its not actually that hard (if you have enough cash for it)
used up...80k (thats about 20 rose and 20 grass...i think)
and got myself..3 dress + 1 morning wear or something...also loads of gown, hemp clothes, warm clotes, other junk clothes
oh and i dont use any alch book....alch skill lvl = 10 (using primary mostly, somehow i dont trust junior yet)