Rumba Rue

Nope haven't seen that picture. Great though. I'm loving this wonderful information here. It's fascinating other people's take on things. My question though is, anyone who does sailing would know, it can get pretty darn cold out on the sea. I find it hard to believe that sailors still went around in the simpilest of clothes, especially in storms. Anyone care to answer that? Rumba Rue **I'm not cold, yet...**

Hey Christine, I remember those faires! I too thought I was in the wrong place when the crowd of Klingons showed up. Did you know there's a pirate group (now located in San Diego) that does the local faire here that use to be the Klingon group? Just look at the emblem on their sign, it's the Klingon seal. LOL! But they do seem to be a friendly bunch of scallywags. I still haven't figured out the "Wilds" yet. For those who don't know that the "Wilds" are, they are bunch of teen types who paint their bodies black and white colors and wear leather or fur type clothing and act like cavemen/women. They have their own 'fort' too. I still can't figure out what they are doing at a Renaissance faire! If you happen to know, please clue me in. ***************************************************** In any case we all seem to have gotten off track here. This thread was suppose to be about Bloody Mary's outfit. I can't wait to see your pictures Mary! I bet you look great! Rumba Rue ** :) ** Rumba Rue **I got lost in thought, it was new territory**

Yea, we get the 'fairy crowd' here at the local faire. They color themselves up with make-up and flit about the faire with their wings. With the exception of S. Faire that tries to make itself 'historical' adnausem, the rest of the faires are pretty 'loose' which I actually prefer. However, after doing years of working S. Faire, I have it drilled into me what's period and what isn't. I've tried my darndest to get away from that, but sometimes I still wear two skirts, and the bodices I make tend to be of a more historical view. The group that does the Queen bit here at the local faires, St. Elizabeth's Guild is very, very strict on what they allow for costuming, but then that's understandable as they are presenting their version of Royalty . I've got my wonderful beaded frock coat, will I wear that to an event? Yikes, I'd probably die of heat stroke because it's such a heavy material! I really feel for the Nobles here wearing their heavy velvets, as temps at some of these events can get into the triple digits! Rumba Rue ** **

Yes it does. Thank you Ms. Goddess Bodice! I'd really like to come and see all of you. Hmmmm, who can I kill off in my family that's got dubloons.... Rumba Rue ** **

Sounds really great! But alas unless I can get money for airfare and food, and lodging, I'm out of luck. All the PRP'rs that went said they had a great time, and a few said they'd like to go back. I believe there might be some interest in sending a group of us there to represent PRP, but that has yet to be decided. Our general meeting is coming up so I think it will be talked about then. *Note: One thing that concerns me is smoking. I understand there are no laws against smoking in the bars and eating places. I cannot be in such areas, as cigarette/cigar smoking doesn't make me feel well and I hate the smell on my clothes and hair. Now on the other hand, that herb does wonders for me and my back pains. Hugs, Rumba Rue **Sailin' on the big blue wet thing**

WOW! That's incrediable! Good work! Rumba Rue ** **

I'll coddle yer compass too...well at least you ain't plastic and yer pants aren't sewn on..... Rumba Rue **Nine out of ten men who have tried camels, prefer women**

The pants don't come off? Well in that case I'll be watching "Desperate Housewives" too. Rumba Rue ** **

Well I call it both, garb and costume. It's whatever comes out of my mouth first. Rumba Rue **Another smooth escape designed as a dramatic exit**

Two questions: It seems to have lots of parts, how easy is it to play? How much does it cost? Rumba Rue ** **

Best bet, get a new buckle, remove the old one and toss it away. Use the screw type rivet thingys so you can put any kind of buckle on you want. Rumba Rue ** **

i think it were a joke set on by some one i knew way back and i think he told me that to make me stop wearing bells.... they really anoyed him. Me, I'd wear the dang bells just to annoy on purpose! Well gosh, I'd also tell him that the dress he's wearin' doesn't do much for his complexion either! Rumba Rue ** **

Yea that pirate flag is really heavy. Rumba Rue ** **

Men and their toys...... Personally I'd like to mount a swivel gun to my balcony railing....damn those twits who must play their friggin' music loud in their cars at 11:30 at night! Rumba Rue ** sleep deprived.... **

I've been doing faires for many a year in my lifetime so far and have never heard the prostitue stuff. I've worn bells occasionally for the fun of it and the nice tinkling noise from them. As for animal tails, geez I think some gals just enjoy the fun of it too. I will continue to look at these things as a fun thing the wearer wants to do and not some stupid conotation like the wearing of those rubber colored bracelets the young girls do in school that are suppose to mean something else. Geez people think of the most negative stuff when it comes to clothing and accessories. Rumba Rue **I don't need accessories, I can flirt just fine without them**

Gee, I wanna look like those pirate women! ---NOT! Well on the other hand, my cats would think they'd be great play toys too. Too pricey, but well done. I too use to paint those little friggin' figures when I use to be a gamer (in a galaxy long ago). Rumba Rue **Two wrongs are only the beginning**

Probably good for those back east events, but out here in the west, arrgggghhh- too hot. Besides, I couldn't possibly wear something made from a horse's hide, tail etc. - that's sacrilige to me! I use to own and show horses in my younger years. Rumba Rue ** **

Ooooooh, nice gooodies! Rumba Rue ** **

Shiver me timbers! I went into Yardage Town yesterday and came across material that I was hoping for to find for years! Black brocade! It's absolutely beautiful....at 12.00 a yard....arrrggghhh! But I mentioned it to my partner and he said, "Let's go get you some, how many yards do you want?" Uh I was floored (dang I'd buy the whole bolt if I could!), and told him nicely I didn't want him racking up more charges on his credit card. But I do plan on getting enough to make my version of a women's pirate coat that is more to the "period" of the time of pirates. I've been looking in all my costume books to get a good idea of what I want. I think I've got it by george! BTW- I am putting together another frock coat without even reading the directions anymore. Doing a damn good job of it too! This coat I will probably be selling. Price not determined yet as I have a line of people wanting it without even seeing it! *Note: I'm glad I can be of service for where to find things I found. Good luck with all your sewing projects! Rumba Rue ** ** P.S. Went back to the yardage store today (1/29) and they had a sale on everything. Ended up buying the whole dang bolt of that black brocade. Well there was only 5 1/2 yards on it, but that's plenty for me!

Yah what she said! You go Iron Bess! Huzzah! I hang onto every word, breath, and writing you do! LOL! Rumba Rue ** **

Thank you all. As for doing one exactly like it, no. I checked through all my costume books, all my sources on-line and my suspicions were confirmed. The cut resembles a 19th Century women's hunting coat - but even those had a back split. So trying to make this design work as a 17th Century outfit isn't going to work very well in my book. However, it gives me further ideas on how to do it better and be more in line with the time of piracy. Check out the site that Red Maria found "Dress like a pirate", you will see a good example of a well done pirate coat for women. My only complaint with it is it's kind of 'fluffy' in the back skirting, which doesn't really appeal to me. But that's just me, it might work for others though. Thank you all again, you made my day! Rumba Rue ** **

Before looking at the pics, read this: The brocade I ordered wasn't the same, so I ended up replacing what was already there with the new. I added correct length arms with proper cuffs. I also lined the arms as it will help shirts with long sleeves slide in better. I also added a nice touch of brocade around the edge of the skirting along with some antique looking trim to set it off. I slit the back skirting to look more like a coat than a women's 19th Century hunting frock, and added a nice touch of 'belting' for interest. All in all I sunk about another hundred dollars into the thing. I'm very pleased with the new results. I'm also including the EBay seller of the brocade incase anyone here wants to buy some -it's $10.99 a yard, but with a $15.00 shipping and handling sock-it-to-you charge, and the guy sells only 1 yard pieces. Arrggghhhh! I am also including the site where I purchased the fine cloak clasps. The gal was absolutely wonderful when I talked to her on the phone. She explained that if I had wanted clasps in goldtone, I'd have to pay extra bucks for a batch to be done. So I settled for what they already had, which turns out to be just fine. *Special note: I have Scoliosis (curved spine) so I have a shoulder and hip that is higher than the other, so it looks like I'm slumped to one side, but I am standing up straight, even though material may not be straight. So here's the before and after pics: Before After Where to buy brocade: Fabric Where to buy cloak clasps: Clasps If anyone has questions about this garmet, PM me please. I won't answer questions of the problems with it on line. Thanks. Rumba Rue **Cecile B. DeMille wannabe**

Aye thank you my dear Roger for your kind words. But this not be the forum for such. It should be in the Plunder section (and PRP site too),or Rabble Rousing or even Beyond Piracy. Now back to our topic at hand, STANDARDS. Rumba Rue **Basking in smiles** :)

Gee what you can do with Barbie and Ken dolls! That's just what they are! Hmmm, playing with myself sounds a lot better and cheaper. Rumba Rue ** **

I'm so glad no one can see how hard I am blushing! BTW- there's no h in my name. Rumba Rue ** **