Simplicity "How-To-Sew" Patterns, 1965

In the mid-1960s Simplicity introduced their "How-To-Sew" pattern series.   They were simple designs, suitable for novice dressmakers, and they each came with a step-by-step "tissue lesson chart" on one aspect of making the garment in question.  Most of the patterns seem to have been aimed at  "teens" or "juniors" (evidently older women were assumed to know how to sew already!) though some were made in adult sizes.

I own the Spring and Autumn/Winter issues of Simplicity Pattern Book from 1965 where a number of these patterns were promoted.  The pictures below were scanned from these issues.

• The lesson: How to attach a collar.

Pattern 5285 - Misses' Blouses

• The lesson: How to apply a neck facing

Pattern 5655 -Women's and Misses' and Women's Half Size One-Piece Dress

 

• The lesson: How to sew special fabrics and leather.

Pattern 5656 - Misses' Pullover, Sleeveless Jacket, Pillbox and Bag

• The lesson: How to apply a waistline stay.

Pattern 5848 - One-Piece Dress with Two Skirts in Women's Sizes and Misses' and Women's Half-Sizes

• The lesson: "How to make a long bias dart"

Pattern 5850 - One Piece Dress and Scarf in Sub-Teens', Teens' and Juniors' Sizes

• The lesson: How to set in a sleeve

Pattern 6052 - Blouse in Sub-Teens', Teens' and Junior Sizes - Simple to Sew

• The lesson: How to apply trims.

Pattern 6096 - Teens and Juniors' One-Piece Dress with Detachable Collar and Tie

• The lesson: How to make and turn a tab and tie belt.

Pattern 6098 - Sub-Teens', Teens' and Juniors' Dress or Jumper

•  The lesson: How to join skirt to bodice.

Pattern 6103 - Jumper, Skirt and Blouse in Teens' and Juniors' Sizes

• The lesson: How to face a neckline.

Pattern 6134 - Teens' One-Piece Jumper with Two Necklines - Simple-to-Sew

• The lesson: How to line a skirt.

Pattern 6139 - Sub-Teens', Teens' and Juniors' Skirt in Two Lengths