The Loose Change Project

While I am finishing up my Victorian bodice, here is a quick post of what is in my future plans.  I have had my eye on this dress for many months now.   I will be using my Truly Victorian pattern again, the Trained Skirt Ensemble.  However, this time I will make view B.  For the bodice, I may use my 1870 Day Bodice pattern.

Again, funding is the problem.  I think Val is my fabric fairy Godmother.  I showed her this picture, and not long after, she gave me a sample of some pink faux silk taffeta she had in her stash.   It looks like this:  I think its pretty darn close!

Val said  I could buy it from her, and  the cost is $7 per yard.  There are 9 1/3rd yards on the bolt.  She was kind enough to say she would hold it while I make payments on it.  The first payment will be this week.   I have been saving all my loose change in a jar, and when it gets a few inches deep, I take it to the Coin Star machine and cash it in.  That is how I was able to make the first payment!  I have probably two more months to go til its paid for, then its officially mine!    I will be digging in old purses, between the couch cushions, etc.  I cannot believe how much loose change adds up.  I might even sneak a look in Jerry's pants pockets when I do the laundry.