James J. Shapiro, who helped revolutionize the home sewing industry as a founder and president of Simplicity Pattern Co., died Friday at his home at the Carlyle Hotel in Manhattan. He was 85. The ...

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Stored somewhere in my attic or basement, I have boxes of old Simplicity patterns. For you young’uns who think the only way to get clothing is to buy it readymade at a store, here is a history lesson: ...

NILES, MI. (WNDU) - Back in the 1900s, Simplicity Pattern Company, the world’s largest pattern manufacturer, operated out of their 901 Wayne Street location. Now, the over 570,000 square foot ...