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Rookery Down - clericalwear for women

Rookery Down - clericalwear for women

Rookery Down - clericalwear for women

Rookery Down

Clericalwear for Women

Welcome to Rookery Down; our collection is designed to bring you style and comfort.

Your vocation should not limit your wardrobe choices.

Rookery Down works hard to be an ethical company.

We make all our patterns, kits and garments in the UK and believe in a fair wage.

The way we work aims to leave zero waste and our packaging, if not recycled is recyclable.

Find out more about us.

Rookery Down - clericalwear for women

At Rookery Down, we create Clericalwear for YOU -
our designs are no longer a uniform, but still appropriate, respectful and symbolic of your calling. We believe in clean, simple design and easy, practical styling

Clerical Styling

We understand that you need choices;

choose YOUR style and make it YOUR way

Watch this space for new design drops...

It’s rough outside today so it’s a screen day here on Rookery Down . No flying for the Reverend Mabel but is she really helping? Hmm 🤔 not sure she is but she has approved the Southam Shirt and is pecking me to get on with the pattern… #clergysewing #clericalwearforwomen #dressmakingpattern #womeninministry

It’s rough outside today so it’s a screen day here on Rookery Down . No flying for the Reverend Mabel but is she really helping? Hmm 🤔 not sure she is but she has approved the Southam Shirt and is pecking me to get on with the pattern… #clergysewing #clericalwearforwomen #dressmakingpattern #womeninministry

oh my goodness ! Meet the newest rookerydown follower! (Courtesy of the very talented and lovely @bettybibfolk)
Say hello to the Rev Mabel Merryweather who will be popping up in future posts in the role of cheerleader, commentator, advisor and style guru!

oh my goodness ! Meet the newest rookerydown follower! (Courtesy of the very talented and lovely @bettybibfolk)
Say hello to the Rev Mabel Merryweather who will be popping up in future posts in the role of cheerleader, commentator, advisor and style guru!

Delighted to see the BRIGGS Blouse made up so beautifully by @revlozsews in Navy satin fabric from @stitcherylewes . Looking good Rev ! #womeninministry #clericalwearforwomen #

Delighted to see the BRIGGS Blouse made up so beautifully by @revlozsews in Navy satin fabric from @stitcherylewes . Looking good Rev ! #womeninministry #clericalwearforwomen #

Just a reminder that our FREE shipping week ends on Monday! Buy 2 patterns, use code SEPTTREAT and we’ll pay the shipping ! Good eh? #womeninministry #dressmakingpatterns #clericalwearforwomen #freeshipping✈️✈️ #endssoon

Just a reminder that our FREE shipping week ends on Monday! Buy 2 patterns, use code SEPTTREAT and we’ll pay the shipping ! Good eh? #womeninministry #dressmakingpatterns #clericalwearforwomen #freeshipping✈️✈️ #endssoon

FREE shipping week has started well ! Anymore for anymore? Buy two patterns - we’ll cover the shipping - use code SEPTTREAT. #womeninministry #clergysewing #clericalwearforwomen #dressmakingpatterns

FREE shipping week has started well ! Anymore for anymore? Buy two patterns - we’ll cover the shipping - use code SEPTTREAT. #womeninministry #clergysewing #clericalwearforwomen #dressmakingpatterns

It’s September treat time! Free Shipping Week. Buy the BRIGGS blouse pattern and the ANSON tunic pattern together and we’ll give you free shipping. Each pattern comes with a 15% off voucher for the-stitchery. Go to www.rookerydown.co.uk and use code SEPTTREAT Offer is valid until Monday 8th September 2025 #dressmakingpatterns #clercialwearforwomen #freeshipping #discountvoucher #oneweekonly

It’s September treat time! Free Shipping Week. Buy the BRIGGS blouse pattern and the ANSON tunic pattern together and we’ll give you free shipping. Each pattern comes with a 15% off voucher for the-stitchery. Go to www.rookerydown.co.uk and use code SEPTTREAT Offer is valid until Monday 8th September 2025 #dressmakingpatterns #clercialwearforwomen #freeshipping #discountvoucher #oneweekonly

So excited ! It’s an actual packing factory here on the cutting table this morning! Blink and you’ll miss it but the Anson Tunic pattern was released yesterday and these are the first orders going out . #womeninministry #sewing #sewingvicars #sewingpatterns #independentbusiness #womenhelpingwomen

So excited ! It’s an actual packing factory here on the cutting table this morning! Blink and you’ll miss it but the Anson Tunic pattern was released yesterday and these are the first orders going out . #womeninministry #sewing #sewingvicars #sewingpatterns #independentbusiness #womenhelpingwomen

Woohoo the Anson Tunic paper pattern has dropped! Now available in sizes 12 to 18 and 18 to 24 from rookerydown.co.uk Every purchase includes a 15% discount for @stitcherylewes #womeninministry #paperpattern #dressmaking #independentbusinesses #womensuportingwomen

Woohoo the Anson Tunic paper pattern has dropped! Now available in sizes 12 to 18 and 18 to 24 from rookerydown.co.uk Every purchase includes a 15% discount for @stitcherylewes #womeninministry #paperpattern #dressmaking #independentbusinesses #womensuportingwomen

Another pre cut, pre- buttonholed, pre interfaced Anson Tunic kit on the cutting table . However, if you’re keen on the Anson, but prefer to cut your own - the pattern is already on the Rookery Down website on a pre- order ! Book now avoid disappointment and be first in the queue as soon as the patterns arrive back from the printers . The 25th is the best date I have at the moment.. #womeinministry #dogcollar #dressmaking pattern

Another pre cut, pre- buttonholed, pre interfaced Anson Tunic kit on the cutting table . However, if you’re keen on the Anson, but prefer to cut your own - the pattern is already on the Rookery Down website on a pre- order ! Book now avoid disappointment and be first in the queue as soon as the patterns arrive back from the printers . The 25th is the best date I have at the moment.. #womeinministry #dogcollar #dressmaking pattern

The Briggs Blouse pattern 14-16-18-20 is back from the printers YAY! Managed to get the first orders dispatched this afternoon. Both sizes are now available on the website #dressmakingpatterns #womeninministry

The Briggs Blouse pattern 14-16-18-20 is back from the printers YAY! Managed to get the first orders dispatched this afternoon. Both sizes are now available on the website #dressmakingpatterns #womeninministry

Now eagerly awaiting printers delivery - likely due in by Wednesday 23rd. Pre-order on the website now to guarantee your 14-16-18-20 size hot off the press… #guarenteeyourcopy #hotoffthepress #availablenextweek #thebriggsblouse #dressmakingpattern #sewingpattern #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #womeninministry #dogcollar #

Now eagerly awaiting printers delivery - likely due in by Wednesday 23rd. Pre-order on the website now to guarantee your 14-16-18-20 size hot off the press… #guarenteeyourcopy #hotoffthepress #availablenextweek #thebriggsblouse #dressmakingpattern #sewingpattern #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #womeninministry #dogcollar #

Not a very visually exciting set of photos, but I have spent most of today on screen working on digitising the 14-20 sizes on the BRIGGS blouse. Halfway there I reckon!! The last photo is a probably a sign that the size 16 will have to wait for today! #patterncutting #patterndrafting #womeninministry #clericalwearforwomen #neighbourscat

Not a very visually exciting set of photos, but I have spent most of today on screen working on digitising the 14-20 sizes on the BRIGGS blouse. Halfway there I reckon!! The last photo is a probably a sign that the size 16 will have to wait for today! #patterncutting #patterndrafting #womeninministry #clericalwearforwomen #neighbourscat

Working on the size 16 BRIGGS toile this morning. Just the sleeves to fit. Some minor adjustments made and transferred to the pattern . #clericalwearforwomen #womeninministry #womeninbusiness #patterncutting #toile #patterndrafting #sewingintheheat

Working on the size 16 BRIGGS toile this morning. Just the sleeves to fit. Some minor adjustments made and transferred to the pattern . #clericalwearforwomen #womeninministry #womeninbusiness #patterncutting #toile #patterndrafting #sewingintheheat

Oh my goodness! We’re SOOO excited! The BRIGGS blouse pattern is officially available NOW from our website (with a discount code for @stitcherylewes too!
#clericalwearforwomen #womensupportingwomen #womeninministry #dressmakingpatterns #sewing #dogcollar

Oh my goodness! We’re SOOO excited! The BRIGGS blouse pattern is officially available NOW from our website (with a discount code for @stitcherylewes too!
#clericalwearforwomen #womensupportingwomen #womeninministry #dressmakingpatterns #sewing #dogcollar

Here’s a sneak peek of the BRIGGS blouse pattern! The 8-10-12-14 size is printed - just waiting on the instructions now - they’re due at some point next week . If you want to reserve your copy on a preorder, it is already on the rookerydown site ( the 14-16-18-20 size is in progress and we will make it available as soon as we are ready - we are working as fast as we can .) Don’t forget that each pattern currently comes with a 15% discount code for @stitcherylewes you’re welcome ☺️
#dressmakingpatterns #clericalcollar #blouse #femaleministers #clergywomen #clergysewing #clericalwearforwomen #independentbusinesses

Here’s a sneak peek of the BRIGGS blouse pattern! The 8-10-12-14 size is printed - just waiting on the instructions now - they’re due at some point next week . If you want to reserve your copy on a preorder, it is already on the rookerydown site ( the 14-16-18-20 size is in progress and we will make it available as soon as we are ready - we are working as fast as we can .) Don’t forget that each pattern currently comes with a 15% discount code for @stitcherylewes you’re welcome ☺️
#dressmakingpatterns #clericalcollar #blouse #femaleministers #clergywomen #clergysewing #clericalwearforwomen #independentbusinesses

So, we did a thing… the Briggs Blouse will be launched as a paper PATTERN rather than a pre-cut kit. Hurray!!

We have just sent the first sizes to print, so as soon as the instruction booklet comes back from the printers, the 8-10-12-14 pattern will be available. Then we’ll follow up pronto with the 14-16-18-20 option… watch this space as they say

PS: we’re planning a discount voucher for our sister company @stitcherylewes (fabric and haberdashery) to be included with every pattern

#patterns #sewing #sewingpatterns #dressmaking #clericalwearforwomen #womenministers #womensupportingwomen #clergysewing #independentbusiness

So, we did a thing… the Briggs Blouse will be launched as a paper PATTERN rather than a pre-cut kit. Hurray!!

We have just sent the first sizes to print, so as soon as the instruction booklet comes back from the printers, the 8-10-12-14 pattern will be available. Then we’ll follow up pronto with the 14-16-18-20 option… watch this space as they say

PS: we’re planning a discount voucher for our sister company @stitcherylewes (fabric and haberdashery) to be included with every pattern

#patterns #sewing #sewingpatterns #dressmaking #clericalwearforwomen #womenministers #womensupportingwomen #clergysewing #independentbusiness

Very scrappy photo - will obvs take some better ones soon…
But soooo excited to say that these toiles made up perfectly*and the size 12 fits the 12 dummy perfectly.
* just the buttonhole positions to adjust.
Instructions are written but the layout needs finessing and paginating
Diagrams need finishing and inserting into the instructions
Just a few things to do but then we’ll launch the BRIGGS Blouse in 8-10-12-14 and get to work on the 14-16-18-20
Plan to include a discount voucher for @stitcherylewes for fabric and haberdashery good eh?

#clericalwearforwomen #womenministers #clericalcollar #briggs #paperpattern #independentbusiness

Very scrappy photo - will obvs take some better ones soon…
But soooo excited to say that these toiles made up perfectly*and the size 12 fits the 12 dummy perfectly.
* just the buttonhole positions to adjust.
Instructions are written but the layout needs finessing and paginating
Diagrams need finishing and inserting into the instructions
Just a few things to do but then we’ll launch the BRIGGS Blouse in 8-10-12-14 and get to work on the 14-16-18-20
Plan to include a discount voucher for @stitcherylewes for fabric and haberdashery good eh?

#clericalwearforwomen #womenministers #clericalcollar #briggs #paperpattern #independentbusiness

It may have been radio-silence from us this last month but boy have we been busy behind the scenes! We’ve been working hard on the BRIGGS blouse and have decided to launch it in a paper pattern format. This morning and tomorrow we are toiling the first sizes that will be available soon as an 8-10-12-14 option to check the final fit. Then we’ll work on the next sizes… that’s the plan anyway

It may have been radio-silence from us this last month but boy have we been busy behind the scenes! We’ve been working hard on the BRIGGS blouse and have decided to launch it in a paper pattern format. This morning and tomorrow we are toiling the first sizes that will be available soon as an 8-10-12-14 option to check the final fit. Then we’ll work on the next sizes… that’s the plan anyway

Working on a Size 24 BRIGGS Blouse to fit test today. Here’s the optional back ties; even if you don’t use them to cinch in your waist, they add a little bit of interest.. Clerical shirts don’t have to be ‘boring’ !
#clericalwearforwomen #womenhelpingwomen #womeninbusiness #womeninministry #fit #fittest #independentlabel

Working on a Size 24 BRIGGS Blouse to fit test today. Here’s the optional back ties; even if you don’t use them to cinch in your waist, they add a little bit of interest.. Clerical shirts don’t have to be ‘boring’ !
#clericalwearforwomen #womenhelpingwomen #womeninbusiness #womeninministry #fit #fittest #independentlabel

We’re in the process of fit-testing the BRIGGS blouse. We’re not about to rush this stage but the mid May target date to launch this next Rookery Down style is looking fairly realistic. We’ll start at size 8. If you’re interested in this kit ( it will cost less than the ANSON as there are less pieces) do let me know what size you’d be interested in… #clericalwearforwomen #sewingkits #womenministers

We’re in the process of fit-testing the BRIGGS blouse. We’re not about to rush this stage but the mid May target date to launch this next Rookery Down style is looking fairly realistic. We’ll start at size 8. If you’re interested in this kit ( it will cost less than the ANSON as there are less pieces) do let me know what size you’d be interested in… #clericalwearforwomen #sewingkits #womenministers

View from RookeryDown this morning #blessed

View from RookeryDown this morning #blessed

Spotlight on the equipment I have used this morning drafting the first pattern for the Briggs Blouse. Shameless plug alert: most of these tools are available from @stitcherylewes ! My beloved patternmaster though, is 40 years old now and still the most important thing I use. The Briggs is planned to be simple and straightforward with only 6 pattern pieces . DW we’ll still pre-cut, pre-interface and pre-buttonhole the kit. And in breaking news we’re planning on including sizes 8 and 10 . Swipe to photo 3 to see my incredible view as I work this morning - Rookery Hill has an awesome outlook; uplifting for the soul! #clericalwearforwomen #patterncutting #patterndrafting #dressmaking #roomwithaview

Spotlight on the equipment I have used this morning drafting the first pattern for the Briggs Blouse. Shameless plug alert: most of these tools are available from @stitcherylewes ! My beloved patternmaster though, is 40 years old now and still the most important thing I use. The Briggs is planned to be simple and straightforward with only 6 pattern pieces . DW we’ll still pre-cut, pre-interface and pre-buttonhole the kit. And in breaking news we’re planning on including sizes 8 and 10 . Swipe to photo 3 to see my incredible view as I work this morning - Rookery Hill has an awesome outlook; uplifting for the soul! #clericalwearforwomen #patterncutting #patterndrafting #dressmaking #roomwithaview

It’s a cutting and prepping factory here today! Another Navy Floral is on the table this afternoon - this Anson Tunic kit also going abroad- Wales this time - is this your order we’re working on today? #wales❤️ #anson #cotton #roseandhubble #clericalfashion #clericalwearforwomen #womensupportingwomen #womenministers #independentbuisness

It’s a cutting and prepping factory here today! Another Navy Floral is on the table this afternoon - this Anson Tunic kit also going abroad- Wales this time - is this your order we’re working on today? #wales❤️ #anson #cotton #roseandhubble #clericalfashion #clericalwearforwomen #womensupportingwomen #womenministers #independentbuisness

Cutting a Navy Edelweiss Anson Tunic kit this morning ready to be taken out to Canada later this year . We only ship to the UK at the moment but this isn’t going to stop this kit travelling abroad! How exciting eh? #clericalfashion #clericalwearforwomen #floral #anson #cotton #roseandhubblefabrics #canada🇨🇦

Cutting a Navy Edelweiss Anson Tunic kit this morning ready to be taken out to Canada later this year . We only ship to the UK at the moment but this isn’t going to stop this kit travelling abroad! How exciting eh? #clericalfashion #clericalwearforwomen #floral #anson #cotton #roseandhubblefabrics #canada🇨🇦

So chuffed to have the @revlozsews make up our Anson Tunic - doesn’t she look great in it ? This is the Blue Garden print-a fab Rose and Hubble 100% cotton poplin. Princess seaming gives the tunic a good shape and allows you to reshape if necessary. Not obvious here, but needs mentioning- it has POCKETS! YAY!
#clergywear #clergywomen #clergysewing #clericalwearforwomen #print #cotton #roseandhubble #tunic #pockets #princessseams #sewing #sewingkit #independentbusiness #womensupportingwomen

So chuffed to have the @revlozsews make up our Anson Tunic - doesn’t she look great in it ? This is the Blue Garden print-a fab Rose and Hubble 100% cotton poplin. Princess seaming gives the tunic a good shape and allows you to reshape if necessary. Not obvious here, but needs mentioning- it has POCKETS! YAY!
#clergywear #clergywomen #clergysewing #clericalwearforwomen #print #cotton #roseandhubble #tunic #pockets #princessseams #sewing #sewingkit #independentbusiness #womensupportingwomen

Button plackets: did you know that our kits arrive ready-buttonholed? We cut out all fabric pieces, interface where appropriate and pre-sew and cut the buttonholes on the placket piece which forms the hidden button fly. Simples! #buttonholes #buttonfly #makeityourself #kit #sewing #clericalwearforwomen #cotton

Button plackets: did you know that our kits arrive ready-buttonholed? We cut out all fabric pieces, interface where appropriate and pre-sew and cut the buttonholes on the placket piece which forms the hidden button fly. Simples! #buttonholes #buttonfly #makeityourself #kit #sewing #clericalwearforwomen #cotton

Saturday morning: 3 kits finished,boxed and dispatched on their way to Revs in Scotland,Norfolk and East Sussex Then this is next on the cutting table : a steel grey paisley/foliage print from Rose and Hubble of course bound for East Sussex again - could it be yours? We mark the pattern pieces on the wrong side mainly because it’s easier to see. I always pin at the notches so that I don’t accidentally whizz past them in a mad cutting moment… #patterncutting #fabric #roseandhubble #print #paisley #grey #cuttoorder #makeityourself #kit #womeninministry #clericalwearforwomen

Saturday morning: 3 kits finished,boxed and dispatched on their way to Revs in Scotland,Norfolk and East Sussex Then this is next on the cutting table : a steel grey paisley/foliage print from Rose and Hubble of course bound for East Sussex again - could it be yours? We mark the pattern pieces on the wrong side mainly because it’s easier to see. I always pin at the notches so that I don’t accidentally whizz past them in a mad cutting moment… #patterncutting #fabric #roseandhubble #print #paisley #grey #cuttoorder #makeityourself #kit #womeninministry #clericalwearforwomen

This morning I have been stitching buttonholes on plackets to form the button flies for the Anson Tunic kit orders currently in work. Can you spot yours? Did you know that Rookery Down kits come pre-cut out, ( so you don’t have to ), pre-interfaced, (so you don’t have to) and pre-buttonholed (so you don’t have to)? Unpack the box and you’re ready to sew - we supply thread, instructions and fabric scraps for stitch testing and gorgeous shell buttons. Yes they’re hidden but it’s the quality details that count #clericalwearforwomen #womenclergy #womeninministry #cotton #print #roseandhubble #buttons #shell #buttonhole #ansontunic #kit #makeyourown #sewing #stitch #sewingproject #dressmaking #independentbusiness #forwomenbywomen

This morning I have been stitching buttonholes on plackets to form the button flies for the Anson Tunic kit orders currently in work. Can you spot yours? Did you know that Rookery Down kits come pre-cut out, ( so you don’t have to ), pre-interfaced, (so you don’t have to) and pre-buttonholed (so you don’t have to)? Unpack the box and you’re ready to sew - we supply thread, instructions and fabric scraps for stitch testing and gorgeous shell buttons. Yes they’re hidden but it’s the quality details that count #clericalwearforwomen #womenclergy #womeninministry #cotton #print #roseandhubble #buttons #shell #buttonhole #ansontunic #kit #makeyourown #sewing #stitch #sewingproject #dressmaking #independentbusiness #forwomenbywomen

Look what’s on the cutting table this morning, in my new studio next door to @stitcherylewes @riversidelewes . It’s a kit for the Anson Tunic in Sage Flock . This Rose and Hubble print is proving very popular with the Reverends #sheep #flock #printed #cotton #naturalfibres #roseandhubble #makeyourown #sewing #sewingproject #clericalwearforwomen #independentbusinesses #lewes #sussex

Look what’s on the cutting table this morning, in my new studio next door to @stitcherylewes @riversidelewes . It’s a kit for the Anson Tunic in Sage Flock . This Rose and Hubble print is proving very popular with the Reverends #sheep #flock #printed #cotton #naturalfibres #roseandhubble #makeyourown #sewing #sewingproject #clericalwearforwomen #independentbusinesses #lewes #sussex

So we had a little focus group today - here’s some of the attendees having a trying on session. Thanks everyone for a ton of thoughts and opinions- we’re buzzing with ideas and excitement for future directions. We’re going to have a sift though all your info and make some decisions. I’m going for a lie down now! #focusgroup #feedback #fabric #styling #pockets #ansontunic #floralprints #roseandhubble #cotton #clericalwearforwomen #femaleminister #independentbusiness #femaleentrepreneur

So we had a little focus group today - here’s some of the attendees having a trying on session. Thanks everyone for a ton of thoughts and opinions- we’re buzzing with ideas and excitement for future directions. We’re going to have a sift though all your info and make some decisions. I’m going for a lie down now! #focusgroup #feedback #fabric #styling #pockets #ansontunic #floralprints #roseandhubble #cotton #clericalwearforwomen #femaleminister #independentbusiness #femaleentrepreneur

Samples ready and pressed for Friday’s Focus Group. Shout out to any of you (ordained and female) who can make a 10:15 start in Lewes on March 7th - there are still places - we just need your thoughts and opinions and in return you’ll get a FREE kit worth £55 for one of these beauties. Have a look at www.rookerydown.co.uk to see what we do #clericalwearforwomen #dogcollar #ansontunic #cotton #printedfabric

Samples ready and pressed for Friday’s Focus Group. Shout out to any of you (ordained and female) who can make a 10:15 start in Lewes on March 7th - there are still places - we just need your thoughts and opinions and in return you’ll get a FREE kit worth £55 for one of these beauties. Have a look at www.rookerydown.co.uk to see what we do #clericalwearforwomen #dogcollar #ansontunic #cotton #printedfabric

Look what’s on the cutting table this afternoon. Adding plain Black any day soon … WTS . We are just making up a sample to test the slubbed , linen-look cotton that we have selected. Photo coming soon…

Look what’s on the cutting table this afternoon. Adding plain Black any day soon … WTS . We are just making up a sample to test the slubbed , linen-look cotton that we have selected. Photo coming soon…

This is the Navy Mustard print for the Anson Tunic - it’s so tiny and delicate it almost doesn’t look like flowers. This is classic Rose and Hubble in 100% cotton poplin. If you would like a chance to see these first samples up close and personal and can get to Lewes on March 7th for our focus group, D M me - there’s a free kit worth £55 in it for you #clericalwearforwomen #cotton #roseandhubble #focusgroup #customerfeedback #independentbusiness

This is the Navy Mustard print for the Anson Tunic - it’s so tiny and delicate it almost doesn’t look like flowers. This is classic Rose and Hubble in 100% cotton poplin. If you would like a chance to see these first samples up close and personal and can get to Lewes on March 7th for our focus group, D M me - there’s a free kit worth £55 in it for you #clericalwearforwomen #cotton #roseandhubble #focusgroup #customerfeedback #independentbusiness

Working on 2 more samples today ready for our Focus Group in March . These printed Rose and Hubble cottons are a joy to stitch and give such a professional finish #clericalwearforwomen #womeninministry #cotton #printedfabric #independentbusiness

Working on 2 more samples today ready for our Focus Group in March . These printed Rose and Hubble cottons are a joy to stitch and give such a professional finish #clericalwearforwomen #womeninministry #cotton #printedfabric #independentbusiness

Here’s another sample finished for our Focus Group meeting . If you’re ordained and you can get to Lewes on March 7 th AND you would like a free Anson Tunic kit please DM me . We’re open to feedback and we want to meet you! #femaleclergy #clericalwearforwomen #femaleminister #roseandhubble #naturalfibres #cotton #madetoorder #makeyourown #independentbusiness

Here’s another sample finished for our Focus Group meeting . If you’re ordained and you can get to Lewes on March 7 th AND you would like a free Anson Tunic kit please DM me . We’re open to feedback and we want to meet you! #femaleclergy #clericalwearforwomen #femaleminister #roseandhubble #naturalfibres #cotton #madetoorder #makeyourown #independentbusiness

Very excited to say that our Website is now live ! Hurray! We have launched with just one garment…for now. The Anson Tunic is available in Make-Your-Own kit format as well as Made-to-Order. There’s a choice of ten fabrics and seven sizes… #clericalwearforwomen #cotton #roseandhubble #prints #12to24 #kits #madetoorder #womeninministry #independentbusiness

Very excited to say that our Website is now live ! Hurray! We have launched with just one garment…for now. The Anson Tunic is available in Make-Your-Own kit format as well as Made-to-Order. There’s a choice of ten fabrics and seven sizes… #clericalwearforwomen #cotton #roseandhubble #prints #12to24 #kits #madetoorder #womeninministry #independentbusiness

Here’s the back view of the Anson Tunic in our Blue Garden printed cotton poplin. If you look closely, you can see the generous centre back vent which gives extra room to stretch and move without making the hem width wider. The hem is curved so the tunic has an attractive shape. There are pockets in the side seams; of course there are ! #clericalwearforwomen #ordainedwomen #womeninministry #tunic #cotton #roseandhubble #comfortable #practical #madetoorder #makeyourownkit #madeintheuk #independentbusiness

Here’s the back view of the Anson Tunic in our Blue Garden printed cotton poplin. If you look closely, you can see the generous centre back vent which gives extra room to stretch and move without making the hem width wider. The hem is curved so the tunic has an attractive shape. There are pockets in the side seams; of course there are ! #clericalwearforwomen #ordainedwomen #womeninministry #tunic #cotton #roseandhubble #comfortable #practical #madetoorder #makeyourownkit #madeintheuk #independentbusiness

Sleeve detail - had a little photo session yesterday #facedhem #shaped #sleeve #clericalwearforwomen #launchsoon

Sleeve detail - had a little photo session yesterday #facedhem #shaped #sleeve #clericalwearforwomen #launchsoon

Prepping samples to make up for a focus group and photographing them for the website launch #cotton #roseandhubble #stepbystep #kit #womenswear #buttonholes

Prepping samples to make up for a focus group and photographing them for the website launch #cotton #roseandhubble #stepbystep #kit #womenswear #buttonholes

Prepping photography samples for the launch . No pins used here- patterns are cut using card masters and weights . Watch this space for website coming very soon ! #fabriccutting #cottonpoplin #roseandhubble #sewing #kit #clerical #womeninministry #independentbusiness #startupclothingbrand

Prepping photography samples for the launch . No pins used here- patterns are cut using card masters and weights . Watch this space for website coming very soon ! #fabriccutting #cottonpoplin #roseandhubble #sewing #kit #clerical #womeninministry #independentbusiness #startupclothingbrand

Buttonholes! Something you’ll never have to worry about with Rookery Down. Hooray! Our beautiful shell buttons will always be hidden under a button fly - it’s one of those little details that will simplify the make and that we hope you’ll love… #shellbuttons #buttonplacket #buttonfly #hiddenbuttons #ansontunic #roseandhubblefabrics #cotton #naturalfibres #makeyourown #madetoorder

Buttonholes! Something you’ll never have to worry about with Rookery Down. Hooray! Our beautiful shell buttons will always be hidden under a button fly - it’s one of those little details that will simplify the make and that we hope you’ll love… #shellbuttons #buttonplacket #buttonfly #hiddenbuttons #ansontunic #roseandhubblefabrics #cotton #naturalfibres #makeyourown #madetoorder

Finally, I can reveal our ten launch fabrics. Hurray! They’re all 100% cotton from Rose and Hubble. The weight is lovely, the quality is very good for wearing and washing again and again .. Swiipe to see the ‘behind the scenes picture behind the picture’ in our sister company next door @stitcherylewes . Final touches being made to the website (watch this space) and style number one and then we’ll be ready in the NewYear 🤞#fabric #priint #roseandhubble #kits #sewityourself #madetoorder #wonenswear

Finally, I can reveal our ten launch fabrics. Hurray! They’re all 100% cotton from Rose and Hubble. The weight is lovely, the quality is very good for wearing and washing again and again .. Swiipe to see the ‘behind the scenes picture behind the picture’ in our sister company next door @stitcherylewes . Final touches being made to the website (watch this space) and style number one and then we’ll be ready in the NewYear 🤞#fabric #priint #roseandhubble #kits #sewityourself #madetoorder #wonenswear

This may be classed as helping and looking cute but it’s just distracting me from my Anson Tunic diagram drawing… kit deadline is approaching, fabrics delivered today, very exciting then we’re ready to launch in the New Year ! #cotton #poplin #stepbystep #instructions #kits #madetoorder

This may be classed as helping and looking cute but it’s just distracting me from my Anson Tunic diagram drawing… kit deadline is approaching, fabrics delivered today, very exciting then we’re ready to launch in the New Year ! #cotton #poplin #stepbystep #instructions #kits #madetoorder

Today I am drafting off another card master pattern . I have learnt to only do one a day. Even though I have a great 1 m high cutting table which does help a lot, my shoulders start complaining after a couple of hours and then the accuracy slips. This first garment has seven sizes and each size has 12 pieces - it’s a lot of prep…

Today I am drafting off another card master pattern . I have learnt to only do one a day. Even though I have a great 1 m high cutting table which does help a lot, my shoulders start complaining after a couple of hours and then the accuracy slips. This first garment has seven sizes and each size has 12 pieces - it’s a lot of prep…

Had a little photo shoot recently prior to this garment being delivered to the very first customer. The Anson is actually going to be worn . She loved it so much she took the original sample and commissioned 3 others . #theanson #rookerydown #womensclergywear

Had a little photo shoot recently prior to this garment being delivered to the very first customer. The Anson is actually going to be worn . She loved it so much she took the original sample and commissioned 3 others . #theanson #rookerydown #womensclergywear

Garment no 2 is on the cutting table. So excited !The Clarke Overshirt has begun its journey. Meanwhile, The Anson Tunic pattern is on its way back from the grader and sized samples are being booked for production before they get to the factory….its happening!

Garment no 2 is on the cutting table. So excited !The Clarke Overshirt has begun its journey. Meanwhile, The Anson Tunic pattern is on its way back from the grader and sized samples are being booked for production before they get to the factory….its happening!

Look what’s on my cutting table - The Anson Tunic in Navy Edelweiss from Rose and Hubble. This is the first pre- production sample for photography- sooo exciting #roseandhubble #cotton #theansontunic

Look what’s on my cutting table - The Anson Tunic in Navy Edelweiss from Rose and Hubble. This is the first pre- production sample for photography- sooo exciting #roseandhubble #cotton #theansontunic

Looking at Rose and Hubble cotton poplin prints for a suitable first fabric for the Anson Tunic? Who likes which best ? #cotton #roseandhubble #print #womeswear #lookingforaukfactory

Looking at Rose and Hubble cotton poplin prints for a suitable first fabric for the Anson Tunic? Who likes which best ? #cotton #roseandhubble #print #womeswear #lookingforaukfactory

Toile making on the Anson Tunic. Button fly detail with Princess seaming. Pattern slotting together well at this stage… was… #toile #calico #patterndesign #buttonfly #princessseams #doubleyoke

Toile making on the Anson Tunic. Button fly detail with Princess seaming. Pattern slotting together well at this stage… was… #toile #calico #patterndesign #buttonfly #princessseams #doubleyoke

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