well your bustle idea sounds grate. the details you gave, gave me an idea of what it looks like... when you have a chance, try to poast a pic of your bustle. ill try to poast a pic of mine, i have the pic on film but i havent goten it developed. here is a pic i got off of Gathering of Nations.
http://209.61.156.185/images/wallpaper/menNORtrad.jpg
it has some grate looking bustles on it. there is a doubble row bustle on there.
looking forward to seeing a pic of your bustle,
Eutrinka