After Ann elopes at twelve with an older man who soon proves himself to be an abusive alcoholic, her dreams of becoming a celebrated designer seem to be put on hold. 1918, Tampa Raised in Jim Crow Alabama, Ann learned the art of sewing from her mother and her grandmother, a former slave, who are the most talented seamstresses in the state.

It may take all day and all night for the next week to accomplish the task, but they will do it. She and her seamstresses will find the way to re-create the dresses. A Black designer who has fought every step of the way, Ann knows this is only one struggle after a lifetime of them. Kennedy, a pipe bursts at Ann Lowe’s dress shop and ruins eleven dresses, including the expensive wedding dress, a dress that will be judged by thousands. 1953, New York City Less than a week before the society wedding of the year where Jacqueline Bouvier will marry John F.

Serve split biscuits topped with gravy.The incredible untold story of how Ann Lowe, a Black woman and granddaughter of slaves, rose above personal struggles and racial prejudice to design and create one of America's most famous wedding dresses of all time for Jackie Kennedy. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Slowly add milk and whisk over low heat until thickened. Add flour to pan dripping and whisk until golden. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked sausage to bowl. To make gravy: pan fry breakfast sausage until fully cooked, breaking up large pieces. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Using a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits, place on a baking sheet. On a lightly floured surface, roll or pat dough ¾-inch thick. Add milk and mix into a dough, adding flour as needed until dough pulls away from side of bowl. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt cut in shortening until mixture has a crumbly texture. “Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients BISCUITS 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup shortening (butter, lard or vegetable shortening) 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk SAUSAGE GRAVY 1-pound breakfast pork sausage 1/3 cup flour 3 cups milk salt and black pepper, as needed Preparation Preheat oven to 450☏.

By her own design piper huguley