (odd sizes) are cut shorter than regular Misses' even sizes)
Finished back length from waist to hem of:
Skirt . . . 29"
Width around lower edge of skirt about 2¼ yards.
2" (finished) hem allowed on skirt.
1½ (finished) hem allowed on jacket.
No hem allowed on blouse.
SUGGESTED FABRICS--
SUSPENDER SKIRT AND JACKET: Plain, printed or lengthwise striped: linen, novelty cottons, novelty silks, silk shantung, wool jersey, rough silks.
BLOUSE: Plain or printed: dimity, flat crepe, novelty silks, linen, novelty cottons.
NOTIONS--
BLOUSE: 1 button (15 lines---" diam.); 1 spool thread (100 yds.); shields.
SUSPENDER SKIRT: Slide fastener; 2 buttons (30 lines---¾' diam.); 1 spool thread (100 yds.); buttonhole twist; snap fasteners; hooks and eyes; seam binding.
JACKET: 6 buttons (30 lines---¾" diam.) 1 spool thread (100 yds.); buttonhole twist.
From the collection of The Milwaukee Repertory Theater Costume Shop.
Simplicity Vintage Candlewicking Pattern
#6176
Candlewicking Accessories
Neck Roll With Self Ruffles, Neck Roll With Lace Ruffles, Square Pillow, Round Pillow With Self Ruffle, Round Pillow With Lace Ruffle, Bird Sachet, Heart Sachet, Dresser Scarf, Picture Frame
Yellow Wax Transfers For Embroidery Included
©1983
Date: 1944
Misses' and Women's One-Piece Dress and Cape
The bodice front is styled with a center seam and darts in sunburst effect at waistline. There are center front and back seams in skirt and a sash ties in bow at side. The cape is fashioned with a continuous shoulder and side seam. Bands are attached at shoulder seam to hold cape in place. Style I has a high neckline with front-slit opening and long sleeves. Style II features a cap-type sleeve and V neckline. Style III has a high neck and cap-type sleeve.
For Size 16 (B:34", W:28", H:37") --
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of Dress: 43"
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of Cape: 15 1/2"
Width around lower edge of Dress: 54 1/2"
Sewing Notions --
Matching Thread---Style I and III---200 yds.; Style II---250 yds.
Contrast Thread---Style I and III---50 yds.
Dress Side Opening---slide fastener or snap fasteners and hook and eye. Long Sleeve Opening---snap fasteners.
Seam Binding.
Triangular Shoulder Pads---(Optional).
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
Simplicity 5485; ca. 1964; Sub-Teen's One-Piece Dress, Bra-Top and Shorts: The A-line dress is sleeveless featuring a scooped neckline, button closing on shoulders and a patch pocket. V. 2 ensemble is completely lined. Top has scooped neckline, darts, back button closing. Shorts are dart-fitted, zipper closing in left side. Top and shorts, V. 3 are trimmed with rick rack.