Of Ropes And Frocks

 I decided to get working on the fiddly bits of my Venetian last night, only to discover that the rope I bought for the farthingale was too big.  I originally purchased  some cotton filler cord that is about 11/4" in diameter.  I had to guess at the size in the store because the package only said how long it was.  So now I have to treck out to get more, in a smaller size.  I just don't have the gumption to go out in the rain.  Have to wait for it to stop, maybe tomarrow, although E has a dentist appt..  Thursday's out, that's my day in her classroom, so it looks like I'll have to wait 'till Friday.

 In the mean time I thought I would take some preliminary pics of what I have done so far only to discover my camera is out of juice as are all the spare batteries.  Grrrrrr!

         List of supplies and cost:

                             2 cotton damask table cloths 60"x107"                                  $14.00 on clearance
                             2 yards cotton duck 60"w                                                      $6.00 using 50%off coupon
                             3 yards rigilene                                                                    $4.50 using 40% off coupon
                             3 yards black satin for lining                                                 $5.00 70%off after Halloween!
                             3 yards drapery pleating tape                                                $6.00
                             3 packages 1/2" single fold gold bias tape                             $6.00
                             2 yards rat tail cord                                                              $1.00
                             5 yards cotton voile                                                             $17.50
                             32 glass pearls from stash                                                    $0.00
                             6 gold tone toggle clasps from stash                                     $0.00
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                              total so far                                                                                    $60.00


I know, Rigilene?  I am wearing this over my corset so only needed to stiffen the lacing edge and the back point.  Besides, it's not like I have a lot of curves to deal with!  I went with the drapery tape to pleat the skirt on the suggestion of my instructor.  I just didn't have time to do it by hand.  It lookes nice, but I'm not sure I like the stiffness the tape adds.
I am using this goofy fabric from the stash for the farthingale and expect the cord to only cost about $3.00 as that is what I paid for the stuff  I can't use.  I have ribbon to use for the casing, also from the stash so this should be the final tally. 
It's like a game for me to see how little I can spend and still turn out something I like!  so far so good.  Also, because this was for a class project and I wasn't sure it would work out, I didn't want to spend a lot on gorgeous fabrics only to have them ruined. 

I'll post pics as soon as my camera is up and running.