Jean drabble ages 11-20
Dresses
She had been doing odd jobs for years to make a few extra coins for herself. Her nimble fingers took to sewing at a young age under her grandmother's tutelage. By the time she was sixteen many would come to her to make special garments or repair precious items of clothes. Jean was so proud that she was able to buy the perfect material in the softest blue for her debutante ball gown. She spent weeks making it. So careful with the cut to accent her small waist and petite frame; embroidered beading along the bodice trimmed in lace. Simple elegance her mother would say.
This time she didn't have weeks to make this new gown. The ivory material though beautiful will not have bead work and lace. The pattern that is chosen mindful of the cut to hide the slight swell that will surely be there by the time their vows will be spoken. Each stitch that Jean places calms her nerves that all will be right. Thinking frugally, once she is Mrs. Beazley, this fabric can be turned into the baby's baptismal gown. She will take her time with that making it special and precious. With a gentle smile she thinks that will be the garment she will be most proud to show off.