You won't believe it, but I bought the system for $5 several yrs ago..maybe around 1995...and I've never used it! I got the measuring doodads, the pattern sheet of skirt, shorts, vest, etc etc...and a video which I've really enjoyed watching several times. I guess it might be an older product by now, but it was a very special offer I found in my big city newspaper (Nashville) and ordered it. I know--it doesn't sound believable! I wonder if I got everything that you speak of being so expensive??