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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 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 garments are no longer a uniform, but still appropriate, respectful and symbolic of your calling. We believe in clean, simple designs and easy, practical styling,

Clerical Styling

We understand that you need choices; choose YOUR style from a range of seven sizes and ten printed, cotton fabrics.

Watch this space for new design drops...

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

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