Costuming on No Budget

My daughter was in a play ("The Crucible") and needed a costume.  Of course it was a very specific costume.

We had the black boots and the black shirt (though it has a bit too much shine for my taste).  We had an old blanket for a shawl.  But, the LONG black skirt.  Where would we get that?

Then inspiration hit!

Remember this Prom dress from March that I beaded the front?  Yeah, that dress.  I remembered that the skirt and bodice were sewn together.  So out came the seam ripper - RIIIIP.  Took the bodice off, shortened the zipper and a long black skirt for $0 from a dress she was never going to wear again!