OK, so Marty at least has figured out that the photo that accompanied my earlier post and which was most definitely not the fabric for Andrea’s baby’s quilt, was in fact a picture of me modeling my latest 1920s fashion statement, which I wore at Prophetstown last week, to general acclaim. I think it is more modern, by 1920s standards, than the three dresses I am replacing because they are pretty well worn out. Note the slightly flapper-esque lines and the generally loose fit. Thanks to Marty’s expertise at pattern altering, it is appropriately loose fitting, rather than gargantuan, which it would have been without the alterations. I am now quite fired up as a 1920s seamstress, and I am eager to see if I can remember enough of Marty’s alteration techniques to try altering another pattern. But first I need to make an apron for this dress. I have a pattern that fits, and I have decided to go for an understated look – just blue gingham trimmed with blue rick-rack. I will be bringing fabric and pattern to the Cute Little House for Thanksgiving, along with my camera, so there may well be future posts of my progress.